Chemical Plant and System Operators

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

Tasks Include:

Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields.
Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions.
Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.
Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.
Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: O*NET™; US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Projections Quick View:

Virginia: No Data

National: -0.8%

Education

High School Diploma

Job Zone:

Two: Some Preparation Needed

Income Range:

Highest ($50,000 and up)

Median Earnings:

National

$80,030.00

State

$35,070.00

Regional

Chemical Plant and System Operators

Description

Career Cluster:

Manufacturing

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Education

Required Level of Education

High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED) = 61.53%
Bachelor's Degree = 36.27%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production) = 0.97%
Some College Courses = 0.51%
Master's Degree = 0.30%
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree) = 0.21%
Doctoral Degree = 0.21%

Related Work Experience

Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years = 24.20%
None = 17.94%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 15.82%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 13.27%
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years = 12.77%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 12.16%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 1.79%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 1.11%
Up to and including 1 month = 0.74%
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years = 0.21%

On-Site or In-Plant Training

Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 50.91%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 13.56%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 12.77%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 12.66%
None = 5.48%
Up to and including 1 month = 3.36%
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 1.25%

On-the-Job Training

Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months = 32.06%
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year = 25.02%
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months = 14.67%
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years = 13.40%
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years = 12.16%
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month = 1.67%
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years = 1.02%

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields.
Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions.
Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings.
Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.
Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.
Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
Start pumps to wash and rinse reactor vessels, to exhaust gases or vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, or perfume to towers, or to add products to converter or blending vessels.
Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks or troughs are not in danger of overflowing.
Notify maintenance, stationary engineering, or other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions or to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.
Inspect operating units, such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency.
Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums, or neutralizer tanks.
Repair or replace damaged equipment.

Supplemental Tasks Include:

Direct workers engaged in operating machinery that regulates the flow of materials and products.
Calculate material requirements or yields according to formulas.
Gauge tank levels, using calibrated rods.
Defrost frozen valves, using steam hoses.
Supervise the cleaning of towers, strainers, or spray tips.

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Tools and Technology

Tools Include:

Hydraulic accumulators (Accumulators)
Processing tanks (Agitator tanks)
Air conditioners (Air conditioning systems)
Fans (Axial flow fans)
Barometers
Belt conveyors
Chemical tanks (Blending vessels)
Water tube boiler (Boilers)
Pressure sensors (Bourdon tubes)
Bucket conveyors (Bucket elevators)
Logging instruments for water wells (Calibrated rods)
Capacitance meters (Capacitance probes)
Centrifugal compressors
Fans (Centrifugal fans)
Centrifugal pumps
Chain conveyors
Chemical tanks (Chemical reactor vessels)
Collection tanks (Collectors)
Low voltage alternating and direct current AC DC panelboards (Control boards)
Chemical tanks (Converter vessels)
Conveyor feeders
Evaporative coolers (Cooling towers)
Desktop computers
Surface thermometers (Digital surface thermometers)
Cathode ray tube CRT monitors (Display screens)
Distillation pipings or columns or fittings (Distillation columns)
Packaged water treatment systems (Effluent treatment systems)
Fire extinguishers
Chemical absorption gas analyzers (Gas analyzers)
Heating or drying equipment or accessories (Heating vessels)
Processing tanks (Hoppers)
Humidifiers
Air dryers (Industrial dryers)
Fans (Industrial fans)
Flowmeters (Industrial liquid flowmeters)
Manometers
Processing tanks (Mixing tanks)
Processing tanks (Neutralizer tanks)
Low voltage alternating and direct current AC DC panelboards (Panel lights)
Low voltage alternating and direct current AC DC panelboards (Panelboards)
Hazardous material protective apparel (Personal protective equipment)
Positive displacement pumps
Pressure sensors (Pressure gauges)
Radiation detectors (Radiographic detecting instruments)
Reciprocating compressors
Reciprocating pumps
Calorimeters (Recording calorimeters)
Refrigerated tanks (Refrigeration systems)
Rotary pumps
Conveyor screw (Screw conveyors)
Silencer sections (Silencers)
Storage tanks (Soap-spray storage tanks)
Special hoses (Steam hoses)
Steam engines (Steam turbines)
Storage tanks (Storage drums)
Tension testers (Tensometers)
Thermocouple probes (Thermocouple temperature probes)
Thermocouples
Viscosimeters (Viscometers)
Wet scrubbers

Technologies Include:

Industrial control software

Alarm management system software
Distributed control systems DCS software
Interlock shutdown systems

Network security or virtual private network VPN management software

Coordinated incident management system CIMS software

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Special Requirements

Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed.

Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.

Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Knowledge

%	Subject	Description
67.50	Production and Processing	Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
67.25	Chemistry	Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
65.50	Mechanical	Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
62.75	English Language	Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
58.50	Public Safety and Security	Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
52.00	Customer and Personal Service	Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Skills

%	Subject	Description
78.00	Operations Monitoring	Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
75.00	Operation and Control	Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
65.50	Monitoring	Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
65.50	Quality Control Analysis	Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
62.50	Critical Thinking	Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
59.50	Active Listening	Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
56.25	Reading Comprehension	Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
56.25	Active Learning	Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
56.25	Judgment and Decision Making	Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
56.25	Complex Problem Solving	Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
56.25	Time Management	Managing one's own time and the time of others.
53.00	Speaking	Talking to others to convey information effectively.
50.00	Writing	Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Abilities

%	Subject	Description
68.75	Problem Sensitivity	The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
68.75	Selective Attention	The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
68.75	Near Vision	The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
65.50	Oral Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
65.50	Oral Comprehension	The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
65.50	Deductive Reasoning	The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
62.50	Perceptual Speed	The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
62.50	Information Ordering	The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
62.50	Far Vision	The ability to see details at a distance.
62.50	Control Precision	The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
59.50	Hearing Sensitivity	The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
59.50	Arm-Hand Steadiness	The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
56.25	Written Comprehension	The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
56.25	Auditory Attention	The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
56.25	Reaction Time	The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
53.00	Written Expression	The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
53.00	Inductive Reasoning	The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
53.00	Flexibility of Closure	The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
53.00	Speech Recognition	The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
53.00	Manual Dexterity	The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
53.00	Speech Clarity	The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
53.00	Visual Color Discrimination	The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
50.00	Finger Dexterity	The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
50.00	Category Flexibility	The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Work Activities

%	Subject	Description
90.50	Getting Information	Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
88.75	Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
84.00	Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
79.75	Controlling Machines and Processes	Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
76.00	Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
76.00	Training and Teaching Others	Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
71.00	Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
70.75	Making Decisions and Solving Problems	Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
67.75	Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
65.00	Working with Computers	Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
64.50	Documenting/Recording Information	Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
64.50	Performing General Physical Activities	Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
63.00	Handling and Moving Objects	Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
54.25	Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
53.75	Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
53.00	Processing Information	Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
52.25	Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
52.00	Analyzing Data or Information	Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
49.75	Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
49.50	Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Work Styles

%	Subject	Description
88.75	Dependability	Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
82.75	Attention to Detail	Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
82.25	Integrity	Job requires being honest and ethical.
75.75	Stress Tolerance	Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
67.50	Analytical Thinking	Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
66.75	Cooperation	Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
66.50	Initiative	Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
65.75	Independence	Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
65.25	Concern for Others	Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
65.00	Self-Control	Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
61.75	Persistence	Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
61.00	Achievement/Effort	Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
58.00	Leadership	Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
56.00	Social Orientation	Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Work Values

%	Subject	Description
77.83	Support	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
61.17	Working Conditions	Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
55.50	Independence	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
50.00	Relationships	Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Work Context

%	Subject	Description
99.80	Face-to-Face Discussions	How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
99.60	Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets	How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
98.80	Exposed to Hazardous Conditions	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?
97.00	Exposed to Contaminants	How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
96.00	Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable	How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?
95.20	Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in non-controlled environmental conditions (e.g., warehouse without heat)?
93.20	Frequency of Decision Making	How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
91.80	Telephone	How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
90.80	Indoors, Environmentally Controlled	How often does this job require working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions?
90.80	Outdoors, Exposed to Weather	How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
89.40	Responsible for Others' Health and Safety	How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
89.20	Importance of Being Exact or Accurate	How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
88.20	Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment	How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)
87.20	Contact With Others	How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
84.00	Freedom to Make Decisions	How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
83.40	Outdoors, Under Cover	How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (e.g., structure with roof but no walls)?
82.60	Consequence of Error	How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
82.20	Time Pressure	How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?
82.00	Work With Work Group or Team	How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
81.40	Very Hot or Cold Temperatures	How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
80.80	Importance of Repeating Same Tasks	How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
79.20	Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results	What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
78.00	Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls	How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?
76.40	Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings	How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
76.20	Coordinate or Lead Others	How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
74.00	Exposed to High Places	How often does this job require exposure to high places?
73.00	Exposed to Hazardous Equipment	How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?
72.80	Degree of Automation	How automated is the job?
71.80	Responsibility for Outcomes and Results	How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?
71.40	Structured versus Unstructured Work	To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
71.00	Physical Proximity	To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks in close physical proximity to other people?
70.80	Electronic Mail	How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
67.80	Letters and Memos	How often does the job require written letters and memos?
66.80	Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions	How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?
66.00	Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting	How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?
65.60	Spend Time Standing	How much does this job require standing?
64.80	Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection	How much does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?
62.40	Spend Time Walking and Running	How much does this job require walking and running?
59.80	Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions	How much does this job require making repetitive motions?
58.60	In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment	How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
55.40	Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People	How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
54.00	Spend Time Sitting	How much does this job require sitting?
54.00	Level of Competition	To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed

Overall Experience
- Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Job Training
- Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
Examples
- These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include orderlies, counter and rental clerks, customer service representatives, security guards, upholsterers, tellers, and dental laboratory technicians.
Education
- These occupations usually require a high school diploma.

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Earnings Benefits*

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
United States	$47,650.00	$80,030.00	$99,960.00
Virginia	$30,190.00	$35,070.00	$37,130.00

Region	Entry Level	Median	Experienced
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* Earnings Calculations:

Regional Earnings:
   Entry = Annual mean of the lower 1/3 wage distribution;
   Experienced = Annual mean of the upper 2/3 wage distribution.

National and State Earnings:
   Entry = Annual 10th percentile wage;
   Experienced = Annual 75th percentile wage.

The data sources for the information displayed here include: US Department of Labor (BLS); Virginia Workforce Connection. (Using onet291)

Chemical Plant and System Operators

Employment Projections

USA: 2023-2033

Virginia: 2022-2032

Regions: 2020-2030

	Current	Projected	% Change
United States	18,400	18,200	-0.8%
Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

Region	Current*	Projected	% Change
Alexandria/Arlington	No Data	No Data	No Data
Bay Consortium	No Data	No Data	No Data
Capital Region Workforce Partnership	No Data	No Data	No Data
Central VA/Region2000	No Data	No Data	No Data
Crater Area	No Data	No Data	No Data
Greater Peninsula	No Data	No Data	No Data
Hampton Roads	No Data	No Data	No Data
New River/Mt. Rogers	No Data	No Data	No Data
Northern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
Piedmont Workforce	No Data	No Data	No Data
Shenandoah Valley	No Data	No Data	No Data
South Central	No Data	No Data	No Data
Southwestern Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data
West Piedmont	No Data	No Data	No Data
Western Virginia	No Data	No Data	No Data

* - Estimated

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

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Proficiency Ratings

These proficiencies are scored on a scale from 1 to 5 with 1 being not
important to the job and 5 being extremely important to the job.

Proficiency	Rating
Getting Information	4.5
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings	4.5
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.5
Controlling Machines and Processes	4.0
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.0
Training and Teaching Others	4.0
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.0
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.0
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	3.5
Working with Computers	3.5
Documenting/Recording Information	3.5
Performing General Physical Activities	3.5
Handling and Moving Objects	3.5
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	3.0
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	3.0
Processing Information	3.0
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment	3.0
Analyzing Data or Information	3.0
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	3.0
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information	3.0
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	3.0
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People	2.5
Developing and Building Teams	2.5
Coaching and Developing Others	2.5
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment	2.5
Performing Administrative Activities	2.5
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	2.5
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates	2.5
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others	2.5
Monitoring and Controlling Resources	2.0
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others	2.0
Assisting and Caring for Others	2.0
Scheduling Work and Activities	2.0
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment	2.0
Thinking Creatively	1.5
Developing Objectives and Strategies	1.5
Selling or Influencing Others	1.5
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment	1.5
Communicating with People Outside the Organization	1.5
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public	1.5
Staffing Organizational Units	1.5

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Titles

Ammonia Still Operator
Badger Distiller Operator
Checker
Chemical Operator
Chemical Plant Operations Technician
Chemical Technician
Chemical Treatment Plant Technician
Chief Operator
Continuous Operator
Control Room Operator
Denitrator
Furnace Process Plant Operator
Hydrogenation Operator
Naphtha Washing System Operator
Nitric Acid Plant Operator
Nitrogen Operator
Operations Technician
Operator
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machine Operator
Pharmaceutical Operator
Pressure Controller
Process Development Associate
Process Development Technician
Process Operator
Process Technician
Switchboard Operator
Tower Operator
Utility Operator
Warehouse Technician
Wash Operator

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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Related Schools

Mountain Empire Community College

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