Chemical Operator

Control or operate an entire chemical process or system of machines.

• Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, and yields
• Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, and other indicators, and listen for warning signals, to verify conformity of process conditions
• Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panel boards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment
• Record operating data such as process conditions, test results, and instrument readings
• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety efficiency, and 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 and vapors, to regulate the flow of oil, steam, air, and perfume to towers, and 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 and troughs are not in danger of overflowing
• Inspect operating units such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, and driers to ensure that all are functioning, and to maintain maximum efficiency
• Engage in operating machinery that regulates the flow of materials and products
• Turn valves to regulate flow of products or byproducts through agitator tanks, storage drums, or neutralizer tanks
• Manage waste materials in accordance with BMP’s and environmental procedures
• Calculate material requirements or yields according to formulas
• Gauge tank levels, using calibrated rods
• Maintain a written log of shift activities, as required
• Climb ladders and stairways, as necessary

Chemical Plant and Systems Operator Minimum Requirement:

• 3+ years operations related experience in a plant/manufacturing environment OR
• Associates Degree in Process Technology

Process Technology Degree or Certificate is preferred.

Stand F (Frequently) 10 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Walk F (Frequently) 11-20 lbs F (Frequently)

Sit F (Frequently) 21-50 lbs O (Occasionally)

Handling / Fingering O (Occasionally) 51-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward O (Occasionally) Over 100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder O (Occasionally)
Push/Pull

Climb O (Occasionally) 12 lbs or less F (Frequently)

Crawl O (Occasionally) 13-25 lbs F (Frequently)

Squat or Kneel O (Occasionally) 26-40 lbs O (Occasionally)

Bend O (Occasionally) 41-100 lbs N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Both inside of a control room and in the field exposed to the elements.

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