Chemical Plant and System Operators

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    The primary function of the refinery material handler will be to perform the sampling, monitor and load/unload incoming trucks and railcars, monitor tank levels, and perform transfers of material within the tank farm, daily. This position reports to...

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What Chemical plant and system operators Do

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.


Chemical plant and system operator Salaries

  • 2020 employment: 29,500
  • May 2021 median annual wage: $70,200

Job Outlook for Chemical plant and system operators

Projected employment change, 2020-30:

  • Number of new jobs: -100
  • Growth rate: 0 percent (Little or no change)

How to Become a Chemical plant or system operator

Education and training:

  • Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Work experience in a related occupation: None
  • Typical on-the-job training: Moderate-term on-the-job training

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