Chemical Plant and System Operators

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.

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