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Chemical Plant & System Operators

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Job Description


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

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.

	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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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Chemical plant and system operators
Basic Chemical Manufacturing	18,440
Resin, Synthetic Rubber, and Artificial Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing	9,410
Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing	5,610
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing	3,810
Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing	2,090
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing	1,530
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills	1,070
Soap, Cleaning Compound, and Toilet Preparation Manufacturing	880
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing	800
Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers	330

Career Video

Title: "Chemical Plant and System Operators"

Duration: 01:21

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Chemical plant and system operators
Average Annual Salary	$54,010
Average Hourly Wage	$25.97
Total Employment	45,750