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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

SOC 51-9011.00

Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

3.9

Operation and Control

3.9

Monitoring

3.8

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Active Listening

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.4

Judgment and Decision Making

3.4

Speaking

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

4.5

Chemistry

4.4

Mechanical

4.1

Computers and Electronics

3.7

English Language

3.7

Mathematics

3.5

Public Safety and Security

3.5

Law and Government

3.3

Key Tasks

1Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.

2Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.

3Control or operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial or consumer products.

4Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.

5Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.

Also Known As

Acetone Recovery Worker Acetylene Plant Operator Acid Bleacher Acid Cleaner Acid Concentrator Acid Condenser Acid Extractor Acid Maker Acid Operator Acid Patroller