Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

The work

Core tasks

1. 01Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.
2. 02Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
3. 03Control or operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial or consumer products.
4. 04Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.
5. 05Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
6. 06Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
7. 07Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
8. 08Test product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities, or send them to laboratories for testing.
9. 09Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks or malfunctions, shutting equipment down, if necessary.
10. 10Open valves or start pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, or automatic feed of materials.
11. 11Read plant specifications to determine products, ingredients, or prescribed modifications of plant procedures.
12. 12Implement appropriate industrial emergency response procedures.

Capabilities

Essential skills

Employment outlook

Where the role is heading