Chemical Plant Operator
Chemical plant operators control the operation of chemical production equipment used in manufacturing a range of products such as drugs, textiles, ammunition, plastics, and in processing minerals.
Chemical plant operators may perform the following tasks:
- prepare and measure raw materials
- feed raw material and processing agents into plant machinery
- set controls and operate machinery
- check instruments and equipment to make sure of correct operation, and attend to any abnormal operating conditions
- take samples for testing, test products and record process data.
Specialisations:
Polymer Technologist
A polymer technologist works in the design and manufacture of products made from polymers, a group of materials made up of plastics, rubber, adhesives, resins and fibres.
Chemical plant operators are trained to handle industrial quantities of chemicals safely, efficiently and with no environmental harm. Safety training and awareness are given high priority. Required protective equipment is provided. Shift work may be required.
Personal Requirements:
- enjoy practical and manual activities
- able to work as part of a team
- able to follow written instructions
- good communication skills
- good numeracy skills
- physically fit
- mechanical aptitude
- good problem-solving and analytical skills
- aptitude for computerised work
- good hand-eye coordination.
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