4987-11 Chemical Plant Operator
Controls the operation of chemical production equipment.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate III or higher qualification.
Tasks Include:
- observes and controls the operation of continuous or batch processing chemical plant using field controls and computer control systems
- determines and obtains materials and supplies
- controls the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw material and processing agents such as catalysts and filtering media into plant
- operates controls to regulate machinery, temperature, pressure and rate of flow
- takes samples and reviews quality and quantity of work undertaken
- patrols plant and inspects equipment to ensure proper operation and detect abnormalities
- issues permits for maintenance work and ensures work is performed in accordance with safety standards
- cleans and maintains equipment
- may operate equipment to generate, compress, refrigerate, liquefy and solidify gases or equipment such as furnaces, dissolving tanks and evaporators
Specialisations:
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