Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders
Code: 51-9011.00
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£58,040
Range: £37,440 - £92,250
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
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.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Chemical Operator (Chemical Tech)
Chemical Process Operator
Chemical Reactor Operator
Chlorination Operator
Multiskill Operator
Outside Operator
Process Equipment Operator
Process Operator
Spray Dry Operator
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.
- Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.
- Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Electronic mail software
IBM Notes
Microsoft Outlook
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
reading work related information
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Math and Science
chemistry
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
Verbal
listen and understand what people say
read and understand what is written
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
change when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving
Hand and Finger Use
hold or move items with your hands
keep your arm or hand steady
Visual Understanding
quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Stress Tolerance
Cautiousness
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Self-Control
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders is £58,040. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £37,440, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £92,250 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders include: IBM Notes, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders
Search AllChemical Process Operator
CV-Library
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Permanent
Chemical Process Operator (Weekday Nights)
CV-Library
Standish
Permanent
Chemical Process Operator (Weekend Days)
CV-Library
Standish
Permanent
Chemical Process Operator – Batch & Packaging
Arkema
piemonte
Permanent
Chemical Process Operator - Batch & Packaging
Arkema
piemonte
Permanent
Multiskill Operator
Proman
exeter
Permanent
Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£37,440
Median Annual (Average):
£58,040
90th Percentile (Senior):
£92,250
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Occupational Terms
#realistic interests
#product
#chemical reactions
#production equipment
#production
#control
#ingredient
#safety procedures