Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Go Back to List 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.

Technology used in this occupation:
	Electronic mail software

Tasks
	Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
	Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.
	Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
	Control or operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial or consumer products.
	Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.
	Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks or malfunctions, shutting equipment down if necessary.
	Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.
	Test product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities or send them to laboratories for testing.
	Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
	Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.

Skills
	Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
	Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
	Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
	Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
	Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
	Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
	Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
	Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
	Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
	Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Knowledge
	Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
	Chemistry - Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal m
	Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
	Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
	English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
	Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
	Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
	Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
	Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
	Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide $54,941.00 $26.41  $17.18  $19.33 - $31.19  Bridgeport/Stamford $57,765.00 $27.77  $18.34  $20.08 - $31.90  Danbury $65,112.00 $31.31  $21.92  $24.54 - $40.31  Hartford $51,637.00 $24.82  $17.27  $18.30 - $28.99  New Haven $53,326.00 $25.64  $17.49  $19.93 - $29.88  New London/Norwich $49,011.00 $23.56  $15.47  $15.47 - $29.78

Occupation Outlook ( 2016 - 2026 ) Average Annual Job Openings:   67   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, and the number of annual openings will offer somewhat limited job opportunities.

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