Will “Chemical Operator” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Unknown Chance of Automation

Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?

Job Description

Calculate, measure, load, mix, and process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels and monitor production process. Perform, and keep records of, plant maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-8099.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Biofuels Processing Technicians”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Chemical Operator”

Measure and monitor raw biofuels feedstock.
Coordinate raw product sourcing or collection.
Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality.
Monitor stored biofuels products or secondary by-products until reused or transferred to users.
Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust biofuels production.
Perform routine maintenance on mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment or instruments used in the processing of biofuels.
Rebuild, repair, or replace biofuels processing equipment components.
Monitor and record flow meter performance.
Clean biofuels processing work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Operate chemical processing equipment for the production of biofuels.
Monitor and record biofuels processing data.
Process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels.
Calibrate liquid flow devices and meters including fuel, chemical, and water meters.
Calculate, measure, load, or mix refined feedstock used in biofuels production.
Monitor batch, continuous flow, or hybrid biofuels production processes.
Preprocess feedstock in preparation for physical, chemical, or biological fuel production processes.
Assess the quality of biofuels additives for reprocessing.
Inspect biofuels plant or processing equipment regularly, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
Operate equipment, such as a centrifuge, to extract biofuels products and secondary by-products or reusable fractions.

Related Technology & Tools

Flow control valves FCV
Throttle control valves TCV
Portable refractometers
Emissions monitoring systems
Reverse osmosis equipment
Water samplers
Belt filters
Sample ports
Level transmitters
Gravity convection ovens
Materials dryers
Benchtop centrifuges
Straight screwdrivers
Pneumatic conveyor systems
Mobile radios
Static mixers
Gas chromatographs GC
Titrators
Temperature sensors
Adjustable hand wrenches
Digital hydrometers
Flow transmitters
Binocular light compound microscopes
Pressure gauges
Forklifts
Phillips head screwdrivers
Crusher screens
Halogen moisture balances
Milling equipment
Infrared temperature guns
Viscosity meters
Hazardous material spill kits
Safety gloves
Mole sieves
Air monitoring equipment
High vacuum evaporation systems
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Sifting screens
Demineralizers
Fall protection harnesses
Air compressors
Belt conveyor systems
Gate butterfly valves
Reaction flasks
Wheeled front end loaders
Protective ear plugs
Heat exchangers
Stripper columns
High pressure liquid chromatograph HPLC equipment
Autotitrators
Moisture analyzers
Steam boilers
Personal computers
Pallet jacks
Glass graduated cylinders
Ball valves
Dust and particulate respirators
Agitators
Distillation columns
Chain hoists
Vacuum systems
Electric timing devices
pH probes
Cooling towers
Fermentation processing vessels
Skid steer loaders
Stop valves
Desktop computers
Methanators
Hand sampling pumps
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Emergency alarm systems

Human machine interface HMI software
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Digital control systems DCS
Inventory control software