Chemical plant operator, Kaiaroturuki hanga matū
Also known as
- Energy and chemical plant operator, power generation plant operator
Chemical plant operators control the operations and machinery of a chemical plant.
Your pay could be
$25
Lower
$31 to $57
Most common
$79
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Chemical plant operators
- may work shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends
- usually work in factories and at plants and oil rigs
- may work outdoors in all weather conditions
- may work in noisy, hot and hazardous conditions involving chemicals
- need to be practical, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- control chemical plant machines and systems
- operate chemical processing machinery
- monitor gauges to keep conditions safe
- adjust controls to manage material flow
- monitor fluid levels in equipment
- inspect equipment for faults
- test samples for quality
- analyse test results
- record production data
- follow safety rules
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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You may need
- experience in similar work
- a driver licence with a forklift endorsement
- a New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Field Operations (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but NCEA Level 2 may be useful.
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