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Chemical process

A chemical process operator's work consists of the daily operation of facilities for producing and processing, for example, chemicals and gas.

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Tasks for a chemical process operator can include:

Safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production units and processes following instructions and procedures
Work with chemicals of different hazard levels and aggregate states
Dealing with low and high temperatures and pressures, as well as large dimension equipment
Monitoring processes and using technical flowcharts
Troubleshooting and preparing process equipment for maintenance and carrying out preventive maintenance
Using digital tools

What kind of person are we looking for?

An operator in the chemical process industry needs to understand contexts and the big picture whilst cooperating well with others. You'll need to be a confident communicator and be able to use your senses (smell, hearing, seeing, touch) to detect undesirable situations. You will be expected to solve acute problems quickly, efficiently, and safely.