chemical operator, chemical-processing

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• Hot
• Confined spaces

Work setting

• Agricultural chemical processing plant
• Petrochemical industry
• Oil refinery and petrochemical plant
• Refinery

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Start up, shut down and troubleshoot equipment
• Operate equipment from a control room or from control consoles located near the production units
• Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts
• Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
• Wear and use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment
• Start-up and shut-down systems
• Rig and hoist equipment
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Participate in emergency response planning
• Operate communication (including emergency) devices
• Monitor equipment to detect wear and damage
• Monitor machine during operation
• Monitor mobile radio or telephone
• Monitor safety area
• Monitor safety conditions
• Load and unload vessels
• Clean and maintain equipment
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
• Record information on products inspected or graded
• Adjust focus, exposure, lighting and other camera settings
• Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment
• Communicate with other workers to co-ordinate the preparation and completion of work assignments
• Analyze samples of gases and vapors

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Industrial First Aid Certificate

Experience and specialization

Analytical techniques

• Thermal analysis

Documentation knowledge

• Maintenance and repair reports

Testing equipment and methods

• Visual inspection

Equipment and machinery experience

• Reactors
• Gas detecting devices
• Air compressors

Area of work experience

• Equipment safety assessment

Type of industry experience

• Communications, electronics and control systems
• Refinery and gas plant

Area of specialization

• Start-up and testing
• Air valves
• Air cylinders and piping

Scientific specialization

• Industrial hygiene

Additional information

Security and safety

• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Team player