Batch plant operator vs distillation operator

The differences between batch plant operators and distillation operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a batch plant operator and a distillation operator. Additionally, a batch plant operator has an average salary of $41,126, which is higher than the $39,855 average annual salary of a distillation operator.

The top three skills for a batch plant operator include asphalt, plant equipment and front end loader. The most important skills for a distillation operator are distillation, hazardous waste, and process equipment.

Batch plant operator vs distillation operator overview

	Batch Plant Operator	Distillation Operator
Yearly salary	$41,126	$39,855
Hourly rate	$19.77	$19.16
Growth rate	-7%	7%
Number of jobs	45,697	30,452
Job satisfaction	5	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 26%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

Batch plant operator vs distillation operator salary

Batch plant operators and distillation operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Batch Plant Operator	Distillation Operator
Average salary	$41,126	$39,855
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $54,000	Between $26,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between batch plant operator and distillation operator education

There are a few differences between a batch plant operator and a distillation operator in terms of educational background:

	Batch Plant Operator	Distillation Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 26%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	Stanford University	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Batch plant operator vs distillation operator demographics

Here are the differences between batch plant operators' and distillation operators' demographics:

	Batch Plant Operator	Distillation Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 95.2% Female, 4.8%	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.9% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 20.7% Asian, 4.3% White, 59.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 4.3% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between batch plant operator and distillation operator duties and responsibilities

Batch plant operator example responsibilities.

Manage environmental team planning and maintenance response services.
Operate a loader and run the batch plant
Run equipment like loaders, manlifts, and forklifts for set and take of mobile plants.
Work in wet cast setting up products and also setting up special orders, and run over head cranes.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork
Assist in routine maintenance or repair of mining machinery.

Distillation operator example responsibilities.

Help lead the rehabilitation of an idle distillation tower and bring it back to a fully functional operation.
Operate a cold gas distillation column converting waste gas into usable material by separating materials and reacting with caustic.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
Perform Lockout/tagout procedures to ensure ADM and contractors safety.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Batch plant operator vs distillation operator skills

Common batch plant operator skills

Asphalt, 19%
Plant Equipment, 14%
Front End Loader, 13%
Plant Maintenance, 9%
Hand Tools, 7%
Production Data, 4%

Common distillation operator skills

Distillation, 63%
Hazardous Waste, 11%
Process Equipment, 7%
GC, 4%
RAN, 4%
PLC, 4%

Batch Plant Operator vs. similar jobs

Batch Plant Operator related careers

Batch Plant Operator related jobs

What similar roles do

Zippia Careers
Production and Manufacturing Industry
Batch Plant Operator
Batch Plant Operator vs Distillation Operator

Updated January 8, 2025

Browse production and manufacturing jobs