Blending plant operator vs plant operator

The differences between blending plant operators and plant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a blending plant operator, becoming a plant operator takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a plant operator has an average salary of $42,697, which is higher than the $41,080 average annual salary of a blending plant operator.

The top three skills for a blending plant operator include DOT, OSHA and . The most important skills for a plant operator are plant equipment, plant operations, and preventative maintenance.

Blending plant operator vs plant operator overview

	Blending Plant Operator	Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$41,080	$42,697
Hourly rate	$19.75	$20.53
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	38,851	43,388
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	12

Blending plant operator vs plant operator salary

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

	Blending Plant Operator	Plant Operator
Average salary	$41,080	$42,697
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $54,000	Between $32,000 And $56,000
Highest paying City	-	Sacramento, CA
Highest paying state	-	Idaho
Best paying company	-	NW Natural
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between blending plant operator and plant operator education

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

	Blending Plant Operator	Plant Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 33%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Stanford University	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Blending plant operator vs plant operator demographics

Here are the differences between blending plant operators' and plant operators' demographics:

	Blending Plant Operator	Plant Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 93.8% Female, 6.3%	Male, 93.5% Female, 6.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.1% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 14.3% Asian, 4.1% White, 69.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%
LGBT Percentage	11%	5%

Differences between blending plant operator and plant operator duties and responsibilities

Blending plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
Operate tools, including hoists, saws and drills.

Plant operator example responsibilities.

Manage and operate the DCS system or control board.
Manage and perform preventive maintenance, electrical repairs, millwright work, and MSHA safety functions.
Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Used basic math skills to calculate the weight of the ammonia by the price it are per ton.
Operate compressors, scrubbers, pipeline, pumps, coolers, and evaporators to liquefy or compress gas.
Maintain and repair all equipment involve in plant processes to keep within OSHA safety standards and EPA environmental codes.

Blending plant operator vs plant operator skills

Common blending plant operator skills

DOT, 56%
OSHA, 44%

Common plant operator skills

Plant Equipment, 7%
Plant Operations, 6%
Preventative Maintenance, 5%
Boilers, 5%
Minor Maintenance, 4%
Ladders, 4%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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