Bulk plant operator vs plant operator

The differences between bulk plant operators and plant operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a plant operator has an average salary of $42,697, which is higher than the $38,791 average annual salary of a bulk plant operator.

The top three skills for a bulk plant operator include math, CDL and pallets. The most important skills for a plant operator are plant equipment, plant operations, and preventative maintenance.

Bulk plant operator vs plant operator overview

	Bulk Plant Operator	Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$38,791	$42,697
Hourly rate	$18.65	$20.53
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	39,147	43,388
Job satisfaction	2	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	44	47
Years of experience	-	12

Bulk plant operator vs plant operator salary

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

	Bulk Plant Operator	Plant Operator
Average salary	$38,791	$42,697
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $51,000	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 bulk plant operator and plant operator education

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

	Bulk Plant Operator	Plant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 52%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	-	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Bulk plant operator vs plant operator demographics

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

	Bulk Plant Operator	Plant Operator
Average age	44	47
Gender ratio	Male, 96.6% Female, 3.4%	Male, 93.5% Female, 6.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 27.2% Asian, 3.5% White, 56.1% 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	7%	5%

Differences between bulk plant operator and plant operator duties and responsibilities

Bulk plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Work with dispatch with inventory and order what is needed.
Perform HSE safety stand downs as necessary and adhere to company standards.
Participate or lead safety meetings, hazard hunts and ensures JSA's are follow
Hold safety meeting, review JSA, rig up equipment and perform job safely and successfully.
Confer with customers or supervising personnel in order to address questions, problems and request for service or equipment.

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.

Bulk plant operator vs plant operator skills

Common bulk plant operator skills

Math, 20%
CDL, 9%
Pallets, 7%
Troubleshoot Equipment, 6%
Rail Cars, 6%
Bulk Trucks, 6%

Common plant operator skills

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