Chemical equipment controller vs equipment operator

The differences between chemical equipment controllers and equipment 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 chemical equipment controller, becoming an equipment operator takes usually requires 2-4 years. Additionally, a chemical equipment controller has an average salary of $80,322, which is higher than the $31,739 average annual salary of an equipment operator.

The top three skills for a chemical equipment controller include chemical equipment, financial statement preparation and payroll. The most important skills for an equipment operator are CDL, loaders, and asphalt.

Chemical equipment controller vs equipment operator overview

	Chemical Equipment Controller	Equipment Operator
Yearly salary	$80,322	$31,739
Hourly rate	$38.62	$15.26
Growth rate	17%	5%
Number of jobs	31,135	62,473
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	High School Diploma, 46%
Average age	42	45
Years of experience	6	4

Chemical equipment controller vs equipment operator salary

Chemical equipment controllers and equipment operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chemical Equipment Controller	Equipment Operator
Average salary	$80,322	$31,739
Salary range	Between $36,000 And $178,000	Between $24,000 And $40,000
Highest paying City	-	Indianapolis, IN
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	Nelsen Partners
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between chemical equipment controller and equipment operator education

There are a few differences between a chemical equipment controller and an equipment operator in terms of educational background:

	Chemical Equipment Controller	Equipment Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 51%	High School Diploma, 46%
Most common major	Accounting	Business
Most common college	-	-

Chemical equipment controller vs equipment operator demographics

Here are the differences between chemical equipment controllers' and equipment operators' demographics:

	Chemical Equipment Controller	Equipment Operator
Average age	42	45
Gender ratio	Male, 73.9% Female, 26.1%	Male, 93.0% Female, 7.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 12.9% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 15.0% Asian, 1.4% White, 65.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 7.4% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 18.9% Asian, 0.9% White, 66.6% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
LGBT Percentage	8%	2%

Differences between chemical equipment controller and equipment operator duties and responsibilities

Chemical equipment controller example responsibilities.

Manage the successful implementation of new custom invoicing system, eRam credit software, and ADP payroll system.
Tighten controls on A/R and A/P.
Develop detailed payroll database to properly analyze labor costs and reduce overtime.
Develop and execute operating procedures to optimize efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with NCAA and university regulations.
Recommend development and implementation of customize accounting software from a previous QuickBooks system.

Equipment operator example responsibilities.

Manage and cross-train subordinates in several job-relate tasks while promoting leadership.
Operate track loader, dozer, excavator, track skid loader, rubber tire loader, and haul truck as assigned.
Operate heavy equipment including loaders and rollers.
Operate bulldozers, compactors, and scrapers for residential land development
Work include backhoe operation, equipment operation, landscaping and snow removal
Operate backhoes and trench diggers.

Chemical equipment controller vs equipment operator skills

Common chemical equipment controller skills

Chemical Equipment, 39%
Financial Statement Preparation, 34%
Payroll, 27%

Common equipment operator skills

CDL, 10%
Loaders, 7%
Asphalt, 5%
Backhoe, 5%
Hand Tools, 5%
Safety Rules, 4%

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