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What is a chemical plant operator supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a chemical plant operator supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $27.84 an hour? That's $57,906 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow -15% and produce -6,500 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreChemical Plant Operator SupervisorUS Average
Salary
4.5

Avg. Salary $57,906

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate -15%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.9
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.81%

Asian 4.31%

Black or African American 9.17%

Hispanic or Latino 21.19%

Unknown 4.75%

White 59.78%

Gender

female 9.30%

male 90.70%

Age - 47
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 47
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
4.9

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
5.4

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Chemical plant operator supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a chemical plant operator supervisor

  1. Explore chemical plant operator supervisor education requirements

    Most common chemical plant operator supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    68.6 %

    High School Diploma

    17.1 %

    Associate

    14.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific chemical plant operator supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Plumbing26.31%
    HVAC20.76%
    OSHA12.32%
    Facility Maintenance11.57%
    Construction Projects9.05%
  3. Complete relevant chemical plant operator supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New chemical plant operators supervisor learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a chemical plant operator supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real chemical plant operator supervisor resumes.
  4. Research chemical plant operator supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
    • Maintain``12"CEMS analyzers and emission systems.
    • Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
    • Produce FDG in FDA and cGMP control environment.
  5. Apply for chemical plant operator supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a chemical plant operator supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average chemical plant operator supervisor salary

The average chemical plant operator supervisor salary in the United States is $57,906 per year or $28 per hour. Chemical plant operator supervisor salaries range between $41,000 and $80,000 per year.

Average chemical plant operator supervisor salary
$57,906 Yearly
$27.84 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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