Chief load dispatcher vs process operator

The differences between chief load dispatchers and process 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 chief load dispatcher, becoming a process operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a chief load dispatcher has an average salary of $47,359, which is higher than the $37,996 average annual salary of a process operator.

The top three skills for a chief load dispatcher include functional checks, safety procedures and . The most important skills for a process operator are safety procedures, preventative maintenance, and team-oriented environment.

Chief load dispatcher vs process operator overview

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Process Operator
Yearly salary	$47,359	$37,996
Hourly rate	$22.77	$18.27
Growth rate	-	3%
Number of jobs	17,457	83,478
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	47	46
Years of experience	6	2

Chief load dispatcher vs process operator salary

Chief load dispatchers and process operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Process Operator
Average salary	$47,359	$37,996
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $79,000	Between $29,000 And $48,000
Highest paying City	-	Grand Forks, ND
Highest paying state	-	Wyoming
Best paying company	-	BWX Technologies
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between chief load dispatcher and process operator education

There are a few differences between a chief load dispatcher and a process operator in terms of educational background:

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Process Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	Stanford University

Chief load dispatcher vs process operator demographics

Here are the differences between chief load dispatchers' and process operators' demographics:

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Process Operator
Average age	47	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%	Male, 70.1% Female, 29.9%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.1% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 4.5% White, 69.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 11.7% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 20.3% Asian, 4.5% White, 58.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	6%

Differences between chief load dispatcher and process operator duties and responsibilities

Chief load dispatcher example responsibilities.

Coordinate and manage the security operations of combat convoys moving and transporting equipment to different locations across hostile areas.
Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
Develop training curriculum, lesson plans and conduct proficiency training relative to structural, wild land and aircraft firefighting operations.

Process operator example responsibilities.

Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
Climb ladders to inspect manholes, check temps, sometimes gather samples for lab analysis.
Demonstrate ability to perform basic math (add, subtract, multiply, divide, ratios, weights & measures).
Control product temperatures and monitor gauges.
Review FHA files for completeness and compliance.
Use of ladders, stairs, heavy lifting and temperature extremes.

Chief load dispatcher vs process operator skills

Common chief load dispatcher skills

Functional Checks, 59%
Safety Procedures, 41%

Common process operator skills

Safety Procedures, 8%
Preventative Maintenance, 7%
Team-Oriented Environment, 7%
Ladders, 5%
Customer Service, 4%
Data Entry, 4%

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