Chlorine cells operator vs plant operator

The differences between chlorine cells 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 chlorine cells operator, becoming a plant operator takes usually requires 6-12 months. Additionally, a chlorine cells operator has an average salary of $102,786, which is higher than the $42,697 average annual salary of a plant operator.

The top three skills for a chlorine cells operator include rail cars, and . The most important skills for a plant operator are plant equipment, plant operations, and preventative maintenance.

Chlorine cells operator vs plant operator overview

	Chlorine Cells Operator	Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$102,786	$42,697
Hourly rate	$49.42	$20.53
Growth rate	-	-7%
Number of jobs	27,383	43,388
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	42	47
Years of experience	6	12

Chlorine cells operator vs plant operator salary

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

	Chlorine Cells Operator	Plant Operator
Average salary	$102,786	$42,697
Salary range	Between $73,000 And $143,000	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 chlorine cells operator and plant operator education

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

	Chlorine Cells Operator	Plant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Mathematics	Business
Most common college	-	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Chlorine cells operator vs plant operator demographics

Here are the differences between chlorine cells operators' and plant operators' demographics:

	Chlorine Cells Operator	Plant Operator
Average age	42	47
Gender ratio	Male, 92.9% Female, 7.1%	Male, 93.5% Female, 6.5%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 9.3% Unknown, 4.8% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% Asian, 1.1% White, 74.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	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	8%	5%

Differences between chlorine cells operator and plant operator duties and responsibilities

Chlorine cells operator example responsibilities.

Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
Employ precision GPS equipment to record topographical data; draw topographical and isometric maps of alldata record.
Lead compression shift of twenty-one operators and supporting staff in daily operations of manufacturing generic prescription medications in a GMP setting.
Operate balers to compress recyclable materials into bundles or bales.

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.

Chlorine cells operator vs plant operator skills

Common chlorine cells operator skills

Rail Cars, 100%

Common plant operator skills

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

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