Chlorine cells operator vs process operator

The differences between chlorine cells operators 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 chlorine cells operator, becoming a process operator takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a chlorine cells operator has an average salary of $102,786, which is higher than the $37,996 average annual salary of a process operator.

The top three skills for a chlorine cells operator include rail cars, and . The most important skills for a process operator are safety procedures, preventative maintenance, and team-oriented environment.

Chlorine cells operator vs process operator overview

	Chlorine Cells Operator	Process Operator
Yearly salary	$102,786	$37,996
Hourly rate	$49.42	$18.27
Growth rate	-	3%
Number of jobs	27,383	83,478
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	42	46
Years of experience	6	2

Chlorine cells operator vs process operator salary

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

	Chlorine Cells Operator	Process Operator
Average salary	$102,786	$37,996
Salary range	Between $73,000 And $143,000	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 chlorine cells operator and process operator education

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

	Chlorine Cells Operator	Process Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 44%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Mathematics	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Chlorine cells operator vs process operator demographics

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

	Chlorine Cells Operator	Process Operator
Average age	42	46
Gender ratio	Male, 92.9% Female, 7.1%	Male, 70.1% Female, 29.9%
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, 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 chlorine cells operator and process 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.

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.

Chlorine cells operator vs process operator skills

Common chlorine cells operator skills

Rail Cars, 100%

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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