Fill plant operator vs distillation operator

The differences between fill plant operators and distillation operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 4-6 years to become both a fill plant operator and a distillation operator. Additionally, a fill plant operator has an average salary of $40,027, which is higher than the $39,855 average annual salary of a distillation operator.

The top three skills for a fill plant operator include OSHA, FDA and safety standards. The most important skills for a distillation operator are distillation, hazardous waste, and process equipment.

Fill plant operator vs distillation operator overview

	Fill Plant Operator	Distillation Operator
Yearly salary	$40,027	$39,855
Hourly rate	$19.24	$19.16
Growth rate	-7%	7%
Number of jobs	38,865	30,452
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 26%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	6	6

Fill plant operator vs distillation operator salary

Fill plant operators and distillation operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Fill Plant Operator	Distillation Operator
Average salary	$40,027	$39,855
Salary range	Between $30,000 And $53,000	Between $26,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
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Differences between fill plant operator and distillation operator education

There are a few differences between a fill plant operator and a distillation operator in terms of educational background:

	Fill Plant Operator	Distillation Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 26%
Most common major	Business	Graphic Design
Most common college	Stanford University	SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Fill plant operator vs distillation operator demographics

Here are the differences between fill plant operators' and distillation operators' demographics:

	Fill Plant Operator	Distillation Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 96.3% Female, 3.7%	Male, 93.2% Female, 6.8%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% Asian, 5.0% White, 66.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 9.6% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 4.3% White, 59.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
LGBT Percentage	11%	11%

Differences between fill plant operator and distillation operator duties and responsibilities

Fill plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Train and complete FDA paper work.
Fill oxygen bottles and argon bottles.
Fill out daily package control records, as well as all FDA require paperwork.
Inspect and fill all high pressure and cryogenic cylinders including oxygen, nitrogen, argon, helium and carbon dioxide.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork

Distillation operator example responsibilities.

Help lead the rehabilitation of an idle distillation tower and bring it back to a fully functional operation.
Operate a cold gas distillation column converting waste gas into usable material by separating materials and reacting with caustic.
Conduct routine operating inspections of the unit, troubleshoot operational problems and respond to area emergencies or to changing operational situations.
Perform Lockout/tagout procedures to ensure ADM and contractors safety.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Fill plant operator vs distillation operator skills

Common fill plant operator skills

OSHA, 59%
FDA, 15%
Safety Standards, 12%
DOT, 6%
Medical Oxygen, 3%
Argon, 3%

Common distillation operator skills

Distillation, 63%
Hazardous Waste, 11%
Process Equipment, 7%
GC, 4%
RAN, 4%
PLC, 4%

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