Filtration operator vs auxiliary operator

The differences between filtration operators and auxiliary operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 6-12 months to become both a filtration operator and an auxiliary operator. Additionally, an auxiliary operator has an average salary of $60,040, which is higher than the $38,567 average annual salary of a filtration operator.

The top three skills for a filtration operator include rig, CIP and routine maintenance. The most important skills for an auxiliary operator are control room, water chemistry, and emergency situations.

Filtration operator vs auxiliary operator overview

	Filtration Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Yearly salary	$38,567	$60,040
Hourly rate	$18.54	$28.87
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	31,749	32,777
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	12	12

Filtration operator vs auxiliary operator salary

Filtration operators and auxiliary operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Filtration Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Average salary	$38,567	$60,040
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	Between $43,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
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Differences between filtration operator and auxiliary operator education

There are a few differences between a filtration operator and an auxiliary operator in terms of educational background:

	Filtration Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Duke University

Filtration operator vs auxiliary operator demographics

Here are the differences between filtration operators' and auxiliary operators' demographics:

	Filtration Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 94.5% Female, 5.5%	Male, 91.4% Female, 8.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 7.6% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.3% Asian, 1.8% White, 71.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%	Black or African American, 7.8% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between filtration operator and auxiliary operator duties and responsibilities

Filtration operator example responsibilities.

Manage HVAC system and air handling system as far positive pressure systems and negative pressure systems.
Perform equipment validation: IQ, OQ, and PQ.
Perform titration tests to determine the ppm of certain chemicals during CIP cycles.
Complete CIP in production and filtration stations.
Test samples to determine pH and conductivity; perform daily QA on laboratory equipment.
Assemble the rig up and rig down of equipment at numerous offshore drilling rigs & platforms.

Auxiliary operator example responsibilities.

Need method to proactively manage the business improving cross-functional collaboration & KPI visibility.
Follow NAES procedures on LOTO while doing so in a safely and timely manner.
Complete on site fire school training and responsible for proper operation of plant firefighting equipment.
Supervised/Operate PLC control incinerators and demilitarization machines.
Insure that lock-out and tag-out procedures are perform safely and in compliance with APS guidelines.
Complete training as a fire brigade team member at Delgado fire school.

Filtration operator vs auxiliary operator skills

Common filtration operator skills

Rig, 58%
CIP, 33%
Routine Maintenance, 8%

Common auxiliary operator skills

Control Room, 17%
Water Chemistry, 11%
Emergency Situations, 11%
Plant Operations, 10%
Plant Equipment, 7%
Auxiliary Equipment, 6%

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Updated January 8, 2025

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