Filtration operator vs plant operator

The differences between filtration operators and plant 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 a plant operator. Additionally, a plant operator has an average salary of $42,697, 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 a plant operator are plant equipment, plant operations, and preventative maintenance.

Filtration operator vs plant operator overview

	Filtration Operator	Plant Operator
Yearly salary	$38,567	$42,697
Hourly rate	$18.54	$20.53
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	31,749	43,388
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	12	12

Filtration operator vs plant operator salary

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

	Filtration Operator	Plant Operator
Average salary	$38,567	$42,697
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	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 filtration operator and plant operator education

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

	Filtration Operator	Plant Operator
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Filtration operator vs plant operator demographics

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

	Filtration Operator	Plant Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 94.5% Female, 5.5%	Male, 93.5% Female, 6.5%
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, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.7% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.5%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between filtration operator and plant 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.

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.

Filtration operator vs plant operator skills

Common filtration operator skills

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

Common plant operator skills

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