Filtration operator vs utility plant operative

The differences between filtration operators and utility plant operatives 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 utility plant operative. Additionally, a utility plant operative has an average salary of $42,253, 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 utility plant operative are plant equipment, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC.

Filtration operator vs utility plant operative overview

	Filtration Operator	Utility Plant Operative
Yearly salary	$38,567	$42,253
Hourly rate	$18.54	$20.31
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	31,749	19,159
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	Associate Degree, 41%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	12	12

Filtration operator vs utility plant operative salary

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

	Filtration Operator	Utility Plant Operative
Average salary	$38,567	$42,253
Salary range	Between $26,000 And $55,000	Between $29,000 And $59,000
Highest paying City	-	Highland, CA
Highest paying state	-	Washington
Best paying company	-	Yale University
Best paying industry	-	Energy

Differences between filtration operator and utility plant operative education

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

	Filtration Operator	Utility Plant Operative
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 46%	Associate Degree, 41%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute	Duke University

Filtration operator vs utility plant operative demographics

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

	Filtration Operator	Utility Plant Operative
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 94.5% Female, 5.5%	Male, 95.5% Female, 4.5%
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, 8.0% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 1.8% White, 70.5% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between filtration operator and utility plant operative 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.

Utility plant operative example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Conduct work in an FDA regulate environment.
Enforce and comply with operational guidelines, OSHA and EPA regulations.
Maintain compliance with state regulators, cGMP, FDA and insurance company.
Last year of employment work include 20 hour each week doing plumbing work exclusively.
Perform some plumbing repairs, minor electrical work, some carpentry, plus general maintenance at plant and offices.

Filtration operator vs utility plant operative skills

Common filtration operator skills

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

Common utility plant operative skills

Plant Equipment, 9%
Auxiliary Equipment, 7%
HVAC, 7%
Plant Operations, 6%
Control Systems, 5%
Cooling Towers, 5%

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