Hydrogen plant operator vs power operator

The differences between hydrogen plant operators and power operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. Additionally, a hydrogen plant operator has an average salary of $46,067, which is higher than the $38,263 average annual salary of a power operator.

The top three skills for a hydrogen plant operator include control systems, and . The most important skills for a power operator are pallets, control room, and electrical systems.

Hydrogen plant operator vs power operator overview

	Hydrogen Plant Operator	Power Operator
Yearly salary	$46,067	$38,263
Hourly rate	$22.15	$18.40
Growth rate	-15%	-15%
Number of jobs	34,454	39,171
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 34%
Average age	46	46
Years of experience	-	-

Hydrogen plant operator vs power operator salary

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

	Hydrogen Plant Operator	Power Operator
Average salary	$46,067	$38,263
Salary range	Between $33,000 And $63,000	Between $28,000 And $50,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between hydrogen plant operator and power operator education

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

	Hydrogen Plant Operator	Power Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 42%	High School Diploma, 34%
Most common major	General Studies	Business
Most common college	-	-

Hydrogen plant operator vs power operator demographics

Here are the differences between hydrogen plant operators' and power operators' demographics:

	Hydrogen Plant Operator	Power Operator
Average age	46	46
Gender ratio	Male, 96.7% Female, 3.3%	Male, 86.4% Female, 13.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 4.0% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.8% Asian, 1.3% White, 79.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%	Black or African American, 5.7% Unknown, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, 7.8% Asian, 1.5% White, 77.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
LGBT Percentage	5%	5%

Differences between hydrogen plant operator and power operator duties and responsibilities

Hydrogen plant operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Document maintenance, compliance to OSHA and EPA regulations, and equipment histories.
Perform API gravities on feed stock, catacarb solutions, diesel fuel and gasoline to ensure proper operation of equipment.
Play a key role in the successful facility ISO 9001 qualification and registration by writing local site work instruction procedures.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork
Perform maintenance on MSA self-contain breathing apparatus.

Power operator example responsibilities.

Manage an internal environmental information system and ensure compliance with EPA and RCRA regulations.
Operate heavy equipment, loaders, lifts, hand and power tools to complete skil tasks.
Adjust controls of water and cold feed systems, blowers and igniters to start up and shut down boilers.
Help electrical maintenance department troubleshoot motors and other electrical devices.
Identify parameters indicative of an emergency condition and initiate designated actions, execute terminal shutdown and start-up procedures upon approval.
Conduct rig movements during drilling operations.

Hydrogen plant operator vs power operator skills

Common hydrogen plant operator skills

Control Systems, 100%

Common power operator skills

Pallets, 28%
Control Room, 19%
Electrical Systems, 9%
Water Treatment, 8%
Cooling Towers, 5%
HVAC, 4%

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