Scada operator vs auxiliary operator

The differences between scada 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 scada operator and an auxiliary operator. Additionally, an auxiliary operator has an average salary of $60,040, which is higher than the $45,474 average annual salary of a scada operator.

The top three skills for a scada operator include SCADA, and . The most important skills for an auxiliary operator are control room, water chemistry, and emergency situations.

Scada operator vs auxiliary operator overview

	Scada Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Yearly salary	$45,474	$60,040
Hourly rate	$21.86	$28.87
Growth rate	-7%	-7%
Number of jobs	28,552	32,777
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	High School Diploma, 31%
Average age	47	47
Years of experience	12	12

Scada operator vs auxiliary operator salary

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

	Scada Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Average salary	$45,474	$60,040
Salary range	Between $32,000 And $64,000	Between $43,000 And $83,000
Highest paying City	-	-
Highest paying state	-	-
Best paying company	-	-
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between scada operator and auxiliary operator education

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

	Scada Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 56%	High School Diploma, 31%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	Northeastern University	Duke University

Scada operator vs auxiliary operator demographics

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

	Scada Operator	Auxiliary Operator
Average age	47	47
Gender ratio	Male, 92.0% Female, 8.0%	Male, 91.4% Female, 8.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 5.3% Unknown, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.8% Asian, 1.7% White, 77.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%	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 scada operator and auxiliary operator duties and responsibilities

Scada operator example responsibilities.

Maintain buildings HVAC / lighting automation systems and make adjustments as needed for tenant's comfort and to manage energy consumption.
Acknowledge and answer SCADA alarms by identifying priority levels and notifying appropriate personnel.
Prepare asphalt mixtures per customer requirements, load and unload tankers and monitor tanks and assist with paperwork
Conduct leak surveys along pipelines using flame-pak and CGI units.

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.

Scada operator vs auxiliary operator skills

Common scada operator skills

SCADA, 100%

Common auxiliary operator skills

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