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What is a senior process operator and how to become one
Avg. Salary $37,847
Avg. Salary $59,228
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.69%
Asian 4.36%
Black or African American 11.16%
Hispanic or Latino 20.17%
Unknown 4.04%
White 59.56%
Genderfemale 35.25%
male 64.75%
Age - 47American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%
Asian 7.00%
Black or African American 14.00%
Hispanic or Latino 19.00%
White 57.00%
Genderfemale 47.00%
male 53.00%
Age - 47Stress level is high
7.1 - high
Complexity level is challenging
7 - challenging
Work life balance is poor
6.4 - fair
Senior process operator career paths
Key steps to become a senior process operator
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Start to develop specific senior process operator skills
Skills Percentages Hand Tools 11.88% Safety Standards 10.79% GMP 10.41% CIP 9.56% Production Equipment 5.97% Complete relevant senior process operator training and internships
Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior process operators learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior process operator based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior process operator resumes.Research senior process operator duties and responsibilities
- Manage distillation process to determine product specification compliance, and prepare unit for shutdown or turnaround process.
- Follow strict GMP and GLP practices.
- Move to the assembly department building electrical panels, installing electrical panels, installing various electrical devices on new centrifuges.
- Help developed and revise ISO compliant standard operating procedures for production, maintenance and safety operations.
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Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a senior process operator. The most common roles before becoming a senior process operator include process operator, machine operator team lead and packaging operator.Apply for senior process operator jobs
Now it's time to start searching for a senior process operator job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:
- Browse job boards for relevant postings
- Consult your professional network
- Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
- Watch out for job scams
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Average senior process operator salary
The average senior process operator salary in the United States is $37,847 per year or $18 per hour. Senior process operator salaries range between $29,000 and $48,000 per year.
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i am not doing job right now but i want to search about this because i have an interview
i dont know but i have an interview to give so thats why i am searching
It's not physical demanding but more of a “great amount of knowledge” required type of job. If you're passionate about it, you'll try to be the best operator you can be which is challenging. That's the fun part. Pay for decent to large scale companies range approximately $35-$43 per hour, tons of overtime available and bonuses.
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Updated January 8, 2025
