Chemical Plant & System Operators
Chemical Operator, Loader Technician, Process Operator, Process Technician
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
In-Flight Refueling Specialist; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice, KC-135; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice, KC-46; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Craftsman, KC-10; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Craftsman, KC-135; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Helper; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman, KC-135; In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman, KC-46
Cannon Crewmember; Cavalry Scout; Combat Engineer; Combat Medic Specialist; Wheeled Vehicle Repairer
Cryogenics Equipment Operator
Electrolytic Oxygen Generator (Model 6L16) Operator/Mechanical Maintainer; Low Pressure Electrolyzer (LPE) Operator; Support Equipment Cryogenic Mechanic
What they do:
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
On the job, you would:
- Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions.
- Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
- Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
Engineering and Technology
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Visual Understanding
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Stress Tolerance
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Industrial control software
- Alarm management system software
- Distributed control system DCS
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
- Coordinated incident management system CIMS software
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high school diploma/GED or
bachelor's degree
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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