ISCO Unit Group 3133 Chemical Processing Plant Controllers

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Chemical Processing Plant Controllers: Chemical processing plant controllers operate and monitor chemical plants and related multi-function process control machinery, and adjust and maintain processing units and equipment which distil, filter, separate, heat or refine chemicals.

Tasks include -

(a) operating electronic or computerized control panels from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for several processing units;

(b) adjusting equipment, valves, pumps, controls and process equipment;

(c) controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw materials and processing agents such as catalysts and filtering media into plant;

(d) controlling process start-up and shut-down, troubleshooting and monitoring outside process equipment;

(e) verifying equipment for malfunctions, carrying out routine operating tests and arranging for maintenance;

(f) analysing sample products, performing tests, recording data and writing production logs.

Examples of the occupations classified here:

- Chemical filtering and separating equipment operator

- Chemical heat treating plant operator

- Chemical process technician

- Chemical still and reactor operator

Some related occupations classified elsewhere:

- Petroleum and natural gas refining plant operator- 3134

- Chemical products plant and machine operator- 8131


Occupations

Occupation Title
C3133.1 ISCO Occupation Group 3133.1 Chemical Processing Plant Controller

Higher Level