O*NET-SOC 51-8091.00

Chemical Plant and System Operators

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g4.1207/2015
Operation and Control2.B.3.h4.007/2015
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.6207/2015
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.6207/2015
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.507/2015
Active Listening2.A.1.b3.3807/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.7507/2015
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7507/2015
Selective Attention1.A.1.g.13.7507/2015
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6207/2015
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6207/2015
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.33.6207/2015

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions.Core10207/2015
Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.Core10207/2015
Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.Core10207/2015
Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields.Core10207/2015
Inspect operating units, such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency.Core10307/2015

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.2711/2023
Conventional5.2311/2023
Investigative3.2611/2023
Enterprising1.6711/2023
Social1.3211/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.