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Chemical Plant and System Operators

Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.46)
  2. Copy - Data (4.46)
  3. Consult - People (4.09)
  4. Operate, drive - Things (4.00)
  5. Control, expedite things - Things (4.00)
  6. Use my intuition - Data (3.88)
  7. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.76)
  8. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.76)
  9. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  10. Follow through, get things done - People (3.75)
  11. Use my brain - Data (3.74)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.72)
  13. Listen - People (3.63)
  14. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.63)
  15. Organize, classify - Data (3.63)
  16. Communicate well, in person - People (3.63)
  17. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.62)
  18. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.53)
  19. Manipulate - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (4.12)
  2. Operation and Control (4.00)
  3. Monitoring (3.88)
  4. Quality Control Analysis (3.62)
  5. Critical Thinking (3.50)
  1. Problem Sensitivity (3.88)
  2. Selective Attention (3.75)
  3. Near Vision (3.75)
  4. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  5. Oral Expression (3.63)
  6. Information Ordering (3.63)
  7. Deductive Reasoning (3.50)
  8. Perceptual Speed (3.50)
  9. Control Precision (3.50)
  10. Far Vision (3.50)
  11. Hearing Sensitivity (3.50)
  12. Auditory Attention (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.46)
  2. Dependability (4.39)
  3. Cooperation (4.20)
  4. Initiative (3.96)
  5. Self Control (3.92)
  6. Integrity (3.92)
  7. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.83)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.80)
  9. Concern for Others (3.76)
  10. Achievement/Effort (3.75)
  11. Persistence (3.75)
  12. Analytical Thinking (3.74)
  13. Leadership (3.72)
  14. Independence (3.70)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.46)
  2. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.32)
  3. Getting Information (4.25)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.09)
  5. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.08)
  6. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.06)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.02)
  8. Performing General Physical Activities (3.91)
  9. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.85)
  10. Documenting/Recording Information (3.71)
  11. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.63)
  12. Processing Information (3.62)
  13. Analyzing Data or Information (3.53)
  14. Interacting With Computers (3.53)
  1. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (4.46)
  2. Operate Chemical Processing Equipment (4.32)
  3. Operate Power Driven Pumps (4.32)
  4. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.32)
  5. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (4.25)
  6. Confer With Engineering, Technical Or Manufacturing Personnel (4.09)
  7. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (4.06)
  8. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (4.06)
  9. Maintain Production Or Work Records (3.71)
  10. Measure, Weigh, Or Count Products Or Materials (3.62)
  11. Compute Production, Construction, Or Installation Specifications (3.62)
  12. Analyze Test Information To Determine Equipment Operating Efficiency (3.53)
  13. Test Materials Or Solutions (3.53)