Overview

Plant Operator Training from World Education

Our plant operator training program is 100% online and instructor-led to provide students with a convenient and affordable way to learn the skills they need to begin or advance their careers in one of the most in-demand fields in the world today.

Plant operator training from World Education offers students the technical skills they need to begin or advance their careers in the field of chemical plant operations.

When compared to many other careers, chemical plant operators enjoy a number of benefits including above-average pay, job stability and mobility. With more and more countries becoming increasingly industrialized, the demand for qualified, entry-level chemical plant operators is on the rise.

Chemical plant operators typically begin their careers in entry-level positions and quickly move up through the ranks - often to senior management positions. With a large percentage of the current chemical plant workforce reaching retirement age, there is a critical shortage of qualified entry-level plant operators to take their places.

Our chemical plant operator training program requires little or no knowledge of plant operations, math, physics and chemistry, as these skills are taught in great detail over the course of the training.

Plant operator responsibilities typically include the following:

• Consider personnel safety as the primary objective and ensure production processes are operating safely
• Continually monitor instrumentation and the operation of equipment
• Monitor and adjust system process variables such as flows, temperatures and pressures within acceptable ranges
• Detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations
• Analyze operational trends and take necessary actions
• Use standard operating procedures to start/stop and modify production equipment
• Maintain communication with other operators, maintenance and plant management

Benefits of becoming a chemical plant operator:

• Higher than average starting pay. Depending upon industry and location, generally entry-level chemical plant operators make $13.00 to $20.00 per hour. After a few years of experience, the pay range is typically between $18.00/hr. to $30.00/hr.
• Stable employment. Chemical plant operators are rarely laid off.
• Employment portability. Virtually every region of the United States has some chemical manufacturing facilities.
• Above average career advancement potential. Many entry-level chemical workers ultimately advance into supervisory and management positions.
• Better benefits. Generally chemical plants offer above-average benefits to their workers.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be proficient in the following skills:

• Operate a chemical plant with safety as the prime consideration
• Monitor instrumentation and operate a broad range of common chemical plant equipment
• Make adjustments to keep system process variables such as flows, temperatures and pressures within acceptable ranges
• Detect potential and actual problems and take corrective action to prevent the interruption of system operations
• Analyze operational trends and take corrective actions
• Use standard operating procedures to start/stop production equipment
• Maintain communication with other operators, maintenance and the management

Prepare today for a brighter tomorrow with plant operator training from World Education. Click the Registration button to get started learning today!

Languages

English

Course Access Time

All of our programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Most programs allow you 180 days after you register to complete them. If you need more time, extensions are available.

Instructor

Dr. John Galiotos, Ph.D., is the instructor for this program. He has extensive experience as professor and chair for the process technology department at one of the largest community colleges in the country.

Prerequisites/Audience

To enroll in this program, you should have basic keyboarding and computer skills and be comfortable navigating the Internet and using e-mail. You should have a high school diploma or the equivalent.

This program is for you if youre seeking entry-level employment in chemical plants.

Requirements

To take this program, youll need the following items:

• Computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, or Windows 95/98
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Access to the Internet (a high-speed connection is recommended)

No textbooks are required for this program. Youre encouraged to print the on-screen program material for your reference. Its a good idea to go through the printed material prior to job interviews.