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A chemical process operator is an employee in a chemical plant who controls and monitors production processes, operates equipment, and maintains safe and efficient manufacturing procedures for specific products, according to Delaware Technical & Community College.
Compliance
According to Delaware Technical & Community College, chemical process operators can have responsibility for regulatory compliance and preventive maintenance. They must handle chemicals according to current regulations and they maintain plant equipment. Their duties vary with the plant and specific products.
Additional Duties
Chemical process operators also help develop or edit standard operating procedures in a plant, monitor production rates, maintain quality-control charts, and train new process operators, according to Jack Ballinger, author of "Chemical Operator's Portable Handbook."
Importance of Role
A chemical process operator's role in helping a plant operate efficiently controls operating costs and maintains or boosts profitability, according to Ballinger. The operator helps prevent emissions, leaks, and unnecessary shutdowns. | 
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