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Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Puerto Rico

Considering working as a Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Puerto Rico? Below are the key facts. Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products. Equipment used includes devulcanizers, steam-jacketed kettles, and reactor vessels. Excludes “Chemical Plant and System Operators” (51-8091).

$37,430 Median Annual Wage (Puerto Rico)

$64,527 National Median Annual Wage

2,060 Puerto Rico Employment

Some Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Make in Puerto Rico?

For a chemical equipment operators and tenders working in Puerto Rico, wages run about $37,430 per year (or about $18.00/hour).Earnings range from $23,050 at the 10th percentile to $51,980 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$23,050	$11.08
25th percentile	$28,400	$13.66
Median (50th)	$37,430	$18.00
75th percentile	$45,720	$21.98
90th percentile	$51,980	$24.99

Salary ranges for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders in Puerto Rico

The job concentration index in Puerto Rico nationwide is 2.66, meaning that chemical equipment operators and tenders are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, chemical equipment operators and tenders earn a median of $64,527 per year ($31.02/hour), lower than the Puerto Rico median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 312,227 chemical equipment operators and tenders nationwide. In Puerto Rico alone, about 2,060 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 1,800 chemical equipment operators and tenders.

Forecasted number of jobs for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Top Puerto Rico Metros for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

The largest metro-area employers of chemical equipment operators and tenders in Puerto Rico.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	1,950	$37,620

Top States for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders Employment

View the states that employ the most chemical equipment operators and tenders work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	16,190
New Jersey	8,710
Ohio	7,980
Louisiana	7,920
California	5,830
Indiana	5,450
Pennsylvania	5,420
Michigan	4,910
New York	4,550
Tennessee	4,170
Georgia	4,070
South Carolina	3,710
Kentucky	3,580
Illinois	3,490
Massachusetts	3,200
Florida	3,150
Alabama	3,100
Wisconsin	2,730
Missouri	2,590
North Carolina	2,560

Highest-Paying States for Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

Where chemical equipment operators and tenders earn the most: chemical equipment operators and tenders.

State	Annual Median Salary
Wyoming	$85,480
Louisiana	$77,250
Alabama	$72,900
Washington	$65,240
Illinois	$64,270
West Virginia	$63,980
Kentucky	$63,380
Rhode Island	$61,260
Maryland	$61,190
Delaware	$61,070

Skills

The most important chemical equipment operators and tenders skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Operation and Control 3.9 / 5

Operations Monitoring 3.9 / 5

Monitoring 3.8 / 5

Judgment and Decision Making 3.4 / 5

Critical Thinking 3.4 / 5

Active Listening 3.4 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Production and Processing 4.5 / 5

Chemistry 4.4 / 5

Mechanical 4.1 / 5

Computers and Electronics 3.7 / 5

English Language 3.7 / 5

Public Safety and Security 3.5 / 5

Abilities

Key abilities for chemical equipment operators and tenders, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Comprehension 3.8 / 5

Near Vision 3.8 / 5

Control Precision 3.8 / 5

Oral Expression 3.8 / 5

Problem Sensitivity 3.8 / 5

Written Comprehension 3.6 / 5

Daily Tasks

Common tasks include:

Observe safety precautions to prevent fires or explosions.
Record operational data, such as temperatures, pressures, ingredients used, processing times, or test results.
Control or operate equipment in which chemical changes or reactions take place during the processing of industrial or consumer products.
Patrol work areas to detect leaks or equipment malfunctions or to monitor operating conditions.
Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
Adjust controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed, or flow of liquids or gases and times of prescribed reactions, according to knowledge of equipment and processes.
Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
Test product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities, or send them to laboratories for testing.
Inspect equipment or units to detect leaks or malfunctions, shutting equipment down, if necessary.
Open valves or start pumps, agitators, reactors, blowers, or automatic feed of materials.
Read plant specifications to determine products, ingredients, or prescribed modifications of plant procedures.
Implement appropriate industrial emergency response procedures.

Work Activities

Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Controlling Machines and Processes
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Documenting/Recording Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Training and Teaching Others
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others

Tools & Technology

Common tools and software used in this occupation include: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel In-demand technologies: Microsoft Excel

Other careers like chemical equipment operators and tenders include:

Also Known As

Acetone Recovery Worker, Acetylene Plant Operator, Acid Bleacher, Acid Cleaner, Acid Concentrator, Acid Condenser, Acid Extractor, Acid Maker, Acid Operator, Acid Patroller, Acid Polymerization Operator, Acid Purification Equipment Operator, Acid Purifier, Acid Recovery Operator, Acid Regenerator.

References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 51-9011.00

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