Chemical Plant and System Operators
                 
                Chemical plant and system operators work in a variety of settings,
including petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturing plants, power
generation facilities, and water treatment plants. Their
geoscience-related duties may include:
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Overseeing the operation and maintenance of equipment used for the
production, processing, and transportation of chemicals and other
materials. 
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Running tests and recording data on the materials produced by the
facility in which they work. 
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Following strict safety guidelines to ensure the health of both
workers and the environment during the use or production of
hazardous chemicals. 
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