Fatty Acid Manufacturing Equipment Operator
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Summary
This occupation involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining equipment for producing fatty acids in chemical plants. Main duties include stable operation of production processes, quality control, and safety management.
Description
Fatty acid manufacturing equipment operators operate and monitor plants such as reaction towers, neutralization equipment, and distillation apparatus, adjusting process parameters like temperature, pressure, and flow rate to maintain product quality. They regularly collect samples and conduct quality inspections using analysis methods such as neutralization titration. They perform emergency stops, initial responses to abnormalities, operations based on safety procedures (SOP), and simple maintenance of equipment. They work shifts for 24-hour plant operations and collaborate with maintenance departments and process engineers to participate in equipment improvements.
Future Outlook
Due to environmental regulations and advances in bio-based chemicals, demand for eco-materials and biofuels using fatty acids as raw materials is expanding. Equipment updates to high-efficiency, low-environmental-impact processes and advanced operation techniques are required, so the demand for skilled operators is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / Cautious / High concentration / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Operator → Senior Operator → Shift Leader → Plant Engineer → Process Engineer
Required Skills
Basic Knowledge of Process Control / Equipment Operation and Monitoring Skills / Operation of Instrumentation Equipment / Safety and Health Management / Sampling Analysis
Recommended Skills
Chemical Plant Maintenance / PLC Programming / Reading English Technical Documents / Statistical Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is required to not miss subtle changes in temperature or pressure. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress tolerance is important for handling hazardous materials and responding to emergency stops. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since it follows standardized procedures, adherence to procedures is emphasized over creative thinking. |
Related Qualifications
- Chemical Plant Manufacturing Technician
- Forklift Operation Training
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
Aliases
- FA Manufacturing Operator
- Fatty Acid Operator
- Fatty Acid Plant Operator
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