Credentials for Chemical Plant and System Operators
7 credential programs ladder toward this occupation. Median wage on completion: $73,540 · projected growth -6.1%. See full occupation profile →
Short-Term Certificate
Chemical Technology/Technician
Northwest-Shoals Community College
AL
Certification
Corrosion and Materials
American Petroleum Institute
Apply corrosion and materials terms, definitions, and acronyms used in refinery equipment integrity assessmentIdentify and describe damage mechanisms affecting fixed equipment in the refining industry including their name and description of damageIdentify materials affected by each damage mechanism in refinery and petrochemical plant equipmentDetermine critical factors that influence the occurrence and rate of each damage mechanism in refining equipmentIdentify units and equipment commonly affected by each damage mechanism in refinery operationsRecognize the appearance and morphology of damage associated with each mechanism on fixed equipment in refinery service
Associate's Degree
Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Science
Southwestern College (CA)
Long Certificate
Pharmaceutical and Laboratory Science
Southwestern College (CA)
Certification
Refractory Personnel
American Petroleum Institute
Apply roles and responsibilities of owners, inspectors, contractors, and manufacturers in refractory installation and inspection activitiesApply laboratory testing procedures including test method selection, execution, interpretation, acceptance levels, and documentation for refractory materialsIdentify types of refractory materials including monolithic refractories, refractory brick, and AES/RCF fiber linings including packaging and storage requirementsApply gunning procedures and equipment for monolithic refractory installation including variables affecting gunite qualityApply casting procedures and equipment for monolithic refractory installation including forming and vibration requirementsApply ramming and hand packing procedures and equipment for monolithic refractory installation
Certification
Risk Based Inspection
American Petroleum Institute
Apply risk-based inspection terms, definitions, and acronyms in the context of pressure equipment integrity programsConduct risk assessments using qualitative, semi-quantitative, and quantitative approaches to evaluate equipment risk in hydrocarbon and chemical process facilitiesDevelop, implement, and maintain a risk-based inspection program including planning, assessment, and updating activitiesDefine and apply roles, responsibilities, training, and qualification requirements for RBI team membersCollect and evaluate data and information required to support RBI assessments including equipment design, operating conditions, and inspection historyIdentify damage mechanisms and failure modes affecting pressure-containing equipment in refinery and petrochemical plant service
Certification
System Operator Certification Program
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
Apply AC/DC electrical theory including Ohm's Law, circuit principles, and active and reactive power concepts to support bulk power system operationsMonitor and analyze power flow fundamentals including real and reactive power, load/generation balance, and transmission line loading on the bulk electric systemControl voltage and reactive power by managing VAR sources, capacitors, reactors, transformer taps, and other voltage control devices in compliance with NERC VAR standardsOperate the bulk electric system during normal conditions in accordance with NERC Reliability Standards including BAL, TOP, IRO, and INT requirementsExecute emergency operations procedures for system disturbances, abnormal conditions, and restoration activities in compliance with NERC EOP standardsApply protection and control system knowledge including relay schemes, system protection, and the impact of protection devices on bulk electric system reliability