Chemical, Gas, Petroleum & Power Plant Operators

Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Controlling equipment or systems.

Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Keeping track of how well work is progressing so you can make changes or improvements.

Reading work related information.

Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Figuring out the pros and cons of different options and choosing the best one.

Doing tests and checking products, services, or processes to make sure they are working properly.

Figuring out why a machine or system went wrong and working out what to do about it.

Fixing machines or systems.

Talking to others.

Being able to use what you have learnt to solve problems now and again in the future.

Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.

Being adaptable and coordinating work with other people.

Maintaining equipment and deciding what maintenance will be needed in the future.

Writing things for co-workers or customers.

Understanding why people react the way they do.

Managing your own and other peoples' time to get work done.

Figuring out the best way to teach or learn something new.

Deciding on the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.

Listen to and understand what people say.

Communicate by speaking.

See details that are up-close (within a few feet).

Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, even if you can't solve the problem.

Use your eyes to quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.

Pay attention to something without being distracted.

Use general rules to find answers or solve problems logically.

Use lots of detailed information to come up with answers or make general rules.

Order or arrange things in a pattern or sequence (e.g., numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).

Read and understand written information.

Pay attention to a certain sound when there are other distracting sounds.

Quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.

Put together small parts with your fingers.

See a pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) hidden in other distracting material.

Come up with different ways of grouping things.

See details that are far away.

Do two or more things at the same time.

Speak clearly so others can understand you.

Write in a way that people can understand.

Identify and understand the speech of another person.

Operating machines or processes either directly or using controls (not including computers or vehicles).

Checking objects, actions, or events, and keeping an eye out for problems.

Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials for errors, problems or defects.

Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving and manipulating objects.

Keeping up-to-date with technology and new ideas.

Use your arms, legs and whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling objects.

Giving information to co-workers by telephone, in writing, or in person.

Comparing objects, actions, or events. Looking for differences between them or changes over time.

Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or checking information or data.

Deciding whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Using information to work out the best solution and solve problems.

Using computers to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment.

Building good working relationships and keeping them over time.

Understanding the needs of others, developing training programs, and teaching or instructing.

Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Looking for, getting and understanding different kinds of information.

Working out the value, importance, or quality of things, services or people.

Looking at, working with, and understanding data or information.

Running, manoeuvring, navigating, or driving things like forklifts, vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Supportive management that stands behind employees. Workers are treated fairly by their company, they are supported by management, and have supervisors who train them well.

Serve and work with others. Workers usually get along well with each other, do things to help other people, and are rarely pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong.

Work alone and make decisions. Workers are able to try out their own ideas, make decisions on their own, and work with little or no supervision.

Job security and good working conditions. There is usually a steady flow of interesting work, and the pay and conditions are generally good.

Results oriented. Workers are able to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment.

Advancement and the potential to lead. Workers are recognised for the work that they do, they may give directions and instructions to others, and they are looked up to in their company and their community.

Practical, hands-on work. Often with plants and animals, or materials like wood, tools, and machinery.

Following set procedures and routines. Working with numbers and details more than with ideas, usually following rules.

Starting up and carrying out projects. Leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes require risk taking and often deal with business.

Ideas and thinking. Searching for facts and figuring out problems in your head.

Working with forms, designs and patterns. Often need self-expression and can be done without following rules.

Working with people. Helping or providing service to others.