The primary responsibility of a plant operator is to ensure that a production unit operates safely and efficiently. This course focuses on operator responsibilities related to plant production and safety responsibilities that apply to various operating conditions. We'll also examine some safety permits and regulations that operators must know.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

• Describe operator responsibilities associated with routine production duties, data interpretation, waste disposal, and vapor emissions monitoring 
• Describe operator responsibilities associated with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting 
• Describe operator safety responsibilities associated with normal plant conditions, startups, and shutdowns 
• Describe the operator's role during lockout/tagout and confined space procedures