Operator Responsibilities: Outside Operator Responsibilities

Modern industrial facilities include complex systems that serve a multitude of functions. These systems, which consist of equipment, piping runs, and electrical cables, work together to process raw materials into final products that can be supplied to customers. Many groups of people are involved in the operation of an industrial facility. This course focuses on the responsibilities of outside operators, who are generally responsible for monitoring equipment located outside the control room.

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

• Describe an outside operator's responsibilities during rounds and inspections
• Describe an outside operator's responsibilities during routine operations
• Describe how to take samples safely
• Describe how to conduct a successful shift changeover with another operator
• Describe the importance of good communication