Pulp and paper control operators

NOC

93102

- Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators

operate and monitor process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of wood, pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials and paperboard.

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Full NOC Description

Pulping, papermaking and coating control operators operate and monitor multi-function process control machinery and equipment to control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials, paper pulp and paperboard. They are employed by pulp and paper companies.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Operate, co-ordinate and monitor pulping, papermaking and papercoating process equipment from central control room or machine consoles and control panels in equipment cabins to control process operations and machinery in the production of pulp and paper

Control the processing of wood, scrap pulp, recyclable paper, cellulose materials, pulp paper and paperboard and monitor the chemical and physical process operations using a distributed control system and process computers

Observe panel indicators, gauges, video monitors and other instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure pulping, papermaking and coating processes are operating according to process specifications

Analyze instrument readings and production test samples and make adjustments or direct other pulp mill, papermaking and finishing machine operators to make adjustments to pulp production, papermaking and coating process and equipment as required

Complete and maintain production reports.

Also Known As

bleach plant operator - pulp and paper
panelboard operator - pulp and paper
paper machine control operator
pulping control operator
pulping group operator - pulp and paper

pulping technician

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.

A college or other program in forest products processing or a related subject may be required for pulping control operators.

Completion of several weeks of formal company training and several months of on-the-job training is required.

Several years of experience as a pulp mill, papermaking or finishing machine operator within the same company is usually required.

A certificate in industrial first aid may be required.

A competency certificate in natural gas may be required.

Provincial Regulation

Not Provincially Regulated

Employment by Sex

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Female

100.0%

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Employment by age

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15-24

28.6%

25-34

21.4%

35-44

28.6%

45-54

21.4%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

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High School, Diploma or Equivalent

28.6%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

0.0%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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Manufacturing

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All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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Northeast

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Southeast

71.40%

Southwest

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Northwest

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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Southeast

$112,000

Southwest

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