Compare Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators & Biofuels Processing Technicians Washington

Comparison Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators Biofuels Processing Technicians
Salary

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Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $78,800
Biofuels Processing Technicians $82,000

Similar skills & knowledge

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Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Biofuels Processing Technicians
Biofuels Processing Technicians

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

License may be required in WA

Licensing for Biofuels Processing Technicians
Biofuels Processing Technicians

No license found in WA


Certification

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Certification for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators

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Certification for Biofuels Processing Technicians
Biofuels Processing Technicians

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