The table below lists a few common unit types and the number of samples we have collected for each.
# Samples by Unit Type and Position (a position may be associated with multiple unit types) |
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Unit Type | Board Operators | Head/Chief Operators | Unit Operators |
Alkylation | 41 | 27 | 67 |
Boiler | 21 | 6 | 19 |
Chemical | 112 | 28 | 144 |
Coker | 44 | 18 | 68 |
Crude | 86 | 32 | 85 |
FCC | 76 | 33 | 73 |
Hydrocracker | 26 | 9 | 28 |
Hydrotreater | 193 | 93 | 241 |
Utilities | 59 | 46 | 151 |
Note: This list is not complete. We have many other samples for different units and job types. |
For further information, visit the links below.
| Workload/Staffing Analysis Overview | Steady State Workload Staffing Analysis | Upset Response Staffing Analysis | Overtime Calculator -Excel download |
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