Industrial Plant Operators / Chemical and Gas Processing Plant Operators

Air Separation Plant Operator

Operates and monitors equipment to separate air into its component gases, such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon, using cryogenic distillation or other separation processes. Ensures safe and efficient plant operation, controls process parameters, and performs routine maintenance.

Average monthly gross

3,988 EUR

4 validated salaries

Median

3,190 EUR

less sensitive to extremes

Typical range

2,603 EUR - 6,010 EUR

10th to 90th percentile

Data period

2026 - 2026

based on validated records

Canonical

Air Separation Plant Operator

ISCO

3133

Language

en

Salary insights

Monthly gross salary from approved submissions and AI-generated seeds that were validated.

4 records
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By seniority

Mid-level 1 validated salaries
2,570 EUR 2,570 EUR - 2,570 EUR
Senior 2 validated salaries
3,190 EUR 2,680 EUR - 3,700 EUR
Lead / Expert 1 validated salaries
7,000 EUR 7,000 EUR - 7,000 EUR

Yearly trend

3,988 EUR
2026

Top countries

Country Avg. Count
France 3,135 EUR 2
Saint-Martin (French part) 2,680 EUR 1
Switzerland 7,000 EUR 1

Companies in data

Company Avg. Count
Doctolib 3,700 EUR 1
Northstar Systems 2,680 EUR 1
Publicis 2,570 EUR 1
Sika 7,000 EUR 1

Top cities

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How these figures are calculated

Validated records only

The page uses salaries that have been approved in the admin, including human submissions and AI-generated seeds after validation.

Typical range

The range removes the lowest and highest extremes by showing the 10th to 90th percentile.

Seniority

Seniority is inferred from years of experience: junior, mid-level, senior, then lead or expert.

Interpretation

These figures are market indicators, not guaranteed salaries. Reliability improves as more approved records are added.

Role profile

Seniority

Junior Mid Senior

Alternate titles

Cryogenic Air Separation Operator ASU Operator Air Separation Unit Operator Gas Plant Operator (Air Separation)

Skills

Hard skills

Cryogenic Distillation Operation Process Control System Monitoring Pressure And Temperature Regulation Gas Purity Analysis Troubleshooting Plant Equipment Safety Procedure Compliance Maintenance Of Compressors And Pumps

Soft skills

Attention To Detail Problem Solving Communication Teamwork Situational Awareness

Tools

Distributed Control System (DCS) Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Gas Chromatograph Oxygen Analyzers Cryogenic Storage Tanks Compressors Pumps Valves

Certifications

Process Safety Management (PSM) Training Hazardous Materials Handling Certification OSHA Safety Training

Employment context

Industries

Industrial Gas Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing Petrochemical Refining Metal Production Healthcare (Medical Gas Supply) Electronics Manufacturing

Company types

Industrial Gas Companies Chemical Plants Refineries Manufacturing Facilities Engineering Firms

Work modes

On-site

Remote compatibility

Low