Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing
Central control and process operators in petroleum, gas and chemical processing monitor and operate petroleum, petrochemical and chemical plants and monitor, adjust and maintain processing units and equipment in these plants.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 3
Skill Level
SK, NL, NB
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Operate electronic or computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for several processing units
- Control process start-up, shut-down and troubleshooting
- Monitor outside process equipment
- Adjust equipment, valves, pumps and controls and process equipment
- Authorize or co-sign maintenance work orders
- Shut down, isolate and prepare process units or production equipment for maintenance
- Sample products, perform tests, record data, carry out statistical process control on process operations, and write production logs
- Develop operating procedures for normal operation, start-up or shut-down of unit
- Participate in safety audits and programs and provide emergency response when required
- Ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations
- May rotate between different processing units during shift cycles
- May work in a team with shared supervisory responsibilities and participate in training other workers
- May be cross-trained in a skilled trade and work in the trade during shift cycles.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required. Mathematics, chemistry and physics subjects are often specified.
- checkA college diploma in process operation, sciences or a related subject may be required for some positions.
- checkPetroleum and chemical process operators and process technicians require completion of several years of formal company training.
- checkExperience as a petroleum or chemical process operator in all the operating units controlled by the central control room is required for chief operators.
- checkCompany certification as a petroleum process operator or technician may be required.
- checkA provincial power engineer licence, compressor operator or refrigeration certificate may be required when certain kinds of equipment are included in the process.
- checkCertification in the transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), first aid, firefighting, or workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Good for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 93101) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.This occupation is employed by multiple industries with agricultural and specialty chemical applications particularly relevant in Saskatchewan.Jobs are also found in petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies and industrial, and pharmaceutical companies.Job prospects are strongest in the Regina region where over six in ten workers in this occupation are employed.Here are some key facts about central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing in Saskatchewan: Approximately 1,200 people work in this occupation. Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing mainly work in the following sectors: Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 44%Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 19%Support activities for mining, oil and gas (NAICS 213): 12% 69% of central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing work all year, while 31% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 45 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.20% of central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: more than 95% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: less than 5% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 23% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 6% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Good
Outlook
Newfoundland and Labrador
The employment outlook will be Moderate for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 93101) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing in Newfoundland and Labrador: Approximately 300 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing mainly work in the following sectors: Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 36%Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 24%Support activities for mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (NAICS 213): 13%Other transportation and warehousing (NAICS 482, 486, 487, 493): 8%Hospitals (NAICS 622): 8% 65% of central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing work all year, while 35% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 43 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 89% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 11% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 47% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: n/a university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Moderate
Outlook
New Brunswick
The employment outlook will be Limited for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 93101) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Not many positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing in New Brunswick: Approximately 450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing mainly work in the following sectors: Petroleum and coal product manufacturing (NAICS 324): 51%Oil and gas extraction (NAICS 211): 25%Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 10% 89% of central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing work all year, while 11% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 49 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 87% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 13% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 21% compared to 30% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 16% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 54% compared to 23% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Limited
Outlook
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Operation and Control
to maneuver and control machinery and equipment in petroleum, petrochemical, or chemical plants, which may include valves, pumps, reactors or distillation columns
Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
to ensure reliable performance and prevent operational disruptions in petroleum, gas and chemical processing plants
Control of Settings
to adjust machine and system settings precisely when operating compressors, scrubbers, evaporators and pumping systems
Multi-Signal Response
to choose rapidly between different control actions when lights, sounds or images indicate changes in pressure or temperature
Attention to Detail
to identify potential hazards, prevent quality deviations and optimize process efficiency by meticulously adjusting and maintaining processing units
Knowledge in Chemistry
to comprehend the chemical reactions and processes involved in petroleum refining, petrochemical production and chemical processing
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