Gas Or Petroleum Operator
ANZSCO 399212
3,800
7%
8%
45 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Gas or Petroleum Operators operate equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads, and refine and process petroleum products.
What they typically do
- Controls equipment that performs continuous and batch processes to process natural gas, manufacture refined petroleum products, and blend petroleum base stocks to produce commercial fuels, lubricating oils and asphalt.
- Controls the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw material and processing agents into plant.
- Patrols and inspects equipment to ensure proper operation and sets operating controls on equipment.
- Analyses samples and readings and records test data.
- Controls records of production, quantities transferred and details of blending and pumping operations.
- Checks equipment for malfunctions and arranges maintenance.
- Writes reports and maintains records on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations.
- Carries out routine operating tests.
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Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Gas Or Petroleum Operator.
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Electrical Systems)
52883WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Electrical Engineering (Power Industry)
52888WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Engineering
UEE62525 · AQF 6 · 2 providers