Gas Or Petroleum Operator
OSCA 399132·ANZSCO 399212
3,800
7.1%
8.1%
45 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Monitors and controls equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads, and refine and process petroleum products.
What they typically do
- Monitors and controls equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads
- Operates refining and processing equipment to produce petroleum products
- Monitors and adjusts process variables such as temperature, pressure and flow rates
- Collects and analyses samples of oil and gas for testing
- Monitors and controls the quality of petroleum products
- Inspects and conducts routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Records and maintains production and equipment data
- Responds to alarms and emergencies, taking appropriate action
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Gas Or Petroleum Operator.
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