399132 Gas or Petroleum Production Technician

• Gas or Petroleum Plant Operator
• Process Operator (Gas or Petroleum)
• Process Technician (Gas or Petroleum)

• Gas Compressor Turbine Operator
• Petroleum Blending Plant Operator
• Petroleum Terminal Plant Operator
• Refinery Pipeline Operator

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 3: AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, AQF Certificate IV, or at least three years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 3: NZQF Level 4 qualification, or at least three years of relevant experience

• 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