In this occupation, activities may include:

• Operating electronic or computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for several processing units.
• Operating control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direct product flow rate, according to process schedules.
• Reading automatic gauges at specified intervals to determine the flow rate of oil into or from tanks, and the amount of oil in tanks.
• Monitoring process indicators, instruments, gauges, and meters to detect and report any possible problems.
• Operating compressors, pumps and separators.
• Servicing mechanical equipment (pumps and compressors) devices.

Education

• High School Diploma is required with some companies requiring a College Diploma in process operation, sciences or a related subject

Certifications

• First aid
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness
• Blowout Prevention
• Well Control
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
• Firefighting or other safety and technical subjects may be required and are obtained by completing short courses

Licensing

• A provincial power engineer licence, compressor operator, steam operator or refrigeration certificate may be required when certain kinds of equipment are included in the process.

Additional Requirements

• A valid driver's license is required.

• Production and Processing
• Understanding Risk
• Works Safely    
• Interpreting Documents/Plans 
• Mechanical Operation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Equipment Selection
• Operation and Control
• Retrieving data.
• Quality Control Analysis
• Instructing
• Troubleshooting
• Attention to Detail