Process Plant Operator (Oil and Gas) (NSW)

Process Plant Operator (Oil and Gas) (NSW/ACT)

Education and Training:

To become a process plant operator you usually have to complete a traineeship in Process Plant Operations or Process Plant Technology. Entry requirements may vary but employers generally require Year 12. Ask your career adviser about the possibility of starting some of this training in school.

Additional Information:

Once you are employed, you may be able to develop, and have recognised, additional skills under the Chemical, Hydrocarbons and Refining Training Package that will expand your career opportunities within this industry.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

Employment Opportunities:

Process plant operators are employed in onshore and offshore oil and gas production and processing plants, as well as in oil refineries, chemical plants and oil storage facilities (terminals).

Competition for available positions is very strong. Employers generally prefer applicants with existing trade qualifications or experience in related areas, especially in the electrical, instrumentation and mechanical fields. See the separate profiles under Related Jobs for further information.

The increase in global energy demands for petroleum and gas has led to the expansion of activity in this area, with growth in skilled employment in conventional and unconventional gas fields expected to increase significantly in the next five years.