ISCO Occupation Group 3134.3 Oil Refinery Control Room Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Oil Refinery Control Room Operator: Oil refinery control room operators perform a range of tasks from the control room of an oil refinery. They monitor the processes through electronic representations shown on monitors, dials, and lights. Control room operators make changes to variables and communicate with other departments to make sure processes keep running smoothly and according to established procedures. They take appropriate actions in case of irregularities or emergencies.
Essential Skills
- Petroleum
- Electronics
- Coordinate Remote Communications
- Troubleshoot
- Monitor Equipment
- Use A Computer
- Manage Emergency Procedures
- Ensure Compliance With Safety Legislation
- Conduct Inter-Shift Communication
- Write Production Reports
Optional Skills
- Electricity
- Alkylation
- Petroleum Coking Techniques
- Mechanics
- Hydrocarbon Cracking Techniques
- Oil Sweetening Processes
- Crude Oil Distillation Processes
- Vacuum Distillation Processes
- Hydrocarbon Isomerisation Processes
Alternative Names
- Control Room Technician
- Process Operator
- Refinery Process Operator
- Refinery Process Technician
- Oil Refinery Control Room Operators
- Operations Supervisor
- Monitoring And Control Technician
- Supervisor
- Petroleum Process Operator
