ISCO Occupation Group 8131.5 Distillation Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Distillation Operator: Distillation operators run and oversee the oil distillation process and assist with troubleshooting. They operate distillation equipment to separate intermediate products or impurities from oil. They turn control valves and gauges to attain temperatures, material flow rate, pressure, etc.
Essential Skills
- Clean Oil Equipment
- Set Equipment Controls
- Chemistry
- Transfer Oil
- Measure Oil Tank Temperatures
- Verify Distillation Safety
- Maintain Distillation Equipment
- Verify Oil Circulation
- Operate Distillation Equipment
- Use A Computer
- Calculate Oil Deliveries
- Test Oil Samples
- Keep Task Records
- Monitor Distillation Processes
Optional Skills
- Analyse Oil Operations Data
- Mathematics
- Coordinate Oil Well Operations
Alternative Names
- Petroleum Refinery Operator
- Oil Refinery Expert
- Distillation Process Expert
- Petroleum Refinery Technician
- Refinery Technician
- Distillation Operators
