Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing
National Occupation Code (NOC): 9232 ยท Browse All Occupations
Central control and process operators in this unit group monitor and operate petroleum, petrochemical and chemical plants and monitor, adjust and maintain processing units and equipment in these plants. They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies and industrial, agricultural and specialty chemical and pharmaceutical companies.
Alternate Job Titles
- Absorption Operator
- Absorption Plant Operator
- Acid Mixer Operator
- Acid Plant Operator
- Alkylation Chief Operator
- Alkylation Operator
- Alkylation Tower Tender
- Alum-liquor Plant Operator
- Ammonia Plant Operator
- Antibiotics Fermenter
- Assistant Operator - Chemical Processing
- Batching Chemical Process Operator
- Batching Process Chief Operator
- Battery Operator - Oil And Gas
- Benzol Agitator Operator
- Bitumen Extraction Plant Operator
- Bitumen Upgrading Plant Operator
- Boardman/woman - Chemical Processing
- Brine Equipment Tender
- Brine Purification Operator
- Burner Operator - Petroleum
- Catalytic Conversion Operator
- Catalytic Cracking Unit Operator
- Caustic Cell Operator
- Chemical Process Operator
- Chemical Process Unit Operator
- Chemical Processing Chief Technician
- Chemical Roaster
- Chief Operator - Chemical Processing
- Chlor-alkali Plant Cell Room Operator
- Chlorination Plant Operator
- Chlorine Plant Operator
- Coal Gas Exhaust Operator
- Coal Tar Distiller
- Column Operator - Chemical Processing
- Compressor Station Operator - Pipelines
- Continuous Process Chief Operator
- Control Panel Operator - Chemical Processing
- Controller - Oil
- Cracking Plant Operator
- Desulphurizer Operator
- Desulphurizing Unit Operator
- Dissolver-precipitator
- Distillation Equipment Operator
- Distillation Operator
- Explosives Senior Operator
- Field Contract Operator - Oil And Gas
- Filter Operator - Petroleum, Gas And Chemical Processing
- Fractionator Operator
- Fractionator Operator - Petroleum
- Fuel Gas Treater
- Gas Control Coordinator
- Gas Control Operator
- Gas Controller
- Gas Dispatcher
- Gas Field Operator
- Gas Field Production Operator
- Gas Liquefaction And Regasification Plant Operator
- Gas Pipeline Operator
- Gas Plant Operator
- Gas Pressure Regulator
- Gas Processing Compressor Operator
- Gas Processing Controller
- Gas Recovery Operator
- Gasoline Catalyst Operator
- Gas-treating Unit Operator
- Glycerine Refiner
- Glycerine Refinery Operator
- Grease Maker
- Heavy Water Chemical Process Operator
- Hydrogen Process Plant Operator
- Lead Operator - Chemical Processing
- Liquefaction Plant Operator
- Master Operator - Chemical Processing
- Naphthalene Clarifier
- Natural Gas Compressor Operator
- Nitric Acid Oxidation Plant Operator
- Nitrocellulose Maker
- Nitroglycerine Maker
- Nitroglycerine Nitrator Operator
- Nitroglycerine Separator
- Nitroglycerine Separator Operator
- Oil Blender
- Oil Controller
- Oil Dispatcher
- Oil Field Production Operator
- Oil Field Pumper
- Oil Gauger
- Oil Movement Controller
- Oil Movement Coordinator
- Oil Pipeline Operator
- Oil Refiner
- Oil Refinery Process Operator
- Operating Technician - Chemical Processing
- Operations Technician - Chemical Processing
- Oxygen Recovery Plant Operator
- Panel Operator - Chemical Processing
- Petroleum Blender
- Petroleum Distillation Operator
- Petroleum Process Operator
- Petroleum Refiner
- Petroleum Refinery Operator
- Petroleum Treater
- Petroleum Unit Operator
- Pharmaceutical Processing Operator
- Phosphate Process Fertilizer Maker
- Pilot Plant Tender
- Pipeline Compressor Station Operator
- Pipeline Gauger
- Polymerization Kettle Operator
- Polymerization Unit Operator
- Power Switchboard Operator - Chemical
- Process Control System Operator
- Process Technician - Chemical Processing
- Processing Laboratory Operator
- Processing Operator - Chemical Processing
- Production Operator - Chemical Processing
- Propellant Blender
- Pump Station Operator - Pipelines
- Pumping Station Operator
- Purification Operator - Chemical Processing
- Refinery Operator
- Refinery Process Technician
- Rotary Furnace Tender - Chemical Processing
- Senior Operator - Chemical Processing
- Sterile Products Processor - Chemical Processing
- Sulphuric Acid Plant Operator
- Synthesis Chief Operator
- Tank Farm Operator
- Thermal Acid Equipment Operator
- Upgrader Process Operator - Petroleum
- Wet Explosives Mixer
- Acid Plant Operator
- Chemical Process Operator
- Chemical Processing Chief Technician
- Chlor-alkali Plant Cell Room Operator
- Gas Field Production Operator
- Gas Plant Operator
- Gas Recovery Operator
- Master Operator - Chemical Processing
- Oil Refinery Process Operator
- Panel Operator - Chemical Processing
- Petroleum Process Operator
- Pharmaceutical Processing Operator
- Pipeline Compressor Station Operator
- Process Technician - Chemical Processing
- Refinery Process Technician
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $69,867 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $45,609 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $59,298 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $72,360 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $72,360 |
| Female | $74,141 |
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 15 |
| 25 to 34 years | 45 |
| 35 to 44 years | 70 |
| 45 to 54 years | 115 |
| 55 to 64 years | 115 |
| 65 to 74 years | 0 |
| 75 years and over | 0 |
| Total | 365 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 115 |
| Part Time | 245 |
| Total | 360 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 305 |
| Female | 65 |
| Total | 365 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 350 |
| Self Employed | 20 |
| Total | 365 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 360 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Total | 365 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 115 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 30 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 65 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 0 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 150 |
| Total | 360 |
