Gas and Petroleum Operators

What the job involves

• Controls equipment that performs continuous and batch processes to process natural gas, manufacture refined petroleum products, and blend petroleum base stocks to produce commercial fuels, lubricating oils and asphalt
• Controls the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw material and processing agents into plant
• Patrols and inspects equipment to ensure proper operation and sets operating controls on equipment
• Analyses samples and readings and records test data
• Controls records of production, quantities transferred and details of blending and pumping operations
• Checks equipment for malfunctions and arranges maintenance
• Writes reports and maintains records on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations
• Carries out routine operating tests

Key values of workers in Gas and Petroleum Operators

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Gas and Petroleum Operators

• Operation and Control

  Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

• Monitoring

  Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

• Reading Comprehension

  Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Complex Problem Solving

  Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.