Gas or Petroleum Production Technician

Description

Monitors and controls equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads, and refine and process petroleum products.

Description

Control the operation of chemical production equipment, pump gas and oil from wellheads, refine and process petroleum products, and operate machines and associated plant to generate electrical power.

Tasks include

• Monitors and controls equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads
• Operates refining and processing equipment to produce petroleum products
• Monitors and adjusts process variables such as temperature, pressure and flow rates
• Collects and analyses samples of oil and gas for testing
• Monitors and controls the quality of petroleum products
• Inspects and conducts routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning
• Records and maintains production and equipment data
• Responds to alarms and emergencies, taking appropriate action