About this career
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
conduct inter-shift communication
coordinate remote communications
ensure compliance with safety legislation
manage emergency procedures
monitor equipment condition
troubleshoot
write production reports
Required knowledge
electronics
petroleum
Additional skills
alkylation
crude oil distillation processes
electricity
hydrocarbon cracking techniques
hydrocarbon isomerisation processes
mechanics
oil sweetening processes
petroleum coking techniques
vacuum distillation processes
Also known as
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
