399212
Gas or Petroleum Operator
Operates equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads, and refine and process petroleum products.
Relevant occupation lists
ROL — Regional Occupation List The ROL is used for specified regional visa pathways, such as state-nominated 491 and regional employer sponsorship where the relevant rules apply. Check the particular visa and its nomination, sponsorship and location requirements; the list alone does not establish eligibility.
CSOL — Core Skills Occupation List Introduced on 7 December 2024, the CSOL is used for the Core Skills stream of the Skills in Demand visa, subclass 482, and the Direct Entry stream of the Employer Nomination Scheme visa, subclass 186. Check the stream-specific requirements and any restrictions on the proposed position.
Visa pathways listed for this occupation
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Recorded subclass 189 invitation round
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Restrictions on eligible positions
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- 482 - Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream
Excludes any position with nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.
- 186 - Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway
Excludes any position with nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.
Skills assessing authority
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- TRATrades Recognition Australiahttp://tradesrecognitionaustralia.gov.au/
ANZSCO
The material below reproduces the Australian Bureau of Statistics ANZSCO entry. Read it as the occupation’s classification description, alongside the current visa and assessment requirements.
Occupation description
Operates equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads, and refine and process petroleum products.
Alternative job titles
Specialisations
ANZSCO skill level 3
Skill level 3 The general level is AQF Certificate IV, or Certificate III with at least two years of workplace training. At least three years of relevant experience may substitute within the classification, and some occupations require additional experience or training. Check the individual occupation and the assessing authority’s rules before relying on a substitution.
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. In Australia: In New Zealand: At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing may be required.
Typical tasks
- controlling equipment performing continuous and batch processes to process chemicals and natural gas, manufacture refined petroleum products, and blend petroleum base stocks to produce commercial fuels, lubricating oils and asphalt
- controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw material and processing agents such as catalysts and filtering media into plant
- patrolling and inspecting equipment to ensure proper operation and setting operating controls on equipment
- analysing samples and readings and recording test data
- controlling records of production, quantities transferred and details of blending and pumping operations
- checking equipment for malfunctions
- inspecting, repairing, servicing and maintaining equipment
- operating power generation plant controls to produce required load
- monitoring operation of power generation plant and interpreting instrument readings
- authorising procedures to isolate high-voltage and low-voltage electrical apparatus and plant
- writing reports and maintaining records on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations
- carrying out routine operating tests
3992 Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators
Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators control the operation of chemical production equipment, pump gas and oil from wellheads, refine and process petroleum products, and operate boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power.
ANZSCO classification hierarchy
- 3Technicians and Trades Workers
- 39Other Technicians and Trades Workers
- 399Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
- 3992Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators
- 399212Gas or Petroleum Operator
Other occupations in this unit group
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Book a consultationSources: the Department of Home Affairs for occupation lists, visa links, restrictions and assessing authorities; the Australian Bureau of Statistics for ANZSCO descriptions, tasks, skill levels, alternative titles and specialisations. The directory uses ANZSCO 2022 and, where relevant to the visa framework, ANZSCO 2013. Refer to the original entries for current requirements, attribution and reuse terms.
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