Occupational Profiles

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
 

• Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate petroleum refineries, chemical plants, water and waste treatment plants and equipment, pipelines, heating plants and power stations and systems
• Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems
• Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
• Provide information for maintenance plans to ensure that maintenance and production objectives are met
• Requisition materials and supplies
• Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
• Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
• Prepare production and other reports and develop and manage operating budget for area of responsibility
• May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of trades workers, labourers or other workers.

• Completion of secondary school is required.
• Post-secondary education in chemical processing or sciences may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
• Several years of experience as a senior operator in the same company or plant are usually required.
• Some occupations in this unit group may require a specific licence or certification, such as a power engineer licence, refrigeration certification or wastewater treatment certification.
• Solid waste, landfill or compost facility operator certification may be required.