Overview
Supervisors in petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (93101), Power engineers and power systems operators (92100), Water and waste treatment plant operators (92101), Chemical plant machine operators (94110) and Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities (95102). They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, electric power utilities, water and waste treatment utilities and in a range of other industries and institutions.
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$57,354
$83,424
$118,879
Job openings
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280expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
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.
Additional information
There is some mobility between occupations with similar technological or licensing requirements within this group.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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