Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

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.

• There is some mobility between occupations with similar technological or licensing requirements within this group.