Group
Occupation
399132 Gas or Petroleum Production Technician
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
399132 Gas or Petroleum Production Technician
Monitors and controls equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads, and refine and process petroleum products.
Alternative titles
- Gas or Petroleum Plant Operator
- Process Operator (Gas or Petroleum)
- Process Technician (Gas or Petroleum)
Specialisations
- Gas Compressor Turbine Operator
- Petroleum Blending Plant Operator
- Petroleum Terminal Plant Operator
- Refinery Pipeline Operator
Skill level: 3
Main tasks
- Monitors and controls equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads
- Operates refining and processing equipment to produce petroleum products
- Monitors and adjusts process variables such as temperature, pressure and flow rates
- Collects and analyses samples of oil and gas for testing
- Monitors and controls the quality of petroleum products
- Inspects and conducts routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Records and maintains production and equipment data
- Responds to alarms and emergencies, taking appropriate action