399212: Gas or Petroleum Operator
Skill Level: 3
Assessing Authority: TRA
Visa Options – ANZSCO 399212
Visa Type | Eligibility | MLTSSL | STSOL | ROL |
---|---|---|---|---|
Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 489 (State/Territory nominated) | ![]() | - | - | ![]() |
Subclass 489 (NOT nominated by State/Territory) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 485 (Graduate) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 482 (TSS) | ![]() | ![]() | - | ![]() |
Subclass 186 (ENS) | ![]() | - | - | - |
Subclass 187 (RSMS) | ![]() | - | - | ![]() |
Subclass 407 (Training) | ![]() | - | - | ![]() |
State Eligibility Summary Table – ANZSCO 399212
399212: Gas or Petroleum Operator
Description
Operates equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads, and refine and process petroleum products.
Skill Level
Occupations at Skill Level 3 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
– NZ Register Level 4 qualification
– AQF Certificate IV or
– AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training.
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.
Specialization
- Gas Compressor Turbine Operator
- Petroleum Blending Plant Operator
- Petroleum Terminal Plant Operator
- Refinery Pipeline Operator
Specialization titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
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 and arranging maintenance
- 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
Assessing Authority
- Excludes positions that are not located in regional Australia within the meaning of subregulation 5.19(16) of the Regulations.
- Excludes positions with nominated annual earnings of less than AUD120,000.