FINAL Control Centre Operator
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CONTROL CENTRE OPERATOR #GasController #ControlRoomOperator #PipelineSystemController #PanelOperator So much power…so much control! You are responsible for a plant of tanks, pipes and towers that transforms oil and gas into usable products, such as lubricants and butane. Or, you control the pipelines transporting these products to market. You know what’s flowing in, what’s flowing out and the processes in between. Using sophisticated instruments and systems, you monitor the plant or pipeline remotely and make key decisions to ensure it operates safely and efficiently.
What does this career look like? As the Control Centre Operator, you monitor, adjust and maintain processing plants and pipelines. In a processing plant, much of your day is spent in the control room, watching monitors for any changes in data registered by instruments in tanks, towers or other plant equipment. If a pressure transmitter senses a change in pressure, for example, it will send a notification to the control room. You are capable of sending information back to the equipment to control it from afar. When it comes to pipelines, you control the network of criss-crossing transmission lines from a centralized control room. You’ll need a solid understanding of the integrated processes and systems required to transport oil and gas products. You’re often the first to detect any potential operational issues and work closely with operations and maintenance staff to avert any problems.
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HOW DO I GET HERE? Entry-level education and experience requirements vary. In processing plants, these operators typically have up to 10 years of operating experience. In the pipeline sector, a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Some employers prefer a technologist or technical diploma in petroleum, power, chemical, mechanical, electrical or instrumentation engineering, as well as an understanding of the characteristics of oil and gas and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. Certification Compressor Operator or Refrigeration certification may be required.
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) • Standard and emergency first aid
What would I do? You remotely monitor and control the equipment that transforms oil and gas into useful things like propane for the barbeque or motor oil for your car. You remotely open and close valves or change temperatures when adjustments need to be made through sophisticated instrumentation. You are experienced and make key decisions on adjustments and overseeing other operators. On a regular day, your job may require the following: 4 Recording and compiling operating data, instrument readings, documentation and results of laboratory analyses 4 Monitoring flows, pressures and gas qualities across the pipeline system using a computerized control and communication system 4 Operating and controlling the flow of oil or natural gas through pipelines and/or gathering systems from a central control centre
+5YRS 4
Reading and analyzing specifications, schedules, logs, tests results and laboratory recommendations to determine how to set equipment controls to produce the required product qualities and quantities
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+5YRS
Senior Level Activity
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What competencies do I need? You are experienced and bring a strong command of chemistry, physics and mathematics and are able to troubleshoot problems with equipment. You’re a master of the control room with the help of these skills and knowledge:
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ENTRY LEVEL 4 Production and processing 4 Public safety and security 4 Monitoring operations 4 Controlling operations 4 Attention to detail
0-5YRs
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10 IS THIS YOU?
SENIOR LEVEL 4 Judgment and decision making 4 Taking initiative 4 Critical thinking 4 Computer use 4 Continuous learning
5-10YRS+
What can I expect? Expect to be a critical part of the team that operates the control room. The size of your team depends on the size of the plant or the complexity of its processes. Typically employed in the exploration and production (E&P), oil sands, and pipeline sectors of the oil and gas industry, you should expect rotational shifts including nights, holidays and weekends. You can work in onshore or offshore environments.
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How can I learn more? To find out more about the roles related to a Control Centre Operator and other careers in the oil and gas industry, visit the Careers in Oil + Gas online tool at careersinoilandgas.com.
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PATHWAYS
You could move into roles such as: • Assistant Shift Supervisor • Shift Supervisor • Lead Operator • Chief Engineer • Production Foreman • Chief Inspector • Process safety roles • Environmental, Health & Safety roles You could transfer to different sectors such as: • Mining and quarrying • Utilities, including renewable energy • Wood product manufacturing • Paper manufacturing • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing • Chemical manufacturing • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing • Primary metal manufacturing • Rail transportation • Public administration including regulatory
Careers in Oil + Gas @careersinoandg
#ControlCentre Operators monitor, adjust and maintain processing units and equipment in petroleum plants and pipelines.
Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
CONTROL CENTRE OPERATOR #GasController #ControlRoomOperator #PipelineSystemController #PanelOperator So much power…so much control! You are responsible for a plant of tanks, pipes and towers that transforms oil and gas into usable products, such as lubricants and butane. Or, you control the pipelines transporting these products to market. You know what’s flowing in, what’s flowing out and the processes in between. Using sophisticated instruments and systems, you monitor the plant or pipeline remotely and make key decisions to ensure it operates safely and efficiently.
What does this career look like? As the Control Centre Operator, you monitor, adjust and maintain processing plants and pipelines. In a processing plant, much of your day is spent in the control room, watching monitors for any changes in data registered by instruments in tanks, towers or other plant equipment. If a pressure transmitter senses a change in pressure, for example, it will send a notification to the control room. You are capable of sending information back to the equipment to control it from afar. When it comes to pipelines, you control the network of criss-crossing transmission lines from a centralized control room. You’ll need a solid understanding of the integrated processes and systems required to transport oil and gas products. You’re often the first to detect any potential operational issues and work closely with operations and maintenance staff to avert any problems.
Like · Share ·
HOW DO I GET HERE? Entry-level education and experience requirements vary. In processing plants, these operators typically have up to 10 years of operating experience. In the pipeline sector, a high school diploma (or equivalent) is required. Some employers prefer a technologist or technical diploma in petroleum, power, chemical, mechanical, electrical or instrumentation engineering, as well as an understanding of the characteristics of oil and gas and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems. Certification Compressor Operator or Refrigeration certification may be required.
HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) • Standard and emergency first aid
What would I do? You remotely monitor and control the equipment that transforms oil and gas into useful things like propane for the barbeque or motor oil for your car. You remotely open and close valves or change temperatures when adjustments need to be made through sophisticated instrumentation. You are experienced and make key decisions on adjustments and overseeing other operators. On a regular day, your job may require the following: 4 Recording and compiling operating data, instrument readings, documentation and results of laboratory analyses 4 Monitoring flows, pressures and gas qualities across the pipeline system using a computerized control and communication system 4 Operating and controlling the flow of oil or natural gas through pipelines and/or gathering systems from a central control centre
+5YRS 4
Reading and analyzing specifications, schedules, logs, tests results and laboratory recommendations to determine how to set equipment controls to produce the required product qualities and quantities
Like · Share ·
+5YRS
Senior Level Activity
www.careersinoilandgas.com
What competencies do I need? You are experienced and bring a strong command of chemistry, physics and mathematics and are able to troubleshoot problems with equipment. You’re a master of the control room with the help of these skills and knowledge:
1
2
3
4
5
ENTRY LEVEL 4 Production and processing 4 Public safety and security 4 Monitoring operations 4 Controlling operations 4 Attention to detail
0-5YRs
6
7
8
9
10 IS THIS YOU?
SENIOR LEVEL 4 Judgment and decision making 4 Taking initiative 4 Critical thinking 4 Computer use 4 Continuous learning
5-10YRS+
What can I expect? Expect to be a critical part of the team that operates the control room. The size of your team depends on the size of the plant or the complexity of its processes. Typically employed in the exploration and production (E&P), oil sands, and pipeline sectors of the oil and gas industry, you should expect rotational shifts including nights, holidays and weekends. You can work in onshore or offshore environments.
Like · Share ·
How can I learn more? To find out more about the roles related to a Control Centre Operator and other careers in the oil and gas industry, visit the Careers in Oil + Gas online tool at careersinoilandgas.com.
Like · Share ·
PATHWAYS
You could move into roles such as: • Assistant Shift Supervisor • Shift Supervisor • Lead Operator • Chief Engineer • Production Foreman • Chief Inspector • Process safety roles • Environmental, Health & Safety roles You could transfer to different sectors such as: • Mining and quarrying • Utilities, including renewable energy • Wood product manufacturing • Paper manufacturing • Petroleum and coal product manufacturing • Chemical manufacturing • Plastics and rubber products manufacturing • Primary metal manufacturing • Rail transportation • Public administration including regulatory
Careers in Oil + Gas @careersinoandg
#ControlCentre Operators monitor, adjust and maintain processing units and equipment in petroleum plants and pipelines.
Funded in part by the Government of Alberta and Government of Canada’s Sectoral Initiatives Program.
