Job requirements Chemical Process Operator in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a chemical process operator in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (NOC 93101).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of secondary school is required. Mathematics, chemistry and physics subjects are often specified.
  • A college diploma in process operation, sciences or a related subject may be required for some positions.
  • Petroleum and chemical process operators and process technicians require completion of several years of formal company training.
  • Experience as a petroleum or chemical process operator in all the operating units controlled by the central control room is required for chief operators.
  • Company certification as a petroleum process operator or technician may be required.
  • A provincial power engineer licence, compressor operator or refrigeration certificate may be required when certain kinds of equipment are included in the process.
  • Certification in the transportation of dangerous goods (TDG), first aid, firefighting, or workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS) may be required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

British Columbia

Job title Petroleum Equipment Installer
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC
Job title Petroleum Equipment Service Technician
Regulated
Regulatory body: Skilled Trades BC

Ontario

Job title Process Operator (refinery, Chemical And Liquid Processes)
Regulated
Regulatory body: Ontario College of Trades
Job title Propane Plant Operator
Regulated
Job title Gas Pipeline Inspector
Regulated
Job title Fuel Oil Pipeline Inspector
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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