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ANZSCO 399212

Gas or Petroleum Operator

ROLCSOLSkill level 3Assessed by TRANo Shortage

General information, not immigration advice. Data as at 2026-10-22.

About this occupation

ANZSCO 2022

Operates equipment to pump oil and gas from wellheads, and refine and process petroleum products.

Skill level 3

Also called

  • Oil and Gas Well Treatment Operator
  • Oil, Gas and Pipe Tester
  • Petroleum and Gas Refining and Pumping Operator

Specialisations

  • Gas Compressor Turbine Operator
  • Petroleum Blending Plant Operator
  • Petroleum Terminal Plant Operator
  • Refinery Pipeline Operator

Unit group 3992

Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators

Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators control the operation of chemical production equipment, pump gas and oil from wellheads, refine and process petroleum products, and operate boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power.

Indicative skill level

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.

In Australia

  • AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

In New Zealand

  • NZQF Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)

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.

Registration or licensing may be required.

Tasks include

  • 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
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  • Inspecting, repairing, servicing and maintaining equipment
  • 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

Occupations in this unit group

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO 2022. CC BY 4.0.

ANZSCO 2022 (the edition the CSOL uses for the 482 and 186 visas)

Title in this edition: Gas or Petroleum Operator, skill level 3

Major group
3 Technicians and Trades Workers
Sub-major group
39 Other Technicians and Trades Workers
Minor group
399 Miscellaneous Technicians and Trades Workers
Unit group
3992 Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators

The title and groups are the same in ANZSCO 2013 v1.2 and ANZSCO 2022.

Occupation Shortage List (2026)

National rating
No Shortage
Confidence
On-balance
Rated on
ANZSCO 2022

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List - 6 digit ANZSCO and OSCA, released 21 October 2026. CC BY 4.0.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANZSCO (CC BY 4.0). Source: Department of Home Affairs, Skilled occupation list (CC BY 4.0). Source: Jobs and Skills Australia, 2026 Occupation Shortage List. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2025. © Commonwealth of Australia, CC BY 4.0. Search another occupation