92011

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory

Express Entry skill level: Yes
Regulated in Québec: No
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Manufacturing & utilities

9 › 92 › 920 › 9201

Definition

Supervisors in petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing (93101), Power engineers and power systems operators (92100), Water and waste treatment plant operators (92101), Chemical plant machine operators (94110) and Labourers in chemical products processing and utilities (95102). They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, electric power utilities, water and waste treatment utilities and in a range of other industries and institutions.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of workers who operate petroleum refineries, chemical plants, water and waste treatment plants and equipment, pipelines, heating plants and power stations and systems
Identify, investigate, correct and document potential environmental and safety problems
Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other departments
Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
Provide information for maintenance plans to ensure that maintenance and production objectives are met
Requisition materials and supplies
Train staff in job duties, safety procedures and company policy
Recommend personnel actions such as hirings and promotions
Prepare production and other reports and develop and manage operating budget for area of responsibility
May also supervise, co-ordinate and schedule the activities of trades workers, labourers or other workers.

Example job titles

•chemical processing supervisor
•cosmetics processing foreman/woman
•natural gas plant foreman/woman
•paint processing foreman/woman
•petroleum refining supervisor
•pharmaceuticals production supervisor
•pipeline operations supervisor
•power station supervisor

Overview

National Occupational Classification (NOC) code 92011 encompasses supervisors in petroleum, gas, and chemical processing and utilities. Individuals in this unit group supervise and coordinate the activities of workers operating processing units, monitoring pipelines, treating water, and managing power generation. Common job titles include chemical processing supervisor, petroleum refining supervisor, power station supervisor, and water treatment plant supervisor. These professionals are employed by petroleum refineries, chemical manufacturers, pipeline companies, water treatment facilities, and utility companies across Canada.

To qualify under NOC 92011, candidates typically require completion of secondary school, combined with several years of experience as an operator within the respective industry. Post-secondary education in chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related discipline is frequently required for chemical and petroleum supervisors, while specific provincial or territorial licensing (such as stationary engineering or water treatment certification) may be mandatory for utility supervisors. Classified under TEER Category 2 of the NOC 2021 system, this high-skilled occupation is eligible for federal immigration pathways such as the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker Program and various Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.