What is the job outlook for Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Plant Operators in Australia?

Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Plant Operators currently employs 7,100 people in Australia. The projected 10-year employment growth is +9.1%. The current shortage status is: No Shortage.

How much do Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Plant Operators earn in Australia?

The median weekly earnings for full-time Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Plant Operators in Australia is $3,532.

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Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Plant Operators

Q: Will AI replace Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Plant Operators in Australia?

Based on our analysis of official government data, Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Plant Operators has an AI exposure score of 4.9/10. This occupation faces moderate AI impact, likely through augmentation rather than replacement.

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Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$3,532

Full-time workers

Employment

7,100

Total workers

10yr Growth

+9.1%

Projected to 2035

Shortage Status

No Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation40.0%

Augmentation69.0%

Key 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