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Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities  (NOC 9212)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Supervisors in this unit group supervise and co-ordinate the activities of workers in the following unit groups: <i>Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Process Operators</i> (9232), <i>Chemical Plant Machine Operators</i> (9421), <i>Labourers in Chemical Products Processing and Utilities</i> (9613), <i>Water and Waste Plant Operators</i> (9424), <i>Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators</i> (7351) and <i>Power Systems and Power Station Operators</i> (7352). They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies, chemical and pharmaceutical companies, water and waste treatment utilities and in a range of other industries and institutions.

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Supervisors in this unit group perform 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 disposal 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 units
  • 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.
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Outlook & Prospects for Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities in Newfoundland and Labrador

The future forecast and current conditions for an occupation can vary based on location or due to changes in the economy, technology, or demand for a product or service.

Provincial Employment Potential Information

The following table identifies employment conditions within Newfoundland and Labrador.

Table on the employment potential for Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities in Newfoundland and Labrador as well as in the rest of the Newfoundland and Labrador.
Location Employment Potential Release Date
Avalon Peninsula Region N/A N/A
Notre Dame-Central-Bonavista Bay Region N/A N/A
South Coast--Burin Peninsula Region Limited 2012-02-29
West Coast--Northern Peninsula--Labrador Region N/A N/A
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Labour Market Bulletins

An analysis of the local labour market and an assessment of local employment-related events.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

Provincial / Territorial Labour Market News

Week of Apr 08 – Apr 12, 2013

  • A new water treatment plant is opening in Marystown

Week of Feb 11 – Feb 15, 2013

Week of Feb 04 – Feb 08, 2013

Week of Jan 21 – Jan 25, 2013

  • Procurement activity for the Muskrat Falls project will ramp up in 2013. There are currently seven contractors and 220 workers on site.
  • One of the Holyrood generators was damaged during a major storm and may be down for the remainder of the winter. Residents are advised that the utilility may have to be rationed during peek periods.
[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Please consult the Newfoundland and Labrador and Canada tabs for more useful information related to outlook.