NOC 2021 · 92011 · TEER 2

NOC 92011: Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

NOC 92011 is a TEER 2 occupation. It counts as skilled work for Express Entry under FSW, CEC and FST. It is not on any 2026 category list, so candidates compete in general and program rounds.

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FSW · CEC · FST

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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.

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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
sewage treatment plant supervisor
specialty chemicals production supervisor
water purification plant foreman/woman

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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.

What this code means for Express Entry

FSWAccepted

TEER 0–3 work counts toward the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

CECAccepted

One year of this work in Canada can qualify for the Canadian Experience Class.

FSTAccepted

This code is in a trade group the Federal Skilled Trades Program accepts.

This code is not on any 2026 category list. Candidates compete in general rounds and in program rounds such as Canadian Experience Class rounds. See recent rounds →

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Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school is required.
Post-secondary education in chemical processing or sciences may be required for some occupations in this unit group.
Several years of experience as a senior operator in the same company or plant are usually required.
Some occupations in this unit group may require a specific licence or certification, such as a power engineer licence, refrigeration certification or wastewater treatment certification.
Solid waste, landfill or compost facility operator certification may be required.

Good to know

There is some mobility between occupations with similar technological or licensing requirements within this group.

Codes in the same group

NOC	Occupation	TEER
92010	Supervisors, mineral and metal processing	2
92012	Supervisors, food and beverage processing	2
92013	Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing	2
92014	Supervisors, forest products processing	2
92015	Supervisors, textile, fabric, fur and leather products processing and manufacturing	2

Official sources

noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 Version 1.0: 92011 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities
statcan.gc.caStatistics Canada: National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 Version 1.0
canada.caIRCC: Find your National Occupational Classification (NOC)
canada.caIRCC: Express Entry, who can apply