Oil and Gas Transportation Operator_V1

Petro-LMI Occupational Profile: Oil and Gas Transportation Operator

DRAFT V1

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Petro –LMI Job Family: Operator

Oil and Gas Transportation Operator [6-3](NOC 7511, 8412, 8615, ONET53-3032)

ONET Bright Outlook, Green Occupation

Sub-profiles

Swamper (entry level position)[6-3a]

Bed Truck Operator[6-3b]

Bulk Haul Truck Operator[6-3c]

Multi-Wheel Truck Operator[6-3d]

Winch Tractor Operator[6-3e]

Trucking Supervisor[6-3f]

Example Titles

Rigger

Truck Driver

Occupation Overview

Transport truck drivers operate heavy trucks to transport goods and materials over urban, interurban, provincial and international routes. This unit group also includes drivers of special purpose trucks and shunters who move trailers to and from loading docks within trucking yards or lots. In addition to transport trucks, Oil and Gas Transportation Operators operate specialized truck equipment designed for the oil and gas industry.

This occupation would appeal to someone who has an affinity to driving including challenging conditions. They will have the ability to problem solve and think quickly on their feet. An Oil and Gas Transportation Operator will be have a mechanical and will be willing to perform activities that require physical exertion, and work for long hours at a time. They place a high value on their personal safety as well as that of others. This occupation requires a high level of attention to detail as well as alertness and the ability to concentrate.

This occupation is employed by transportation, manufacturing, distribution and moving companies, and trucking employment service agencies, or they may be self-employed.

Occupation Specific Work Activities: These are the major tasks and activities that are specific to the occupation of Oil and Gas Transportation Operator. An Oil and Gas Transportation Operator would be required to do some or all of these activities. There may be some highly specialized activities required which are captured in one or more of this list of activities. Specific Work Activities are categorized into the following General Work Activities: Information Input, Mental Processes, Work Output, Interacting with others and Miscellaneous.

Occupation Specific Work Activities – to be validated by industry

Experience levels: Entry=0-5 yrs Senior 10+

Frequency Ratings: 0 = never performed 1 = rarely performed, 2 = performed at least once during each job, 3= typically performed several times during a job 4 = performed at least every shift, 5 = performed multiple times per shift

Importance Ratings: 0 = not at all important for an individual to have these skills, 1= somewhat important, 2 = very important 3 = critically important

Work Activities

General Work Activity
Definition / Entry / Senior
Information Input (II) / Imp / Freq / Imp / Freq
II-1 / Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. (in addition to the ONET definitionthese are activities that involve the execution of plans, programs, experiments etc. – “Conducting”, “sampling”, )
II-2 / Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
(Monitoring information, processes and activities, aka “overseeing”)
II-3 / Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
(Identifying Information – no additional characterization at this time)
II-4 / Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
(Inspecting – works, operations, )
  • Assist Truck Operator in conducting pre and post trip inspections[6-3a]

  • Conduct inspections of vehicles and auxiliary equipment to ensure standards are met[6-3e]

II-5 / Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. (e.g.Estimating project costs, reserves, potential revenue, )
II-6 / Complete Training
Successfully Complete training that is not required for employment
II-7 / Applying Health and Safety principles
Participating in safety programs, ensuring personal safety, reporting issues for process improvement (identifying hazards etc.)
  • Check vehicles to ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order.

  • Follow appropriate safety procedures for transporting dangerous goods.

Mental Processes (MP)
What processing, planning, problem-solving, decision-making, and innovating activities are performed with job-relevant information?
MP-1 / Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
MP-2 / Processing Information
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. (Data or information manipulation)
  • Read bills of lading to determine assignment details.

MP-3 / Evaluating Information
Using relevant information and individual judgment to make a determination for a course of action (Activities involved in planning and completing studies
MP-4 / Determine Compliance
(Activities specifically related to determining compliance )
Using information to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
  • Drive trucks to weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with government regulations.

MP-5 / Analyzing Data or Information
(Data Analysis – using data information sets, conducting research) Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
MP-6 / Solving Problems and making decisions
(Using information to trouble shoot and address, project issues – non-equipment related) Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality[6-3e]

MP-7 / Thinking Creatively
(Also includes design and development of programs, procedures, processes – does not include the execution of above)
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules[6-3e]

MP_8 / Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
(Staying Current)
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
MP-9 / Developing Objectives and Strategies
()
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
MP-10 / Scheduling Work and Activities
(eg. project management)
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  • Plan trip logistics and obtain required documentation to transport goods

MP-11 / Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
(Work Plans)
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Work Output(WO)
What physical activities are performed, what equipment and vehicles are operated/controlled, and what complex/technical activities are accomplished as job outputs?
WO-1 / Performing General Physical Activities
(Physical Activity)
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
  • Load and unload trucks[6-3a]

WO-2 / Handling and Moving Objects
(preparation, cleaning, sterilizing, moving /placement of equipment)
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
  • Dismantle and assemble drilling rig, service rig, pump jack, flare stack etc.[6-3a]

  • Perform a variety of tasks as a helper to assist Truck Operator[6-3a]

WO-3 / Controlling Machines and Processes
(Operating specialized equipment, electronic equipment and apparatusof different scales)
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
WO-4 / Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
(Heavy equipment,)
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
  • Operate a truck (without a trailer) specifically designed for the oil and gas industry with a flat deck, winch and gin poles[6-3b]

  • Operate any kind of truck including vacuum trucks with a vessel or tank used to transport liquids, natural gas products, dry bulk commodities and other supplies[6-3b]

  • Operate a multi-wheeled truck – truck and trailer configurations including trailers, jeeps and boosters and specialized dollies.[6-3c]

  • Operate a winch tractor to assist with the loading and off-loading of rig loads onto trailers without the use of cranes[6-3d]

WO-5 / Interacting With Computers
(Operating Computers)
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
WO-6 / Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
(Developing Technical Specifications to be used in contracts, RFQs)
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
WO-7 / Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
(Repairing and Maintaining Equipment)
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
  • Perform basic vehicle maintenance tasks, such as adding oil, fuel, or radiator fluid or performing minor repairs.

WO-8 / Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
(Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment)
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
WO-9 / Documenting/Recording Information
(logs, data, forms,)
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
  • Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status, following applicable state and federal regulations.

  • Obtain receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required.

WO-10 / Application
Implement, Practice, Participate in programs, policies, procedures
WO-11 / Quality Assurance
Interacting With Others(IWO)
What interactions with other persons or supervisory activities occur while performing this job?
IWO-1 / Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
(Interpreting Information, results, )
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
IWO-2 / Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
(Communicating Internally –reports, sharing information, providing support)
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
IWO-3 / Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
(Communicating Externally – dealing with contractors, service providers, regulators)
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
IWO-4 / Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
(Fostering relationships )
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
IWO_5 / Assisting and Caring for Others
(Caring for others)
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
IWO-6 / Selling or Influencing Others
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
IWO-7 / Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
(Resolving Conflict)
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
IWO-8 / Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
(Working with the Public)
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
IWO-9 / Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
(Scheduling people)
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
IWO-10 / Developing and Building Teams
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
IWO-11 / Training and Teaching Others
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
  • Assist with training of staff of job responsibilities, safety procedures and company policy[6-3e]

IWO-12 / Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
(Guiding others - oversee projects)
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
  • Oversee requisition equipment and personnel[6-3e]

IWO-13 / Coaching and Developing Others
(Coaching others)
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Recommend personnel actions such as performance appraisals and promotions[6-3e]

IWO - 14 / Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
IWO-15 / Performing Administrative Activities
(Writing reports, preparing/handling contracts,)
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
  • Obtain special permits and other documents required to transport cargo on international routes

IWO-16 / Staffing Organizational Units
(Staffing)
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
IWO-17 / Monitoring and Controlling Resources
(Controlling Resources – maintaining inventories, ordering materials)
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Competencies – to be validated by industry

Importance Ratings: 0 = not at all important for an individual to have these skills, 1= somewhat important, 2 = very important 3 = critically important

Proficiency Level Ratings: 0 = not applicable, 1 = basic skill level, 2 = intermediate skill level, 3 = high skill level, 4 = expert skill level

Knowledge

Competency Area / Definition / Entry / Senior
Imp / Prof / Imp / Prof
Administration and Management / Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Biology / Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
Building and Construction / Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Chemistry / Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Clerical / Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Communications and Media / Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Computers and Electronics / Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Customer and Personal Service / Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Design / Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Economics and Accounting / Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Education and Training / Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Engineering and Technology / Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
English Language / Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Fine Arts / Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drams and sculpture
Food Production / Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting growing and harvesting food products (both plan and animal for consumption, including storage/handling techniques
Foreign Language / Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar and pronunciation
Geography / Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Law and Government / Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Mathematics / Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Mechanical / Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Human Resources / Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Physics / Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.
Production and Processing / Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing effective manufacturing.
Psychology / Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
Public Safety and Security / Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, provincial/territorial, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Sales and Marketing / Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Sociology and Anthropology
(We were going to title Socio-Cultural) / Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
Transportation / Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.

Skills – Foundational