Gas plant operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for gas plant operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for gas plant operator is 93101 (Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing), a TEER 3 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
93101
TEER 3 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 93101 covers
Central control and process operators in petroleum, gas and chemical processing monitor and operate petroleum, petrochemical and chemical plants and monitor, adjust and maintain processing units and equipment in these plants. They are employed by petroleum and natural gas processing, pipeline and petrochemical companies and industrial, agricultural and specialty chemical and pharmaceutical companies.
| Unit group | 93101 — Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 3 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of less than 2 years, or 6+ months of on-the-job training |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Operate electronic or computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical and chemical processes for several processing units
- Control process start-up, shut-down and troubleshooting
- Monitor outside process equipment
- Adjust equipment, valves, pumps and controls and process equipment
- Authorize or co-sign maintenance work orders
- Shut down, isolate and prepare process units or production equipment for maintenance
To use NOC 93101 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 93101 →
Other job titles under NOC 93101
- Acid plant operator
- Chemical process operator
- Chemical processing chief technician
- Gas field production operator
- Gas recovery operator
- Chlor-alkali plant cell room operator
- Master operator - chemical processing
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 93101, one of these may fit better:
- Auxiliary plant operator — NOC 92100 (Power engineers and power systems operators, TEER 2)
- Clothing plant labourer — NOC 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities, TEER 5)
- Dairy plant manager — NOC 90010 (Manufacturing managers, TEER 0)
- Electric generating plant manager — NOC 90011 (Utilities managers, TEER 0)
- Electric power plant manager — NOC 90011 (Utilities managers, TEER 0)
- Fish plant labourer — NOC 95107 (Labourers in fish and seafood processing, TEER 5)
- Fish plant worker — NOC 94142 (Fish and seafood plant workers, TEER 4)
- Mail processing plant manager — NOC 70021 (Postal and courier services managers, TEER 0)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for gas plant operator?+
In NOC 2021, "gas plant operator" is an example title in unit group 93101 — Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing. It is a TEER 3 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is gas plant operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 93101 is TEER 3, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does gas plant operator get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 93101 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a gas plant operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 93101 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says gas plant operator but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 93101. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.