Plant Maintenance Worker (Petroleum Refining)
プラントほぜんこう（せきゆせいせい）
Industry & Occupation
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Summary
A job that inspects, maintains, and repairs equipment, piping, and control devices in petroleum refining plants to ensure safe and stable operation.
Description
Plant Maintenance Worker (Petroleum Refining) is a specialized technical role that performs daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and fault repairs on various equipment, piping, and control systems within petroleum refineries. They read P&ID drawings, disassemble and assemble rotating machinery, repair leaks and wear in valves and piping, and detect abnormalities using vibration analysis and infrared inspections. Additionally, they handle primary responses to control system issues through basic PLC and control panel operations, while thoroughly implementing safety management and risk assessments to conduct operational maintenance in compliance with laws, regulations, and company standards.
Future Outlook
Advancements in equipment utilization and digitalization will increase demand for predictive maintenance technologies using AI and IoT. Concerns over labor shortages due to retiring skilled workers will make technology succession and advancement key challenges.
Personality Traits
Able to respond flexibly / High safety awareness / Meticulous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night shift / OJT Training / On-site work / Shift work / Team system
Career Path
Plant Maintenance Technician → Shift Leader → Maintenance Group Leader → Equipment Management Engineer → Plant Engineer → Maintenance Department Manager
Required Skills
P&ID Drawing Reading / PLC Operation / Piping and Valve Maintenance / Plant Maintenance Technology / Rotating Machinery Disassembly and Assembly / Safety Management / Vibration and Infrared Inspection (Basic Operation)
Recommended Skills
Acoustic Emission Inspection / English Technical Document Reading / IoT Sensor Data Utilization / Predictive Maintenance Technology / Project Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small defects can lead to shutdowns or major accidents. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
| Problem Solving | Because identifying failure causes and quickly devising countermeasures is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Boiler Technician (Class B)
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B, Type 4)
- High-Pressure Gas Manufacturing Safety Manager (Class A/B)
- Plant Piping Skill Holder
- Second-Class Electrician
- Slinging Skills Training
- Welding Skill Holder (Arc Welding)
Aliases
- Petroleum Plant Maintenance Technician
- Plant Maintenance Technician
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