Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing
The Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing subsector is based on the transformation of crude petroleum and coal into usable products. The dominant process is petroleum refining that involves the separation of crude petroleum into component products through such techniques as cracking and distillation. In addition, this subsector includes establishments that primarily further process refined petroleum and coal products and produce products, such as asphalt coatings and petroleum lubricating oils. However, establishments that manufacture petrochemicals from refined petroleum are classified in Industry 32511, Petrochemical Manufacturing.
Top Careers in this Sector
Production Occupations
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Plant and System Operators
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Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators
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Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
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Other Production Occupations
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Management Occupations
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Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
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Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
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Construction and Extraction Occupations
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Architecture and Engineering Occupations
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Engineers
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Construction Trades Workers
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Business and Financial Operations Occupations
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Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
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Business Operations Specialists
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Office and Administrative Support Occupations
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Material Moving Workers
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Supervisors of Production Workers
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
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First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers
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Industry Snapshot
Avg Salary
$95,516
Growth Rate
+1.46%
Active Roles
307