Occupation · 2026 assessment

Oil refining Systems Designer

The Oil refining Systems Designer role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

27%2026
33%2028
40%2030
49%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Generating initial concept variants39%
Adapting an approved solution to formats40%
Selecting visual language and defending the concept11%
Collecting telemetry and preparing shift reports38%
Forecasting load and consumption32%
Automated equipment-condition monitoring31%
Routine switching under normal conditions38%
Field repair and fault localization21%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Generating initial concept variantsAI 39% · human 76%
  2. 2Adapting an approved solution to formatsAI 40% · human 67%
  3. 3Selecting visual language and defending the conceptAI 11% · human 88%
  4. 4Collecting telemetry and preparing shift reportsAI 38% · human 72%
  5. 5Forecasting load and consumptionAI 32% · human 82%
  6. 6Automated equipment-condition monitoringAI 31% · human 71%
  7. 7Routine switching under normal conditionsAI 38% · human 72%
  8. 8Field repair and fault localizationAI 21% · human 81%

Why technology can change this work

  • smart grids automatically balance generation and demand
  • AI forecasts load and output
  • robots and drones inspect hazardous assets

What protects the occupation

  • critical-infrastructure accountability
  • physical work and emergency restoration
  • a large share of value comes from human judgement, trust or personal accountability
  • system decisions under grid instability

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$7 700per month
2035$10 400scenario estimate
2026: $7 70020262027: $7 95020272028: $8 25020282029: $8 50020292030: $8 80020302031: $9 10020312032: $9 40020322033: $9 75020332034: $10 05020342035: $10 4002035
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Job search and transitions

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Skill fit 83% · risk 22%

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Skills you already have

  • energy-system understanding
  • technical diagnostics
  • safety-procedure compliance
  • emergency response

Skills to build

  • smart grids
  • energy storage
  • load forecasting
  • robotic inspection
CurrentOil refining Systems Designer · 27%
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Keepenergy-system understanding · technical diagnostics · safety-procedure compliance
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Addsmart grids · energy storage · load forecasting

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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