engineering processes
The systematic approach to the development and maintenance of engineering systems.
Corrosion technicians monitor the integrity from a pipeline and provide repairs to it if needed. They ensure that the pipelines are properly connected and are in line with the health and safety regulations. Corrosion technicians inspect cathodic protection systems and pipeline connection points for corrosion. They may also assist in the designing of pipelines, analyse soil and write reports on technical issues.
Competences and skills
39 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 9 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencestypes of pipelines
The various types of pipelines and their different usages including the differences between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and their respective feeding systems.
Cross-sector
7 competenceschemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
corrosion types
The various types of oxidation reactions with the environment, such as rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others.
engineering principles
The engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.
mathematics
Mathematics is the study of topics such as quantity, structure, space, and change. It involves the identification of patterns and formulating new conjectures based on them. Mathematicians strive to prove the truth or falsity of these conjectures. There are many fields of mathematics, some of which are widely used for practical applications.
physics
The natural science involving the study of matter, motion, energy, force and related notions.
quality assurance methodologies
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
risk management
The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given context, and the methods for dealing with risks effectively.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceinspect pipelines
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.
Cross-sector
9 competencescollaborate with engineers
Work closely and communicate with engineers on designs or new products.
create solutions to problems
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
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execute analytical mathematical calculations
Apply mathematical methods and make use of calculation technologies in order to perform analyses and devise solutions to specific problems.
manage health and safety standards
Oversee all personnel and processes to comply with health, safety and hygiene standards. Communicate and support alignment of these requirements with the company's health and safety programmes.
recognise signs of corrosion
Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.
repair pipelines
Conduct maintenance and repair work on pipelines to prevent or remedy damages using, if necessary, remote-controlled robots.
write technical reports
Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Optional knowledge 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competenceschemical processes
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
soil structure
Diversity of soil elements and types of soil in relation to plant growth.
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Cross-sector
8 competencesanalytical chemistry
Instruments and methods used to separate, identify and quantify matter-the chemical components of natural and artificial materials and solutions.
design principles
The elements used in design such as unity, scale, proportion, balance, symmetry, space, form, texture, colour, light, shade and congruence and their application into practice.
inorganic chemistry
The chemistry of substances that do not contain hydrocarbon radicals.
laboratory techniques
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
mechanics
Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.
production processes
Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.
soil science
The field of science that studies soil as a natural resource, its characteristics, formation, and classification. It also examines the physical, biological, and chemical potential of soil.
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types of metal
Qualities, specifications, applications and reactions to different fabricating processes of various types of metal, such as steel, aluminium, brass, copper and others.
Optional skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesconduct soil sample tests
Analyse and test soil samples; determine gas chromatography and gather relevant isotope and carbon information; determine viscosity.
create designs for pipeline engineering
Design pipeline infrastructure considering engineering principles. Create blueprints, measure sites, define materials, and present functional proposals for their construction.
detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure
Detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure during construction or over the passage of time. Detect flaws such as construction defects, corrosion, ground movement, hot-tap made by error, and others.
Cross-sector
7 competencesassess environmental impact
Monitor environmental impacts and carry out assessments in order to identify and to reduce the organisation's environmental risks while taking costs into account.
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keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
perform laboratory tests
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
perform scientific research
Gain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.
research
prepare chemical samples
Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.
use ICT systems
Select and use ICT systems for a variety of complex tasks in order to meet a variety of needs.
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use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.