control limestone flow
Control the flow of limestone by adjusting the scale of flow into the kiln using rheostats.
Lime kiln operators control equipment that burns limestone to produce lime or carbon dioxide. They control the flow of the materials, fuel, and air and observe the material flow, air, temperature, fuel charts, and oxygen gauges and make adjustments if necessary. They also keep production records.
Competences and skills
18 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 9 competences
Occupation specific
5 competenceshandle hot limestone
Handle hot limestone by scooping it using a shovel in order to prepare the samples to be analysed.
produce slaked lime
Produce slaked lime by transfering the quicklime from the storage tank to the dissolvation tanks where quicklime is mixed with water.
tend lime-kiln
Tend the lime-kiln and related equipment to burn limestone in order to produce carbon dioxide or lime.
transfer quicklime
Transfer the quicklime through the conveyors.
Sector-specific
1 competencemanage kiln ventilation
Managing a product specific and energy efficient kiln ventilation.
Cross-sector
3 competencesoptimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
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.
write batch record documentation
Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of each batch of product.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmechanics
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.
personal protective equipment
Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmaneuver stone blocks
Place blocks of stone in the correct position of the machine bed using electric hoist, wooden blocks and wedges.
tend drawing kiln
Tend the drawing kiln in order to draw glass sheets of flat glass according to specified thickness.
Cross-sector
5 competencesensure operability of protective equipment
Monitor and maintain the equipment used during remediation activities such as disinfection, decontamination, radiation removal or pollution control, in order to ensure that the equipment is functional and able to control the hazard and protect the remediation workers.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
manage waste
Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.
green
- Scope note
- Includes recycling regulations.
operate forklift
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
perform kiln maintenance
Perform small maintenance tasks on drawing kiln such as replacing the cooling pads of the jacket and plugging in the kiln with mortar.