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lime kiln operator

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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.

8131.10 ISCO 8131 ESCO source
Competences
18
Groups
3
Essential
9
Optional
9

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

Occupation specific

5 competences
control limestone flow

Control the flow of limestone by adjusting the scale of flow into the kiln using rheostats.

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handle hot limestone

Handle hot limestone by scooping it using a shovel in order to prepare the samples to be analysed.

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produce slaked lime

Produce slaked lime by transfering the quicklime from the storage tank to the dissolvation tanks where quicklime is mixed with water.

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tend lime-kiln

Tend the lime-kiln and related equipment to burn limestone in order to produce carbon dioxide or lime.

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transfer quicklime

Transfer the quicklime through the conveyors.

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Sector-specific

1 competence
manage kiln ventilation

Managing a product specific and energy efficient kiln ventilation.

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Cross-sector

3 competences
optimise production processes parameters

Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.

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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.

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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.

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Optional knowledge 2 competences

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Cross-sector

2 competences
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.

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personal protective equipment

Types of protective materials and equipment foreseen for various types of tasks such as general or specialised cleaning activities.

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Optional skills and competences 7 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

2 competences
maneuver stone blocks

Place blocks of stone in the correct position of the machine bed using electric hoist, wooden blocks and wedges.

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tend drawing kiln

Tend the drawing kiln in order to draw glass sheets of flat glass according to specified thickness.

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Cross-sector

5 competences
ensure 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.

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maintain equipment

Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.

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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.

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Scope note
Includes recycling regulations.
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operate forklift

Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.

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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.

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