chemistry
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.
Distillation operators run and oversee the oil distillation process and assist with troubleshooting. They operate distillation equipment to separate intermediate products or impurities from oil. They turn control valves and gauges to attain temperatures, material flow rate, pressure, etc.
Competences and skills
16 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
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1 competenceEssential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesclean oil equipment
Clean and sterilise tanks, inflow pipes and production areas; use tools such as scraper, hose and brush; handle chemical solutions.
maintain distillation equipment
Maintain and repair equipment. Identify and report damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
Sector-specific
8 competencescalculate oil deliveries
Make up receipts and calculate deliveries of oil and other petroleum products. Apply standard formulas to calculate test result values.
measure oil tank temperatures
Insert thermometers inside oil tanks to obtain temperature information.
monitor distillation processes
Identify and report problems or potential hazards by monitoring instruments, indicators and meters. Inspect pipelines; lubricate valves or tighten connections if necessary.
operate distillation equipment
Operate control panels and other distillation equipment, in order to monitor and adjust product flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
test oil samples
Analyse oil samples in order to determine characteristics such as consistency, texture, viscosity or concentration. Operate measuring instruments such as pH meters, hydrometers and viscometers.
transfer oil
Prepare specific volumes of refined and unrefined materials for storage; transfer materials that require further processing.
verify distillation safety
Inspect total amount of oil in storage tanks; ensure safety of distillation activities; ensure compliance to legal regulations.
verify oil circulation
Ensure that incoming and outgoing oil circulates through correct meters. Ensure that meters work properly.
Cross-sector
2 competenceskeep task records
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
set equipment controls
Manipulate equipment controls to produce required volumes and required product quality. Take into account lab recommendations, schedules and test results.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
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Cross-sector
1 competencemathematics
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.
Optional skills and competences 2 competences
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Sector-specific
2 competencesanalyse oil operations data
Record and process oil operating data. Comprehend and analyse documents, instruments and data results of laboratory analyses.
coordinate oil well operations
Coordinate well operations such as shutdowns and major projects.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.