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pipeline environmental project manager

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Pipeline environmental project managers ensure the accomplishment of environmental preservation within pipeline transport projects. They, together with a group of managers and specialists, analyse the sites and routes of pipelines in order to advice on environmental issues to be considered and addressed.

2133.10 ISCO 2133 ESCO source
Competences
31
Groups
4
Essential
16
Optional
15

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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Sector-specific

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security requirements of goods transported via pipelines

The security requirements and safety measures necessary to avoid accidents during the transportation of goods such as oil and petroleum products, olefin, ammonia, CO2, hydrogen, and others via pipelines.

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Cross-sector

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environmental legislation

The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.

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Essential skills and competences 14 competences

Occupation specific

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analyse environmental data

Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.

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combine multiple fields of knowledge

Combine inputs and considerations from a variety of diverse spheres (e.g. technical, design, engineering, social) in the development of projects or in the daily performance of a job.

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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.

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ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures

Ensure that the regulations for pipeline operations are met. Ensure pipeline infrastructure compliance with legal mandates, and compliance with regulations governing the transportation of goods via the pipelines.

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implement environmental action plans

Apply plans that address the management of environmental matters in projects, natural site interventions, companies, and others.

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use software tools for site modelling

Use software and other modelling tools to create simulations of and develop scenarios for possible outcomes of site operations. Use the information gathered from simulations and models for analysis and decision making.

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Cross-sector

8 competences
analyse work-related written reports

Read and comprehend job-related reports, analyse the content of reports and apply findings to daily work operations.

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apply company policies

Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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conduct environmental site assessments

Manage and oversee environmental site prospection and assessments for mining or industrial sites. Designate and demarcate areas for geochemical analysis and scientific research.

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develop environmental policy

Develop an organisational policy on sustainable development and compliance with environmental legislation in line with policy mechanisms used in the field of environmental protection.

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implement environmental protection measures

Enforce environmental criteria to prevent environmental damage. Strive for the efficient use of resources in order to prevent waste and reduce costs. Motivate colleagues to take relevant steps to operate in an environmentally friendly manner.

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mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects

Strive to mitigate the potential impact that pipelines and the goods transported in them can have on the environment. Invest time and resources into consideration of the environmental effects of the pipeline, the actions that could be taken to protect the environment, and the potential increase in the costs of the project.

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perform risk analysis

Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.

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Optional knowledge 5 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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comply with pipeline transport regulations

Know about pipeline transport regulations and their application in pipeline fields. Apply pipeline transport regulations in the construction of new sites.

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geographic information systems

The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).

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pipeline coating properties

Pipeline coating properties such as external anti-corrosion, internal coating, concrete weight coating, thermal insulation, and others.

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Cross-sector

2 competences
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.

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geology

Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.

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Optional skills and competences 10 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
conduct surveying activities for construction purposes

Conduct site surveys and preliminary investigations for various structures, earthworks, and foundations prior to the start of the construction process.

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Sector-specific

6 competences
advise on archaeological sites

Consult geological maps and data and analyse aerial photographs; provide advice on site selection and archaeological issues.

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collect geological data

Participate in the collection of geological data such as core logging, geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveying, digital data capture, etc.

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design well for petroleum production

Design sections of the well that communicates with the reservoir fluids and rock to extract petroleum.

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perform pipeline routing studies

Perform routing studies designed to collect information on and analyse the characteristics of the site, the challenges of construction, and other environmental factors that should be taken into consideration in planning project development and installation of pipelines.

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survey sites for pipeline installation

Perform surveys of different kinds of sites, such as inland or maritime site, for the planning and construction of pipeline infrastructure.

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use earth sciences tools

Employ a number of tools as geophysical, geochemical, geological mapping and drilling to discover mineral deposits.

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Cross-sector

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advise on risk management

Provide advice on risk management policies and prevention strategies and their implementation, being aware of different kinds of risks to a specific organisation.

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assess 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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carry out environmental audits

Use equipment to measure various environmental parameters in order to identify environmental problems and investigate manners in which they can be resolved. Perform inspections in order to ensure compliance with environmental legislation.

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