chemical processes
The relevant chemical processes used in manufacture, such as purification, seperation, emulgation and dispergation processing.
Mud loggers analyse the drilling fluids after they have been drilled up. They analyse the fluids in a laboratory. Mud loggers determine the position of hydrocarbons with respect to depth. They also monitor natural gas and identify lithology.
Competences and skills
19 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesnatural gas
The various facets of natural gas: its extraction, processing, constituents, uses, environmental factors, etc.
Cross-sector
2 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.
geology
Solid earth, rock types, structures and the processes by which they are altered.
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Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencescollect samples
Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas, oil or soil samples for testing.
conduct soil sample tests
Analyse and test soil samples; determine gas chromatography and gather relevant isotope and carbon information; determine viscosity.
examine geochemical samples
Analyse laboratory samples using equipment such as spectrometers, gas chromatographs, microscopes, microprobes and carbon analysers. Determine the age and characteristics of environmental samples such as minerals, rock or soil.
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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.
test samples for pollutants
Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.
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work safely with chemicals
Take the necessary precautions for storing, using and disposing chemical products.
Cross-sector
5 competencesmonitor equipment condition
Monitor the correct functioning of gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
perform data analysis
Collect data and statistics to test and evaluate in order to generate assertions and pattern predictions, with the aim of discovering useful information in a decision-making process.
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perform sample testing
Examine and perform tests on prepared samples; avoid any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination during the testing phase. Operate sampling equipment in line with design parameters.
prepare samples for testing
Take and prepare samples for testing, verify their representability; avoid bias and any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination. Provide clear numbering, labelling and recording of the sample details, in order to make sure that the results can be accurately matched to the original material.
- Scope note
- May also perform routine testing on the obtained samples.
write production reports
Make up and complete shift schedules and production reports in a timely manner.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceassess risks implied in rigging operations
Assess risks and potential hazards that come with rigging activities.
Sector-specific
1 competenceadvise on geology for mineral extraction
Provide advice of the impact of geological factors on the development of mineral production. Take into account factors such as cost, safety, and characteristics of deposits.
Cross-sector
2 competencesensure compliance with safety legislation
Implement safety programmes to comply with national laws and legislation. Ensure that equipment and processes are compliant with safety regulations.
troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.