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.
Gas station operators process gases for compression, transmission or recovery by using gas, steam or electric engine compressors. They perform chemical tests on gases and are responsible for pumps and pipelines operations.
Competences and skills
22 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceoperate pumping equipment
Operate pumping equipment and control oil and gas pumping systems. Manipulate control panels to adjust pressure and temperature, as well as to direct product flow rate and to monitor liquid circulation in petroleum refinery. Oversee gas and oil transport from wellheads to refineries or storage facilities.
Cross-sector
10 competencesensure correct gas pressure
Ensure the necessary, usually constant, pressure of gas which is part of a machine or tool, such as torching equipment, used to process metal workpieces during metal fabrication processes.
maintain equipment
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
monitor valves
Monitor and accordingly adjust the valves in order to allow a specific amount of liquids (such as ammonia sulfuric acid or viscous soap) or steam into the mixer or machine.
operate gas extraction equipment
Operate the equipment used for oxygen and nitrogen extraction equipment such as compressors, fractionating columns, heat exchangers and purifying towers.
optimise production processes parameters
Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
read gas meter
Read gas measuring meter, recording the relevant information such as the amounts of gas dispensed and received.
record production data
Keep a record of data such as name, colour and quantity of the produced goods.
tend compressor engine
Tend the gas compression engines by starting them, monitoring the process of gas compression and performing small maintenance tasks.
test oxygen purity
Test the purity and the moisture content of the processed oxygen making use of the burette moisture meter.
use chemical analysis equipment
Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencetypes of pipelines
The various types of pipelines and their different usages including the differences between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and their respective feeding systems.
Cross-sector
2 competencesgas chromatography
The principles of gas chromatography used to analyse and separate specific compounds which go to vaporisation without decomposition.
office software
The characteristics and functioning of software programs for office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email and database.
digital
Optional skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceinspect pipelines
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.
Cross-sector
6 competencesadhere to Standard Operating Procedures
Adhere to and follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
clean equipment
Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.
manage chemical testing procedures
Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.
manage emergency procedures
React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.
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.
test chemical samples
Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.