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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.

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Competences
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Groups
4
Essential
12
Optional
10

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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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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Essential skills and competences 11 competences

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operate 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.

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ensure 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.

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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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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.

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operate gas extraction equipment

Operate the equipment used for oxygen and nitrogen extraction equipment such as compressors, fractionating columns, heat exchangers and purifying towers.

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optimise production processes parameters

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

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read gas meter

Read gas measuring meter, recording the relevant information such as the amounts of gas dispensed and received.

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record production data

Keep a record of data such as name, colour and quantity of the produced goods.

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tend compressor engine

Tend the gas compression engines by starting them, monitoring the process of gas compression and performing small maintenance tasks.

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test oxygen purity

Test the purity and the moisture content of the processed oxygen making use of the burette moisture meter.

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use chemical analysis equipment

Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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Sector-specific

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types 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.

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Cross-sector

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gas chromatography

The principles of gas chromatography used to analyse and separate specific compounds which go to vaporisation without decomposition.

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office software

The characteristics and functioning of software programs for office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email and database.

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Optional skills and competences 7 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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inspect pipelines

Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.

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Cross-sector

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adhere to Standard Operating Procedures

Adhere to and follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

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clean equipment

Perform cleaning routines after equipment use.

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manage chemical testing procedures

Manage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.

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manage emergency procedures

React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.

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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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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.

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