gas station operator

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.

Alternative Labels

butadiene compressor operator

butane compressor operator

ethylene compressor operator

gas-compressor operative

gas-compressor operator

gas compressor and gas pumping station operative

gas compressor and gas pumping station operator

gas compressor station operator

gas pumping station operative

gas pumping station operator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

ensure correct gas pressure maintain equipment monitor valves operate gas extraction equipment operate pumping equipment optimise production processes parameters read gas meter record production data tend compressor engine test oxygen purity use chemical analysis equipment

Essential Knowledge

comply with pipeline transport regulations

Optional Skills and Competences

adhere to Standard Operating Procedures clean equipment inspect pipelines manage chemical testing procedures manage emergency procedures prepare chemical samples test chemical samples

Optional Knowledge

gas chromatography office software types of pipelines

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f1c8c186-bef9-4d72-9257-90fc4f992ab7

Status

released

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