nitroglycerin separator operator

Nitroglycerin separator operators maintain the gravity separator, used in explosives processing, controlling the temperature and liquid flow, in order to separate nitroglycerin from spent acids.

Alternative Labels

chemical equipment operative

chemical equipment operator

chemical equipment worker

gravity separator operator

nitro-separator operative

nitro-separator operator

nitroglycerin- separator operative

nitroglycerin-separator operator

nitroglycerin-separator tender

nitroglycerin-separator worker

nitroglycerin gravity separator

nitroglycerin separator operative

nitroglycerin separator tender

nitroglycerin separator worker

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

monitor centrifugal separators monitor nitroglycerin flow monitor tank thermometer operate gas extraction equipment operate raw mineral separation equipment optimise production processes parameters segregate raw materials separate nitroglycerin from acids store spent acids

Optional Skills and Competences

dispose of chemicals dispose of non-hazardous waste drain hazardous liquids draw off wash water dump contents into vat fill the vat with specific ingredients handle chemicals operate explosives production equipment sort waste tend vats following a nitration process test nitroglycerin mixture transfer chemicals use chemical analysis equipment

Optional Knowledge

explosives hazardous waste storage

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/01da600c-ddb3-4a37-95e9-5301b459ae90

Status

released

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