gas scheduling representative

Gas scheduling representatives track and control the flow of natural gas between pipelines and the distribution system, compliant with schedules and demands. They report on the natural gas flow, ensure the schedule is followed or make scheduling adaptations in case of problems to attempt to meet demands.

Alternative Labels

gas demand forecaster

gas production planner

gas production scheduling representative

gas scheduler

short range planner

short range scheduler

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

adapt energy distribution schedules ensure compliance with gas distribution schedule ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects perform follow-up on pipeline route services report on fuel distribution incidents supervise gas distribution operations

Essential Knowledge

comply with pipeline transport regulations fuel distribution systems fuel gas gas consumption security requirements of goods transported via pipelines

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse route possibilities in pipeline projects develop gas distribution schedule ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure correct gas pressure ensure equipment maintenance ensure maintenance of fuel distribution facilities identify energy needs monitor valves perform pipeline routing studies read gas meter test pipeline infrastructure operations

Optional Knowledge

types of pipelines

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c3abb0cb-c78c-4136-b9f9-f9feca9179fa

Status

released

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