biogas technician

Biogas technicians work in the derivation of gas from organic matter and produced as landfill gas or digested gas. They operate equipment in biogas plants, perform tests and maintenance tasks, and take action in the event of a failure.

Alternative Labels

anaerobic digester technician

biogas equipment maintenance technician

biogas equipment technician

biogas generation technician

biogas production technician

biomass gas generation technician

biomass plant technician

landfill gas plant technician

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 ensure equipment maintenance handle gas cylinders maintain biogas plant operate biogas plant resolve equipment malfunctions test gas purity

Essential Knowledge

biogas energy biomass conversion fuel gas mechanics natural gas natural gas liquids recovery processes

Optional Skills and Competences

arrange equipment repairs collaborate with engineers ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure compliance with gas distribution schedule maintain records of maintenance interventions monitor electric generators monitor utility equipment monitor valves operate biogas meter operate boiler operate steam turbine replace large components use remote control equipment

Optional Knowledge

electric generators electrical power safety regulations electricity energy conservation renewable energy types of steam engines

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6eb85dd0-1188-4081-bf54-1345fb5de3ca

Status

released

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