# Competences — gas processing plant operator

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d26a941d-443a-4301-a648-3cb3a4427775).

## Essential

- **comply with pipeline transport regulations** (skill/competence)
- **detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure** (skill/competence)
- **ensure compliance with gas distribution schedule** (skill/competence)
- **ensure correct gas pressure** (skill/competence)
- **ensure equipment maintenance** (skill/competence)
- **ensure maintenance of fuel distribution facilities** (skill/competence)
- **fuel distribution systems** (knowledge)
- **fuel gas** (knowledge)
- **handle gas cylinders** (skill/competence)
- **monitor valves** (skill/competence)
- **perform follow-up on pipeline route services** (skill/competence)
- **prevent pipeline deterioration** (skill/competence)
- **regulate the flow of substances in pipelines** (skill/competence)
- **report on fuel distribution incidents** (skill/competence)
- **types of pipelines** (knowledge)

## Optional

- agree on repair arrangements (skill/competence)
- conduct routine machinery checks (skill/competence)
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation (skill/competence)
- ensure equipment cooling (skill/competence)
- ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures (skill/competence)
- gas consumption (knowledge)
- install metal gas piping (skill/competence)
- mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects (skill/competence)
- monitor automated machines (skill/competence)
- natural gas (knowledge)
- operate pumping equipment (skill/competence)
- operate soldering equipment (skill/competence)
- operate welding equipment (skill/competence)
- perform minor repairs to equipment (skill/competence)
- read gas meter (skill/competence)
- repair pipelines (skill/competence)
- resolve equipment malfunctions (skill/competence)
- security requirements of goods transported via pipelines (knowledge)
- test gas purity (skill/competence)
- test pipeline infrastructure operations (skill/competence)