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name: nitroglycerin-separator-operator
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'nitroglycerin separator operator' (also: nitroglycerin separator operative, nitroglycerin- separator operative, nitro-separator operator, chemical equipment operative, nitroglycerin separator worker, nitroglycerin-separator tender). Use when the user asks for typical nitroglycerin separator operator work such as: typical nitroglycerin separator operator responsibilities"
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# 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.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- 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

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/01da600c-ddb3-4a37-95e9-5301b459ae90), O*NET 30.3 (51-9011.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*