# Competences — refining machine operator

Source: ESCO v1.2.1 occupation-skill relations (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/ed41ca50-bb2a-41e2-a332-9b2df83040c1).

## Essential

- **adhere to organisational guidelines** (skill/competence)
- **alkali stages of refining processes for edible oils** (knowledge)
- **apply GMP** (skill/competence)
- **apply HACCP** (skill/competence)
- **apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages** (skill/competence)
- **be at ease in unsafe environments** (skill/competence)
- **clean food and beverage machinery** (skill/competence)
- **control flow of oils** (skill/competence)
- **disassemble equipment** (skill/competence)
- **ensure public safety and security** (skill/competence)
- **ensure sanitation** (skill/competence)
- **follow hygienic procedures during food processing** (skill/competence)
- **lift heavy weights** (skill/competence)
- **measure density of liquids** (skill/competence)
- **mechanical tools** (knowledge)
- **monitor centrifugal separators** (skill/competence)
- **operate centrifuges** (skill/competence)
- **origin of dietary fats and oils** (knowledge)
- **prepare engine room for operation** (skill/competence)
- **pump products** (skill/competence)
- **tend centrifuge machines** (skill/competence)
- **types of lubricants** (knowledge)
- **wash oils** (skill/competence)

## Optional

- act reliably (skill/competence)
- address problems critically (skill/competence)
- check sensorial parameters of oils and fats (skill/competence)
- chemistry (knowledge)
- contribute to bilge and ballast operations (skill/competence)
- degum liquids (skill/competence)
- ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production (skill/competence)
- exert quality control to processing food (skill/competence)
- free fatty acid elimination processes (knowledge)
- health, safety and hygiene legislation (knowledge)
- interpret data in food manufacturing (skill/competence)
- keep machines oiled for steady functioning (skill/competence)
- label samples (skill/competence)
- liaise with colleagues (skill/competence)
- liaise with managers (skill/competence)
- oil seed process (knowledge)
- perform cleaning duties (skill/competence)
- set up equipment for food production (skill/competence)
- write routine reports (skill/competence)