Pipeline pump operator

Code 8113.4

Pipeline pump operators tend pump equipment and systems to transfer liquids and substances (e.g. such as chemical solutions, crude oil, gases, and others) from one point to the next. They operate hoses, pumps, and other equipment according to the good to be transferred. They ensure smooth circulation and flow of the goods in the pipelines.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • mechanical engineering
  • mechanics
  • pipeline coating properties

Skills and competences

  • apply health and safety standards
  • pump products
  • monitor gauge
  • manejar sistemas de bombeo de petróleo
  • maintain pipeline coating properties
  • maintain tanks
  • operate hydraulic pumps
  • operate pumping equipment
  • prevent pipeline deterioration
  • regulate the flow of substances in pipelines
  • monitor storage vessels used to transport goods via pipeline
  • transfer oil
  • transfer liquid goods
  • use rigging equipment

Transversal competences

  • act with a high level of safety awareness

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This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences