Inspect pipelines

Description

Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.

Occupations requiring this skill

This section is generated automatically.

Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 9 occupations
  • Optional in 18 occupations
  • Total: 27 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 7 (Craft and related trades workers)

Essential for

  • Petroleum pump system operator
    Petroleum pump system operators tend pumps that keep the circulation of oil and derived products running smoothly. They monitor the flow within the pipes at a refinery and test…
  • Water network operative
    Water network operatives maintain pipes and pumping stations used for water supply, waste water removal and sewerage. They perform planned maintenance and repair tasks and clear bl…
  • Pipe welder
    Pipe welders assemble and install parts and components of pipelines for the transport of goods such as water, steam and chemicals through them. They interpret specs such as pneumat…
  • Corrosion technician
    Corrosion technicians monitor the integrity from a pipeline and provide repairs to it if needed. They ensure that the pipelines are properly connected and are in line with the…
  • Sewerage network operative
    Sewerage network operatives maintain sewerage systems which remove and transport wastewater and sewerage. They inspect pipes, pumping stations, and mains, looking for leaks or othe…
  • Pipeline maintenance worker
    Pipeline maintenance workers operate different equipment to keep the suitability of the pipelines. They perform checks for deviations and administer chemicals according to the need…
  • Roustabout
    Roustabouts maintain and repair oil field equipment and machinery using hand and power tools. They do general labor, such as cleaning, digging trenches, scraping and painting rig c…
  • Gas service technician
    Gas service technicians install and maintain gas service appliances and systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in accordance with regulations, repair faults…
  • Drainage worker
    Drainage workers assemble and maintain drainage and dewatering systems. They lay tubes or drainpipes to dry out the ground of a certain structure in order to put a hold…

Optional for

  • Sewerage cleaner
    Sewerage cleaners maintain and clean septic tanks, sewerage systems and their pipes within communities. They remove blockages that stop the sewerage flow to ensure the smooth runni…
  • Waterway construction labourer
    Waterway construction labourers create and maintain canals, dams and other waterway structures such as coastal or inland water plants. They are responsible for the construction of …
  • Derrickhand
    Derrickhands guide the positions and movements of drill pipes. They control the automated pipe-handling equipment. They are often responsible for the condition of drilling fluids, …
  • Drain technician
    Drain technicians install and maintain drainage equipment used in sewer systems, such as pipes and valves. They analyse the design and ensure the proper installation of the drainag…
  • Well-digger
    Well-diggers operate drilling machinery and equipment to create and maintain wells for use in extracting ore and other liquids and gases. They record operations, maintain equipment…
  • Gas transmission system operator
    Gas transmission system operators transport energy in the form of natural gas. They receive natural gas from the production station, transport it through pipelines, ensuring delive…
  • Pipeline route manager
    Pipeline route managers oversee the day-to-day operational aspects of transporting goods via pipeline infrastructures. They have an overview of the network and plan the different r…
  • Construction commercial diver
    Commercial divers work below the surface of the water to install equipment, such as hydraulic structures, waterways and marine facilities. They also inspect, remove and repair the …
  • Drill operator
    Drill operators supervise a team during rigging and drilling operations. They monitor well activity and take measures in case of emergencies. Duties The duties of a drill operator …
  • Septic tank servicer
    Septic tank servicers clean and maintain septic systems. They repair damages and faults, and ensure the tanks are cleaned and maintained, operating cleaning and maintenance machine…
  • Pipeline compliance coordinator
    Pipeline compliance coordinators track, compile and summarise all the compliance and conformance activities in pipeline infrastructures and fields. They ensure that works are carri…
  • Wastewater engineer
    A Wastewater Engineer designs, develops, and manages systems that collect, treat, and dispose of wastewater and sewage safely and efficiently. Their work ensures that domestic, ind…
  • Sewerage systems manager
    Sewerage systems managers coordinate and plan pipe and sewer systems, and supervise sewerage construction and maintenance operations. They supervise wastewater treatment plants and…
  • Gas processing plant supervisor
    Gas processing plant supervisors supervise the processing of gas for utility and energy services by controlling compressors and other processing equipment to ensure standard operat…
  • Underwater construction supervisor
    Underwater construction supervisors monitor underwater construction projects such as tunnels, canal locks and bridge pillars. They guide and instruct construction commercial divers…
  • Gas station operator
    Gas station operators process gases for compression, transmission or recovery by using gas, steam or electric engine compressors. They perform chemical tests on gases and are respo…
  • Water engineer
    Water engineers research and develop methods for the provision of clean water, water treatment and flood damage prevention and reaction. They research water needs in a location and…
  • Pipeline superintendent
    Pipeline superintendents manage the direction and overall development of pipeline transport projects. They envision the planning, the route selection, the management of resources, …

Related skills

 

Create an account to contribute and get credited

Thousands of people read these job profiles every month.
Add your experience and help make careers clearer for everyone.