Nitroglycerin neutraliser

Nitroglycerin neutralisers maintain explosives mixing tanks by neutralizing the process remaining acids.

The following job titles also refer to nitroglycerin neutraliser:

nitroglycerin production operator
neutralizer
nitroglycerin production operative
nitroglycerin production worker
nitroglycerine neutralizer
neutraliser

A high school diploma is generally required to work as a nitroglycerin neutraliser.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Nitroglycerin neutraliser is a Skill level 2 occupation.

No potential next step identified on the General track track for this occupation.

These skills are necessary for the role of nitroglycerin neutraliser.

• Draw off wash water: Draw off the washing water by opening the drain cock after making sure the mixture has settled.
• Test nitroglycerin mixture: Test the washed mixture in order to determine if it became neutral. In case the chemical indicator (such as the litmus) shows the mixture not to be neutral, the washing process needs to restart.
• Optimise production processes parameters: Optimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.
• Transfer chemicals: Transfer the chemical mixture from the mixing tank to the storage tank by turning on the valves.
• Use personal protection equipment: Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
• Tend vats following a nitration process: Tend the vats by neutralising the remaining acids of the nitration process using warm water.
• Fill the vat with specific ingredients: Fill the vat with the necessary ingredients for acid neutralisation starting with warm water and steam of air and finishing with soda ash.
• Document analysis results: Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
• Test chemical samples: Perform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schemes.
• Write batch record documentation: Write reports on the manufactured batches history taking into account the raw data, tests performed and compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of each batch of product.
• Apply health and safety standards: Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
• Prepare chemical samples: Prepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of nitroglycerin neutraliser. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• Explosives: Behaviour of explosives, pyrotechnics and blasting techniques. Associated risks and legal requirements.
• Hazardous waste storage: The regulations and procedures surrounding the safekeeping of materials and substances which pose health and safety risks.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of nitroglycerin neutraliser. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• Communicate test results to other departments: Communicate testing information such as testing schedules, samples testing statistics and test results, to the relevant departments.
• Use chemical analysis equipment: Use the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equipment, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chamber.
• Operate explosives production equipment: Operate equipment used for mixing of chemical ingredients having as their end product explosives such as TNT, tetryl or nitroglycerin.
• Tend agitation machine: Tend agitation machine ensuring that there is a uniform agitation of the batch.
• Prepare soda-ash: Prepare the solution for soda-ash following the specified formula.

8131 – Chemical products plant and machine operators

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References

1. ESCO