Perform oil tests

Description

Perform oil sample tests in order to determine product quality; operate centrifugal testing equipment to assess levels of water, bottom sediment or foreign materials.

Alternative labels

sampling of oil
oil sample tests
oil tests
performing of oil tests
sampling oil
oil test performance
performing oil tests
performance of oil tests
oil sampling
sample oil
use oil testing equipment
test oil

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Perform oil tests is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Gauger: Gaugers test oil during the processing and before dispatch. They control pumping systems and regulate the flow of oil into the pipelines.

Optional skill

Perform oil tests is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Refinery shift manager: Refinery shift managers supervise staff, manage plant and equipment, optimise production and ensure safety at the oil refinery on a day-to-day basis.

 


 

References

  1. Perform oil tests – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022