Set equipment controls

Manipulate equipment controls to produce required volumes and required product quality. Take into account lab recommendations, schedules and test results.

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skill/competence

cross-sector

Set equipment controls is an essential skill of the following occupations:

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 the equipment to ensure minimum disruptions. Pump systems operators work from a highly automated control room, where they communicate with other workers to coordinate pump activities. Pump system operators undertake minor repairs and maintenance, and report as called for.
Gauger: Gaugers test oil during the processing and before dispatch. They control pumping systems and regulate the flow of oil into the pipelines.
Distillation operator: Distillation operators run and oversee the oil distillation process and assist with troubleshooting. They operate distillation equipment to separate intermediate products or impurities from oil. They turn control valves and gauges to attain temperatures, material flow rate, pressure, etc. 
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.

Set equipment controls 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.

References

1. Set equipment controls – ESCO