Description
Tend the gas compression engines by starting them, monitoring the process of gas compression and performing small maintenance tasks.
Alternative labels
compressor engine operating
tending compressor engine
operating compressor engine
compressor engine tending
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
cross-sector
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Tend compressor engine is an essential skill of the following occupations:
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 operation. They supervise the maintenance of the equipment, and perform tests to detect problems or deviations, and to ensure quality.
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 responsible for pumps and pipelines operations.
Optional skill
Tend compressor engine 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.
Fossil-fuel power plant operator: Fossil-fuel power plant operators operate and maintain industrial equipment, such as generators, turbines and boilers, that provides electricity produced from fossil fuels like natural gas or coal. They ensure the safety of operations and that the equipment complies with legislation. They may also work in combined cycle power plants which use heat recovery systems to recover exhaust heat from one operation and activate steam turbines.
References
- Tend compressor engine – ESCO
