Gas Service Technician Building & Related Trades Workers

The various qualities, hazards and applications of gaseous fuels, such as oxy-acetylene, oxy-gasoline, oxy-hydrogen and others.

The various facets of natural gas: its extraction, processing, constituents, uses, environmental factors, etc.

Know various types of pipelines and their different usages. Differentiate between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and understand their respective feeding systems.

Ensure the necessary, usually constant, pressure of gas which is part of a machine or tool, such as torching equipment, used to process metal workpieces during metal fabrication processes.

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

Analyse, understand and apply the information provided regarding technical conditions.

Conduct maintenance and repair work on pipelines to prevent or remedy damages using, if necessary, remote-controlled robots.

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

Safely install gas pipes and tubes made of steel or copper. Install all necessary connectors and modern ball valves. Test the pipe to make sure there are no leaks.

Operate sealed vessels which contain fluids which are heated or vaporised, not always up to boiling, for heating or power generation, such as in utilities. Ensure safe procedures by monitoring …

Use the appropriate copper pipes to serve as gas lines. Cut the pipes to size and remove any sharp ridges after cutting. Flare the ends with the right size flare …

Repair boilers, heat exchangers, fired heaters, tanks, reactors and other pressure vessels by use of welding techniques applied to cut and formed metal sheets.

Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. Building and renovation techniques used to achieve this. Legislation and procedures regarding energy performance of buildings.

Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase.

Read and interpret such technical resources such as digital or paper drawings and adjustment data in order to properly set up a machine or working tool, or to assemble mechanical …

Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions.

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

Monitor equipment which provides utility services such as power, heat, refrigeration, and steam, in order to ensure they are functional, operate according to regulations, and to check for faults.

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

Operate welding equipment in a safe manner; use welding techniques such as shielded metal arc welding or flux-cored arc welding.

Prepare resources and activities to execute installation maintenance, according to budget needs.

Make sure the machines and installations are properly supplied with air and coolants in order to prevent overheating and other malfunctions.

Install gas heaters, which burn fossil fuels such as methane, butane, or LPG to heat air. Attach an exhaust vent if required. Configure the gas heater if it features electronic …

Install equipment which is used for the provision of utility services through various energy means, such as heat, steam, power, and refrigeration, and ensure correct and safe installation of the …

Read gas measuring meter, recording the relevant information such as the amounts of gas dispensed and received.