Pipeline Maintenance Worker Building & Related Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Pipeline Maintenance Worker Do?
Pipeline maintenance workers operate different equipment to keep the suitability of the pipelines. They perform checks for deviations and administer chemicals according to the needs and cleaning aim (e.g. corrosion shunning)
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Where Do I Start?
Pipeline Coating Properties
Know pipeline coating properties such as external anti-corrosion, internal coating, concrete weight coating, thermal insulation, and others.
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Skills You Need to Become a Pipeline Maintenance Worker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialPipeline Coating Properties knowledge
Know pipeline coating properties such as external anti-corrosion, internal coating, concrete weight coating, thermal insulation, and others.
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialCarry Out Measurements Of Parts skill
Operate measurement instruments to measure parts of manufactured objects. Take into consideration specifications of manufacturers to perform the measuring.
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EssentialEnsure Regulatory Compliance In Pipeline Infrastructures skill
Ensure that the regulations for pipeline operations are met. Ensure pipeline infrastructure compliance with legal mandates, and compliance with regulations governing the transportation of goods via the pipelines.
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EssentialFollow Verbal Instructions skill
Have the ability to follow spoken instructions received from colleagues. Strive to understand and clarify what is being requested.
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EssentialFollow Written Instructions skill
Follow written directions in order to perform a task or carry out a step-by-step procedure.
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EssentialHandle Chemicals skill
Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.
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EssentialInspect Pipelines skill
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.
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EssentialMaintain Equipment skill
Regularly inspect and perform all required activities to maintain the equipment in functional order prior or after its use.
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EssentialMaintain Working Relationships skill
Ensure effective working relationships with colleagues and others. Maintain them over long periods of time.
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EssentialOperate Soldering Equipment skill
Use soldering equipment, such as a soldering gun, a soldering torch or a gas-powered iron, to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel.
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EssentialOperate Welding Equipment skill
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel; wear protective eyewear during the working process.
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EssentialPrevent Pipeline Deterioration skill
Ensure the conservation of pipelines by undertaking adequate maintenance of the system and its coating properties. Prevent corrosion formation, leaks, and other problems.
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EssentialTest Pipeline Infrastructure Operations skill
Perform tests on pipelines, such checking whether there is continuous flow of materials through them, examining for leakages, and assessing the suitability of the location of the pipeline is.
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EssentialUse Personal Protection Equipment skill
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
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EssentialMaintain Pipeline Coating Properties skill
Perform maintenance to pipelines and their coating properties by applying chemicals and techniques. Maintain external anti-corrosion, internal coating, concrete weight coating, thermal insulation, and other coating properties.
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EssentialUse Rigging Equipment skill
Set up rolling and lifting equipment required to lift and move objects e.g. with a crane or block and tackle system.
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Optional Skills (5 of 7 displayed)
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OptionalSecurity Requirements Of Goods Transported Via Pipelines knowledge
Know the security requirements and safety measures necessary to avoid accidents during the transportation of goods via pipelines. Ensure measures for the transport of oil and petroleum products, olefin, ammonia, …
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OptionalPipeline Transport Regulations; knowledge
Know about pipeline transport regulations and their application in pipeline fields. Apply pipeline transport regulations in the construction of new sites.
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OptionalTypes Of Pipelines knowledge
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.
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OptionalDetect Flaws In Pipeline Infrastructure skill
Detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure during construction or over the passage of time such as construction defects, corrosion, ground movement, hot-tap made by error, and others.
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OptionalAssemble Manufactured Pipeline Parts skill
Assemble parts and components made for pipelines in companies or sites. Construct pipeline infrastructures or re-assemble parts that were taken out for repair. Use welding equipment and other tools in …
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OptionalFollow Up Pipeline Integrity Management Priorities skill
Perform follow up on priority actions in the pipeline infrastructure, such as complete coverage, service consistency, and facilitation.
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OptionalMonitor Storage Vessels Used To Transport Goods Via Pipeline skill
Monitor storage vessels for specific goods such as gases, liquids, crude oil, and others. Check gauge levels and other storage requirements depending on the type of goods.
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