Pipeline Pump Operator Stationary Plant & Machine Operators

Discipline that applies principles of physics, engineering and materials science to design, analyse, manufacture and maintain mechanical systems.

Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

Know pipeline coating properties such as external anti-corrosion, internal coating, concrete weight coating, thermal insulation, and others.

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

Oversee the data presented by a gauge concerning the measurement of pressure, temperature, thickness of a material, and others.

Operate hydraulic pumping systems.

Operate pumping equipment; oversee gas and oil transport from wellheads to refineries or storage facilities.

Ensure the conservation of pipelines by undertaking adequate maintenance of the system and its coating properties. Prevent corrosion formation, leaks, and other problems.

Operate pumping machines according to specific procedures and depending on the kind of product. Ensure correct quantities and adequate feeding for the process.

Ensure high levels of safety awareness; use personal protection equipment; communicate with staff members and provide advice on health and safety issues.

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.

Clean and keep in adequate condition tanks, basins, and filter beds using hand tools and power tools.

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.

Manipulate control panels to adjust pressure and temperature and to direct product flow rate. Control oil pumping systems; monitor liquid circulation in petroleum refinery.

Control of the flow of substances such as gases, chemicals, oils, and other materials transported via pipelines and pump stations.

Use appropriate equipment and tools to transfer liquid goods from storage vessels to pipelines and vice versa.

Prepare specific volumes of refined and unrefined materials for storage; transfer materials that require further processing.

Set up rolling and lifting equipment required to lift and move objects e.g. with a crane or block and tackle system.

Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.

Terms for lifting equipment, lifting accessories, slings, shackles, wires, ropes, chains, cables and nets.

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 …

Safely handle industrial chemicals; use them efficiently and ensure that no harm is done to the environment.

Transport heavy objects using lifting equipment such as cranes, forklifts etc.

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.

Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel; wear protective eyewear during the working process.

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

Tighten or unscrew pump parts using hand and power tools; maintenance of tubing, casing and pump rods.

Operate hydraulic jack lift or truck to move goods before or after bundling.