§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

gas transmission system operator

Gas transmission system operators transport energy in the form of natural gas.

Description

Gas transmission system operators transport energy in the form of natural gas. They receive natural gas from the production station, transport it through pipelines, ensuring delivery to gas distribution stations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

security requirements of goods transported via pipelines fuel gas types of pipelines gas market

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

fuel distribution systems

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure manage gas transmission system test pipeline infrastructure operations comply with pipeline transport regulations ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures perform follow-up on pipeline route services ensure compliance with environmental legislation regulate the flow of substances in pipelines

OPTIONALOptional competences

mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects prepare timelines for pipeline development projects survey sites for pipeline installation analyse energy market trends perform pipeline routing studies ensure maintenance of fuel distribution facilities repair pipelines inspect pipelines analyse route possibilities in pipeline projects prevent pipeline deterioration set management priorities in pipeline networks supervise gas distribution operations ensure compliance with gas distribution schedule

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)