City Gas Production Equipment Operator
としガスせいぞうせつびオペレーター
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
City gas production equipment operators operate and monitor manufacturing plant equipment for city gas supply, ensuring safe and stable gas production and supply as a technical profession.
Description
City gas production equipment operators work in plants that produce city gas from natural gas or LNG, handling operations of various processing equipment such as pressure and temperature adjustment, flow control, desulfurization, and dehydration. They also conduct sampling analysis to maintain gas quality, inspect safety devices, respond to emergencies, perform regular maintenance, troubleshoot abnormalities after detection, conduct equipment maintenance, and handle recording and reporting tasks.
Future Outlook
Overall demand is stable. With the strengthening of high-pressure gas safety regulations and the trend toward decarbonization, demand for technicians handling biogas and hydrogen will increase. As automation and remote monitoring technologies advance, acquiring skills as a control technician will be key going forward.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Cautious / Cooperative / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
24-hour operation / Maintenance / Night shifts / On-call / Shift work
Career Path
Operator Apprentice → City Gas Production Equipment Operator → Shift Leader → Operation Manager → Plant Engineer
Required Skills
Emergency Response (Initial Firefighting) / Instrumentation Control / Plant Operation / Process Instrumentation / Safety Management
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Instrumentation Engineering / Process Simulation / Reading English Technical Documents
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because overlooking small abnormalities can lead to major accidents. |
| Problem Solving | Because identifying causes and addressing equipment troubles when they occur is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure pressure from emergencies and shift work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Routine tasks predominate, and adherence to procedures is more important than originality. |
Related Qualifications
- Boiler Technician
- Hazardous Materials Handler Class B Type 4
- High-Pressure Gas Manufacturing Safety Manager (Class A/B)
Aliases
- City Gas Plant Operator
- Gas Production Operator
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