Gas Meter Installer
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialist who installs gas meters in buildings and facilities and connects them to gas pipes.
Description
Gas meter installers are specialized technicians who install gas meters in gas-using equipment such as homes and factories and securely connect them to gas pipes. They confirm the installation location in advance, read piping drawings, and create work plans. They fix the gas meter in the designated position, connect it to the pipes using joints or flexible tubes, and use leak detection equipment to check airtightness. After the work, they perform valve-opening tests, confirm there are no abnormalities, and hand it over. It is also important to comply with safety rules and security standards, create records, and store them.
Future Outlook
Stable job openings are expected due to the spread of city gas and LP gas, and the need for updating aging equipment. Opportunities for skill acquisition will increase with the spread of IoT-compatible smart meters.
Personality Traits
Cautious / High Safety Awareness / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Day Shift / Direct to/from Site / Outdoor Work / Shift / Stationed Work
Career Path
Apprentice Gas Equipment Worker → Gas Equipment Worker → Team Leader → Safety Supervisor → Chief Engineer
Required Skills
Gas Leak Inspection / Gas Meter Installation Technology / Piping Connection Technology / Safety and Health Knowledge / Tool Operation (Spanner/Wrench)
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Operation / Basic Electrical Construction Knowledge / Blueprint Reading Ability / Communication Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accuracy is required for gas leak inspections, etc. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for long hours of outdoor work, stair climbing, etc. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work procedures are standardized in manuals. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex calculations are few; mainly confirming basic measurement values. |
Related Qualifications
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas Equipment Technician
Aliases
- Gas Meter Installation Worker
- Gas Meter Installer
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- Gas Equipment Worker
- Gas Meter Reader
- Gas Pipefitter
- Pipefitter