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Gas production engineer

A gas production engineer is a person who develops methods of optimising the extraction and production of gas for the energy and network utility sector, designs gas production systems, supervises production activity and develops improvements to systems already running.

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Rate 5 of the 21 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

ensure compliance with environmental legislation

adjust engineering designs

design utility equipment

perform scientific research

use technical drawing software

About gas production engineer

The engineer applies gas engineering methods such as hydraulic fracturing, which increases the flow from a reservoir, and natural gas condensate recovery processes, and designs the utility equipment that moves gas from the well into the network.

The engineer uses gas chromatography to establish the composition of the extracted gas, because gas is a mixture and its value, its treatment and its safe handling all depend on what is in it. Knowledge of gaseous fuel shows what a given gas can be used for.

The engineer supervises production, the operational side, including plants that run continuously, and develops improvements to existing systems. The work draws on engineering principles, industrial engineering and knowledge of gas production and distribution processes. Formal requirements for education and licences are set by the employer.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (21)

production processesproduction processesMaterials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.engineering principlesengineering principlesThe engineering elements like functionality, replicability, and costs in relation to the design and how they are applied in the completion of engineering projects.gas dehydration processesgas dehydration processesThe processes used to remove water from natural gas such as the absorption process using glycol or activated alumina.manufacturing processesmanufacturing processesThe steps required through which a material is transformed into a product, its development and full-scale manufacturing.natural gas liquids recovery processesnatural gas liquids recovery processesBe aware of common processes used to separate heavier hydrocarbons such as ethane, propane and butane from the methane, which is the finished product of the gas processing plant. Be aware of oil absor...gas contaminant removal processesgas contaminant removal processesThe processes used to remove contaminants such as mercury, nitrogen and helium from natural gas; the techniques such as activated carbon and molecular sieves and the recovery of the removed material i...technical drawingstechnical drawingsDrawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.natural gasnatural gasThe various facets of natural gas: its extraction, processing, constituents, uses, environmental factors, etc.gas chromatographygas chromatographyThe principles of gas chromatography used to analyse and separate specific compounds which go to vaporisation without decomposition.natural gas liquids fractionation processesnatural gas liquids fractionation processesThe processes used to separate natural gas liquids or NGLs into its constituents, including ethand, propane, butane, and heavier hydrocarbons. Understand the workings of the deethaniser, depropaniser,...fuel gasfuel gasThe various qualities, hazards and applications of gaseous fuels, such as oxy-acetylene, oxy-gasoline, oxy-hydrogen and others.industrial engineeringindustrial engineeringThe field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.hydraulic fracturinghydraulic fracturingThe gas extraction technique in which high-pressure fluids are injected into deep water surfaces in order to release natural gas, petroleum, or other non renewable resources.ensure compliance with environmental legislationensure compliance with environmental legislationMonitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation....adjust engineering designsadjust engineering designsAdjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.design utility equipmentdesign utility equipmentDesign equipment which is used for the provision of utility services, such as heat, steam, power, and refrigeration, in order to improve efficiency and sustainability in the provision of utilities to ...perform scientific researchperform scientific researchGain, correct or improve knowledge about phenomena by using scientific methods and techniques, based on empirical or measurable observations.use technical drawing softwareuse technical drawing softwareCreate technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.test gas puritytest gas purityTest the purity of the gas using specific testing equipment.design natural gas processing systemsdesign natural gas processing systemsDesign equipment and procedures to remove impurities from natural gas in order to ensure the by-products comply to regulations and can be used as fuel.approve engineering designapprove engineering designGive consent to the finished engineering design to go over to the actual manufacturing and assembly of the product.
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gas consumptiongas consumptionThe factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of gas consumption in a residence or facility, and methods which can reduce the consumption of gas, or make it more efficient.monitor utility equipmentmonitor utility equipmentMonitor equipment which provides utility services such as power, heat, refrigeration, and steam, in order to ensure they are functional, operate according to regulations, and to check for faults.optimise production processes parametersoptimise production processes parametersOptimise and maintain the parameters of the production process such as flow, temperature or pressure.wear appropriate protective gearwear appropriate protective gearWear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.ensure correct gas pressureensure correct gas pressureEnsure the necessary, usually constant, pressure of gas which is part of a machine or tool, such as torching equipment, used to process metal workpieces during metal fabrication processes.develop scientific research protocolsdevelop scientific research protocolsDevelop and record the procedural method used for a specific scientific experiment in order to enable its replication.test chemical samplestest chemical samplesPerform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schem...manage chemical testing proceduresmanage chemical testing proceduresManage the procedures to be used in chemical testing by designing them and conducting tests accordingly.operate gas extraction equipmentoperate gas extraction equipmentOperate the equipment used for oxygen and nitrogen extraction equipment such as compressors, fractionating columns, heat exchangers and purifying towers.use chemical analysis equipmentuse chemical analysis equipmentUse the laboratory equipment such as Atomic Absorption equimpent, PH and conductivity meters or salt spray chambre.ensure equipment maintenanceensure equipment maintenanceEnsure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage or f...operate hydrogen extraction equipmentoperate hydrogen extraction equipmentOperate the equipment used in hydrogen extraction and processing.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a gas production engineer do?

Gas production engineers develop methods to optimise the extraction and production of gas for energy and utilities. They design systems for gas production, supervise production operations and develop improvements on existing systems.

What skills does a gas production engineer need?

A gas production engineer needs 21 essential skills, including production processes, engineering principles, gas dehydration processes, manufacturing processes, natural gas liquids recovery processes.

Will AI replace gas production engineer jobs?

The AI disruption score for gas production engineer is 33/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: gas consumption, monitor utility equipment, technical drawings. Most resilient: hydraulic fracturing, wear appropriate protective gear, ensure correct gas pressure.

Quick Facts

SectorScience & Research
ISCO GroupScience and engineering professionals
Essential Skills21

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