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Gas service technician

Gas service technicians install and maintain gas service appliances and systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in accordance with regulations, repair faults, and investigate leaks and other problems. They test the equipment and advise on the use and care of appliances and systems which use gas energy.

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Rate 5 of the 12 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

repair heating equipment

inspect pipelines

prepare copper gas-lines pipes

resolve equipment malfunctions

operate boiler

Key skills in this occupation

Essential skills and knowledge areas from the European ESCO classification, 12 in total. The ones most specific to this occupation come first.

  1. repair heating equipment

    Repair, by use of welding techniques applied to cut and formed metal sheets, boilers, heat exchangers, fired heaters, tanks, reactors and other pressure vessels, and others.

    practical skill
  2. inspect pipelines

    Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.

    practical skill
  3. prepare copper gas-lines pipes

    Use the appropriate copper pipes to serve as gas lines.

    practical skill
  4. resolve equipment malfunctions

    Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions.

    practical skill
  5. operate boiler

    Operate sealed vessels which contain fluids which are heated or vaporised, not always up to boiling, for heating or power generation, such as in utilities.

    practical skill
  6. install metal gas piping

    Safely install gas pipes and tubes made of steel or copper.

    practical skillresilient to AI
  7. ensure correct gas pressure

    Ensure 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.

    practical skill
  8. interpret technical requirements

    Analyse, understand and apply the information provided regarding technical conditions.

    practical skill

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Knowledge (3)

natural gas
The various facets of natural gas: its extraction, processing, constituents, uses, environmental factors, etc. More →
fuel gas
The various qualities, hazards and applications of gaseous fuels, such as oxy-acetylene, oxy-gasoline, oxy-hydrogen and others. More →
types of pipelines
The various types of pipelines and their different usages including the differences between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and their respective feeding systems. More →

Practical skills (1)

repair pipelines
Conduct maintenance and repair work on pipelines to prevent or remedy damages using, if necessary, remote-controlled robots. More →
Optional skills (13) — show
energy performance of buildings
Factors that contribute to lower energy consumption of buildings. More →
monitor utility equipment
Monitor 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. More →
answer requests for quotation
Make up prices and documents for the products that customers may purchase. More →
read gas meter
Read gas measuring meter, recording the relevant information such as the amounts of gas dispensed and received. More →
operate welding equipment
Use welding equipment to melt and join together pieces of metal or steel, wearing protective eyewear during the working process. More →
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. More →
ensure equipment cooling
Make sure the machines and installations are properly supplied with air and coolants in order to prevent overheating and other malfunctions. More →
consult technical resources
Read and interpret 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 equipment. More →
cut metal products
Operate cutting and measuring instruments in order to cut/shape pieces of metal into given dimensions. More →
install gas heaters
Install gas heaters, which burn fossil fuels such as methane, butane, or LPG to heat air. More →
install utility equipment
Install equipment which is used for the provision of utility services through various energy means, such as heat, steam, power, and refrigeration, and ensure correct and safe installation of the equipment and machinery… More →
keep records of work progress
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc. More →
anticipate installation maintenance
Prepare resources and activities to execute installation maintenance, according to budget needs. More →

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Frequently asked questions

What does a gas service technician do?

Gas service technicians install and maintain gas service appliances and systems in facilities or buildings. They install the equipment in accordance with regulations, repair faults, and investigate leaks and other problems. They test the equipment and advise on the use and care of appliances and systems which use gas energy.

What skills does a gas service technician need?

A gas service technician needs 12 essential skills, including natural gas, fuel gas, types of pipelines, repair heating equipment, inspect pipelines.

Will AI replace gas service technician jobs?

The AI disruption score for gas service technician is 35/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: read gas meter, keep records of work progress, answer requests for quotation. Most resilient: operate welding equipment, install metal gas piping, install gas heaters.

Quick Facts

SectorBuilt Environment
ISCO GroupBuilding and related trades workers
Essential Skills12

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