OPERATORS / NOC #93101

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Operator 1

Operator
Liquefying natural gas at terminals allows Canada’s vast natural gas resources to be loaded onto ships for transport so that i
be safely exported without pipelines. A liquefied natural gas (LNG) operator looks after all of the pipes, pumps, processing u
and control panels involved in the liquefaction and transportation process to make sure everything is running smoothly.

Moving Canada’s vast natural gas resources to markets around the world means exporting it beyond the endpoints of transm
and distribution pipelines. Liquefying natural gas at terminals allows the gas to be loaded onto ships (and other transport at
for transport to new and expanding markets for this clean-burning, efficient Canadian fuel.

LNG operators have a number of responsibilities including monitoring, operating and maintaining the vast network of pipes
pumps, processing units and control panels in a natural gas liquefaction plant and loading facility.

Oil and gas

Environment Primarily outdoor work

Education High school diploma

Career Demand Growing

Work Activities
In this occupation, activities may include:
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Operating electronic or computerized control panel from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical and
chemical processes for several processing units
Operating control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direc
product flow rate, according to process schedules.
Adjusting equipment performance to match operating requirements
Ensuring equipment is in good condition and operating properly
Monitoring process indicators, instruments, gauges and meters to detect and report any possible problems.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

A High School Diploma is required with some companies requiring a College Diploma in process operation, sciences o
related subject

Certifications

Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (WHMIS)

Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
Environmental operators certification and/or 4th Class Steam Ticket or higher

Licensing

A provincial power engineer licence, EOCP certificate may be required when certain kinds of equipment are included i
process.

Additional Requirements

Depending on the company and responsibilities, typical requirements may include:

Specific health and safety certifications may be required, determined by location of work and company requirements
Experience with process controls systems
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Nature of Work & Environment

Minimal or no travel
Shiftwork/variable work hours
Primarily outdoor work
Physical work
Safety-sensitive environment

Competencies
You know how to apply the principles, techniques, procedures and equipment of engineering sciences and technology.

Application of Engineering Design and Technology

Production and Processing
Works Safely
Promotion of Occupational Health and Safety
Interpreting Documents/Plans
Preventative Maintenance
Equipment Maintenance
Equipment Selection
Installation
Managing Material Resources
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring

Additional Work Activities

Working safely and participate in emergency drill/safety meetings
Participating in safety audits and programs and providing emergency response when required
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Adjusting equipment performance to match operating requirements (centrifuges for low gravity solids removal or bar
recovery), optimizing screen selection on shale shakers or mud cleaners etc.
Operating electronic or computerized control panels from a central control room to monitor and optimize physical an
chemical processes for several processing units
Operating control panels to coordinate and regulate process variables such as temperature and pressure, and to direc
product flow rate, according to process schedules
Completing job-related paperwork and other records for self and assigned crew
Ensuring equipment is in good condition and operating properly
Reading automatic gauges at specified intervals to determine the flow rate of oil into or from tanks, and the amount o
tanks
Monitoring process indicators, instruments, gauges and meters to detect and report any possible problems
Operating compressors, pumps and separators
Lifting and moving heavy objects such as tools or equipment as required
Servicing mechanical equipment (pumps and compressors) devices

Also known as

LNG Field Operator

Field Operator
Panel Operator
LNG Facility Operator
Operations Technician
LNG Facility Controls

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