Career Details

Control Center Operations Technician

Description

The control center operator remotely opens and closes valves, starts and stops units (SCADA); monitors and maintains pressure, flow, and alarm settings, and documents accordingly; responds, analyzes, and reacts to alarm conditions; monitors origin and delivery meters and line balances; monitors tank levels and rates; monitors and reacts to instrumentation related to product quality; and, where applicable, performs facility surveillance.

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Unknown

If significant work experience is needed? Unknown

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? No

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Pipeline Certification

Certifying Organization

National Center for Construction Education and Research

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Certified Pump Installer

Certifying Organization

National Ground Water Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Corrosion Technician

Certifying Organization

The Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Type

A - Core

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