LNG Competency Matrix
Compare role coverage across the LNG body of knowledge.
This matrix is calculated from the published role curriculum maps. It shows where each role has foundation, core or advanced exposure across major technical domains; it is not an employer qualification matrix or license.
| Role | Fundamentals & Drawings | Process, Storage & Regasification | Liquefaction & Treatment | Rotating & Mechanical | Controls & Safeguards | Marine & Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LNG Plant Operator Field operators and developing operations personnel | Foundation 3 connected topics | Advanced 5 connected topics | — | Core 1 connected topic | Advanced 6 connected topics | — |
| LNG Control Room Operator Console operators and operations personnel progressing toward control-room responsibilities | Foundation 3 connected topics | Advanced 3 connected topics | — | Advanced 1 connected topic | Advanced 7 connected topics | — |
| LNG Mechanical Technician Mechanical maintenance and reliability personnel | Foundation 2 connected topics | Advanced 1 connected topic | — | Advanced 6 connected topics | Advanced 5 connected topics | Core 1 connected topic |
| LNG Process Engineer Process, project and operations-support engineers | Foundation 3 connected topics | Advanced 4 connected topics | Core 4 connected topics | — | Advanced 3 connected topics | — |
| Instrumentation & Controls Technician Instrument, controls and automation technicians | Foundation 1 connected topic | Core 1 connected topic | — | Advanced 1 connected topic | Advanced 7 connected topics | Advanced 1 connected topic |
| LNG Marine & Terminal Specialist Marine, jetty and terminal-transfer personnel | Foundation 2 connected topics | Core 2 connected topics | — | Advanced 2 connected topics | Advanced 2 connected topics | Core 4 connected topics |
Field operators and developing operations personnel
Fundamentals & Drawings
Foundation
3 topics
Process, Storage & Regasification
Advanced
5 topics
Liquefaction & Treatment
—
Rotating & Mechanical
Core
1 topics
Controls & Safeguards
Advanced
6 topics
Marine & Transfer
—
Console operators and operations personnel progressing toward control-room responsibilities
Fundamentals & Drawings
Foundation
3 topics
Process, Storage & Regasification
Advanced
3 topics
Liquefaction & Treatment
—
Rotating & Mechanical
Advanced
1 topics
Controls & Safeguards
Advanced
7 topics
Marine & Transfer
—
Mechanical maintenance and reliability personnel
Fundamentals & Drawings
Foundation
2 topics
Process, Storage & Regasification
Advanced
1 topics
Liquefaction & Treatment
—
Rotating & Mechanical
Advanced
6 topics
Controls & Safeguards
Advanced
5 topics
Marine & Transfer
Core
1 topics
Process, project and operations-support engineers
Fundamentals & Drawings
Foundation
3 topics
Process, Storage & Regasification
Advanced
4 topics
Liquefaction & Treatment
Core
4 topics
Rotating & Mechanical
—
Controls & Safeguards
Advanced
3 topics
Marine & Transfer
—
Instrument, controls and automation technicians
Fundamentals & Drawings
Foundation
1 topics
Process, Storage & Regasification
Core
1 topics
Liquefaction & Treatment
—
Rotating & Mechanical
Advanced
1 topics
Controls & Safeguards
Advanced
7 topics
Marine & Transfer
Advanced
1 topics
Marine, jetty and terminal-transfer personnel
Fundamentals & Drawings
Foundation
2 topics
Process, Storage & Regasification
Core
2 topics
Liquefaction & Treatment
—
Rotating & Mechanical
Advanced
2 topics
Controls & Safeguards
Advanced
2 topics
Marine & Transfer
Core
4 topics
Foundation
Basic system language, drawings and concepts needed before deeper role-specific study.
Core
Subjects directly tied to the role's principal responsibilities and technical decisions.
Advanced
Deeper protection, specialist or cross-functional knowledge that extends role capability.
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