water engineering technician

Water systems engineering technicians aid engineers in the development and implementation of water supply and water treatment systems. They monitor the operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, check water quality and ensure implementation of water-related legislation.

Alternative Labels

clean water systems engineering technician

drinking water systems engineering technician

flood defence engineering technician

flood prevention engineering technician

water engineering technician

water pipelines engineering technician

water pipeline systems engineering technician

water pumping systems engineering technician

water resource engineering technician

water supply engineering technician

water supply systems engineering technician

water systems installation engineering technician

water treatment engineering technician

water treatment systems engineering technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures measure water quality parameters monitor water quality perform follow-up on pipeline route services perform water testing procedures use personal protection equipment

Essential Knowledge

hydraulics types of pipelines water policies

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs analyse route possibilities in pipeline projects detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure ensure equipment availability ensure equipment maintenance ensure proper water storage follow water supply schedule maintain water distribution equipment maintain water treatment equipment perform water treatments prevent pipeline deterioration regulate the flow of substances in pipelines survey sites for pipeline installation test pipeline infrastructure operations use water disinfection equipment

Optional Knowledge

flood remediation equipment

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/13331bd9-0599-47c0-9812-29650c218de3

Status

released

Occupations

water systems engineering technician

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI