water network operative

Water network operatives maintain pipes and pumping stations used for water supply, waste water removal and sewerage. They perform planned maintenance and repair tasks and clear blockages in pipes and drains.

Alternative Labels

leakage operative

pumping station operative

pumping station operator

pumping station worker

water and sewerage operative

water leakage technician

water network maintenance technician

water network operator

water network repair technician

water network technician

water network worker

water supply network operative

water supply network operator

water supply network worker

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

apply health and safety standards assemble manufactured pipeline parts detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure develop water supply schedule inspect pipelines lay pipe installation maintain water treatment equipment operate drilling equipment operate pumps operate sumps prevent pipeline deterioration repair pipelines use personal protection equipment

Essential Knowledge

percolation types of pipelines

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on equipment maintenance carry out cleaning of road drains collect samples for analysis consider the impact of material characteristics on pipeline flows document analysis results ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures inspect drilling equipment interpret scientific data to assess water quality maintain drilling equipment maintain pipeline coating properties maintain septic tanks maintain water distribution equipment maintain water storage equipment measure water quality parameters mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects monitor water quality operate hydraulic machinery controls perform demarcation perform water treatments regulate the flow of substances in pipelines test samples for pollutants use water disinfection equipment

Optional Knowledge

pipeline coating properties

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/094b9f9b-7e89-4f34-adbb-fbaf7246f7a4

Status

released

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