sewerage network operative

Sewerage network operatives maintain sewerage systems which remove and transport wastewater and sewerage. They inspect pipes, pumping stations, and mains, looking for leaks or other faults, and repair any problems. They clear blockages, and perform maintenance duties, using network maps and specialised software.

Alternative Labels

wastewater distribution equipment operative

sewerage system maintenance operative

sewerage network clearing operative

wastewater systems operative

wastewater system operative

wastewater infrastructure operative

sewerage network operative

sewerage network maintenance operative

sewerage network inspection operative

wastewater infrastructure operator

wastewater network operative

sewerage network operator

sewerage network repair operative

wastewater treatment works operative

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

maintain records of maintenance interventions read maps inspect pipelines operate pumps repair pipelines use personal protection equipment ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures apply health and safety standards operate sumps prevent pipeline deterioration ensure compliance with safety legislation perform pipeline routing studies ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production test pipeline infrastructure operations detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure

Essential Knowledge

types of pipelines

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse experimental laboratory data carry out cleaning of road drains lay pipe installation maintain septic tanks operate drilling equipment collect samples for analysis regulate the flow of substances in pipelines operate hydraulic machinery controls clean industrial containers advise on equipment maintenance perform laboratory tests perform demarcation use geographic information systems document analysis results mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects test samples for pollutants maintain pipeline coating properties assemble manufactured pipeline parts

Optional Knowledge

laboratory techniques geographic information systems pipeline coating properties

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6f74ebc4-ab7e-42a8-ad94-921f3d0ef0c6

Status

released

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