drain technician

Drain technicians install and maintain drainage equipment used in sewer systems, such as pipes and valves. They analyse the design and ensure the proper installation of the drainage system, and perform maintenance and repair duties.

Alternative Labels

storm water drain technician

sewer and drain inspector

environmental technician, drainage

drain cleaner

drainage system technician

sewer line repairer

sewer cleaner

drainage systems technician

public works inspector

flood risk technician

water resources technician

sewer pipe repairer

sewer technician

water and drainage technician

sewer and drain repairer

sewer line inspector

plumbing and drainage technician

project technician, drainage

sewer pipe inspector

sewer inspector

service drain inspector

drain 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

install drainage well systems detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure test pipeline infrastructure operations assemble manufactured pipeline parts read standard blueprints install plumbing systems apply health and safety standards ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures adjust cylinder valves lay pipe installation liaise with engineers

Essential Knowledge

types of pipelines

Optional Skills and Competences

supervise sewerage systems construction operate soldering equipment mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects maintain water storage equipment examine engineering principles maintain water distribution equipment maintain water treatment equipment carry out cleaning of road drains operate welding equipment maintain industrial equipment advise on equipment maintenance regulate the flow of substances in pipelines use personal protection equipment maintain records of maintenance interventions repair pipelines perform follow-up on pipeline route services inspect pipelines

Optional Knowledge

engineering principles

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/461959ed-6a80-4c33-a75e-26aaeb52a5a7

Status

released

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