Profession 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.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • Types of pipelines

    Know various types of pipelines and their different usages. Differentiate between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and understand their respective feeding systems.

Skills

  • Detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure

    Detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure during construction or over the passage of time such as construction defects, corrosion, ground movement, hot-tap made by error, and others.

  • Prevent pipeline deterioration

    Ensure the conservation of pipelines by undertaking adequate maintenance of the system and its coating properties. Prevent corrosion formation, leaks, and other problems.

  • Operate drilling equipment

    Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the correct equipment, settings, and drill bits.

  • Inspect pipelines

    Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.

  • Repair pipelines

    Conduct maintenance and repair work on pipelines to prevent or remedy damages using, if necessary, remote-controlled robots.

  • Assemble manufactured pipeline parts

    Assemble parts and components made for pipelines in companies or sites. Construct pipeline infrastructures or re-assemble parts that were taken out for repair. Use welding equipment and other tools in assembly activities.

  • Operate sumps

    Operate industrial sumps used to remove excess liquid such as water or chemicals.

  • Apply health and safety standards

    Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

  • Operate pumps

    Operate industrial pumps used to remove excess liquid.

  • Lay pipe installation

    Install the system of pipes used to transport a fluid, be it a liquid or a gas, from one point to another and connect it to the fuel and water supply lines, air ducts, and other components.

  • Use personal protection equipment

    Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

  • Maintain water treatment equipment

    Perform repairs and routine maintenance tasks on equipment used in the purification and treatment processes of water and waste water.

Optional knowledge and skills

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

Source: Sisyphus ODB