Profession drainage worker

Drainage workers assemble and maintain drainage and dewatering systems. They lay tubes or drainpipes to dry out the ground of a certain structure in order to put a hold to imminent groundwater. This work is usually performed under pavements and in basements.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional

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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.

• Mechanics

  Theoretical and practical applications of the science studying the action of displacements and forces on physical bodies to the development of machinery and mechanical devices.

• Mechanical systems

  Mechanical systems, including gears, engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Their functions and likely defects.

Skills

• Inspect drainage channels

  Maintain and clear gutters, sewer systems, and other water carrying facilities to ensure proper drainage and prevent damage to infrastructure such as roads and railways.

• Keep airport drainage systems functional

  Keep all the drainage systems in the airport functional - especially those in the runways. Aim to prevent the formation of standing water, ponds, and puddles.

• Inspect pipelines

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

• Inspect sewers

  Inspect sewage drains in order to detect explosive gases using gas analysis equipment.

• Provide pipe bedding

  Lay bedding in a trench to stabilise a pipe if called for. Lay bedding beneath the pipe and around it to protect from environmental influences.

• 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 sumps

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

• Inspect construction supplies

  Check construction supplies for damage, moisture, loss or other problems before using the material.

• Create open drainage systems

  Build drainage systems in compliance with technical specifications.

• Perform drainage work

  Dig draining ditches and lay the pipe or gutter installation to allow evacuation of surplus liquid and avoid subsidence or other damage.

• Use safety equipment in construction

  Use elements of protective clothing such as steel-tipped shoes, and gear such as protective goggles, in order to minimise risk of accidents in construction and to mitigate any injury if an accident does occur.

• Follow health and safety procedures in construction

  Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

• 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.

• 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.

• Manage sumps

  Oversee correct operation of sumps; to make sure that the operations for collecting and removing the undesirable or excess liquid runs smoothly.

• Clear pipelines

  Clear pipelines by pumping water or other substances through them, or wash the pipelines manually or using suitable machinery.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB