§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

drain technician

Drain technicians install and maintain drainage equipment used in sewer systems, such as pipes and valves.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of pipelines

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

engineering principles

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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

OPTIONALOptional competences

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

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)