§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

sewerage maintenance technician

Sewerage maintenance technicians inspect sewers and pipeline systems.

Description

Sewerage maintenance technicians inspect sewers and pipeline systems. They do this by using moving video cameras, whose recordings tell them whether they need to perform any maintenance and repair on these types of systems.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of pipelines

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

pipeline coating properties non-destructive testing

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

recognise signs of corrosion secure working area detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure assemble manufactured pipeline parts examine civil structures repair pipelines prevent damage to utility infrastructure follow health and safety procedures in construction use testing equipment maintain records of maintenance interventions use pipeline video equipment inspect pipelines inspect sewers record test data maintain test equipment maintain septic tanks prevent pipeline deterioration supervise sewerage systems construction test sensors

OPTIONALOptional competences

monitor storage vessels used to transport goods via pipeline operate GPS systems mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects test pipeline infrastructure operations clear pipelines dispose of sewage sludge work in a construction team follow up pipeline integrity management priorities report test findings assemble video tape footage maintain pipeline coating properties develop material testing procedures keep records of work progress ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures use non-destructive testing equipment perform follow-up on pipeline route services set management priorities in pipeline networks use personal protection equipment carry out cleaning of road drains

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