§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

water plant technician

Water plant technicians maintain and repair water treatment and supply equipment in a water plant.

Description

Water plant technicians maintain and repair water treatment and supply equipment in a water plant. They ensure the provision of clean water by measuring the water quality, ensuring it is filtered and treated correctly, and maintaining distribution systems.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

water policies water pressure

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

water chemistry analysis water reuse percolation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor water quality measure water quality parameters maintain water storage equipment troubleshoot maintain specified water characteristics operate hydraulic machinery controls maintain water treatment equipment maintain water distribution equipment operate pumping systems ensure compliance with environmental legislation

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