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water systems engineering technician

Water systems engineering technicians aid engineers in the development and implementation of water supply and water treatment systems.

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Description

Water systems engineering technicians aid engineers in the development and implementation of water supply and water treatment systems. They monitor the operations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, check water quality and ensure implementation of water-related legislation.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

water policies types of pipelines hydraulics

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

flood remediation equipment

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor water quality measure water quality parameters perform water testing procedures ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures perform follow-up on pipeline route services ensure compliance with environmental legislation use personal protection equipment

OPTIONALOptional competences

detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure survey sites for pipeline installation test pipeline infrastructure operations use water disinfection equipment ensure equipment availability ensure equipment maintenance perform water treatments maintain water treatment equipment maintain water distribution equipment follow water supply schedule analyse route possibilities in pipeline projects prevent pipeline deterioration ensure proper water storage adjust engineering designs regulate the flow of substances in pipelines

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