chemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
Dewatering technicians install and operate pumps, spares, pipe ranges, and vacuum dewatering systems to collect and remove liquids and chemicals.
Competences and skills
17 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 7 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencemanage storage tanks
Oversee the operations of the storage tank; obtain appropriate balancing levels in filtrate tanks.
Sector-specific
4 competencescollect samples
Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas, oil or soil samples for testing.
maintain records of mining operations
Maintain records of mine production and development performance, including performance of machinery.
manage sumps
Oversee correct operation of sumps; to make sure that the operations for collecting and removing the undesirable or excess liquid runs smoothly.
treat contaminated water
Treat contaminated water using a variety of techniques such as lagoons and reed beds.
green
Cross-sector
2 competencestroubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
work ergonomically
Apply ergonomy principles in the organisation of the workplace while manually handling equipment and materials.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencebiology
Tissues, cells, and functions of plant and animal organisms and their interdependencies and interactions with each other and the environment.
green
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencescollect geological data
Participate in the collection of geological data such as core logging, geological mapping, geochemical and geophysical surveying, digital data capture, etc.
conduct inter-shift communication
Communicate relevant information about the conditions in the workplace, progress, events, and potential problems to the workers in the next shift.
operate sumps
Operate industrial sumps used to remove excess liquid such as water or chemicals.
operate vacuum dewatering system
Operate a vacuum dewatering system which applies a vacuum to material in order to remove excess liquid.
weld mining machinery
Cut and weld pieces of metal in order to repair broken metal parts, or to assemble new parts.
Cross-sector
3 competencesoperate pumps
Operate industrial pumps used to remove excess liquid.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.
write production reports
Make up and complete shift schedules and production reports in a timely manner.