water policies
The framework of policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations concerning water.
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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.
Competences and skills
35 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
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Cross-sector
2 competenceswater pressure
Physical laws, qualities and applications of liquid or water pressure.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
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Sector-specific
7 competencesmaintain specified water characteristics
Turn valves and place baffles in troughs to adjust the volume, depth, discharge, and temperature of water as specified.
maintain water distribution equipment
Perform routine maintenance tasks, identify flaws, and perform repairs on the equipment used in the supply and distribution of clean water.
maintain water storage equipment
Perform routine maintenance tasks, identify faults, and perform repairs on equipment which is used to store wastewater and water prior to treatment or distribution.
maintain water treatment equipment
Perform repairs and routine maintenance tasks on equipment used in the purification and treatment processes of water and waste water.
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measure water quality parameters
Quality assure water by taking into consideration various elements, such as temperature.
operate hydraulic machinery controls
Use correctly the controls of specialized machinery by turning valves, handwheels, or rheostats to move and control flow of fuels, water, and dry or liquid binders to machines.
operate pumping systems
Operate pumps and piping systems, including control systems. Perform routine pumping operations. Operate the bilge, ballast and cargo pumping systems. Be familiar with oily-water separators (or-similar equipment).
Cross-sector
3 competencesensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
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monitor water quality
Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.
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troubleshoot
Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencewater chemistry analysis
Principles of complex water chemistry.
Cross-sector
2 competencespercolation
The process of the slow movement of water in a porous medium. The movement of liquids filtering through porous materials or substance containing small holes in it.
water reuse
Principles of water re-use processes in complex circulation systems.
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Optional skills and competences 20 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesensure proper water storage
Ensure that correct procedures are followed and the required equipment is present and functional for the storage of water prior to treatment or distribution.
follow water supply schedule
Adapt operations in the distribution and supply of water for irrigation purposes, residential or facility use, to ensure that the timing is correct and the schedule is followed.
maintain desalination control system
Maintain a system to obtain potable water from saline water.
manage desalination control system
Manage a system for the removal of salt in order to obtain potable water.
perform water treatment procedures
Perform operations such as filtering, sterilising, and dechlorinating in order to purify water for consumption and food production using different procedures and technologies such as micro-filtration, reverse osmosis, ozonation, carbon filtration, or ultraviolet (UV) light.
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perform water treatments
Perform regularly water testing, ensuring that water management and filtration processes follow reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices. Record previous water contaminations, the source of contamination and contamination remedied. Take mitigation measures to guard against further contamination.
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test samples for pollutants
Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.
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use water disinfection equipment
Operate equipment for water disinfection, using different methods and techniques, such as mechanical filtration, depending on needs.
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Cross-sector
12 competencescarry out waste water treatment
Perform waste water treatment according to regulations checking for biological waste and chemical waste.
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collect samples for analysis
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
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- Follow the procedures required for the collection of materials and products for laboratory analysis.
document analysis results
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
ensure equipment availability
Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.
ensure equipment maintenance
Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage or flaws.
install hydraulic systems
Install systems and components that use liquid fluid power to create mechanical movements such as hydraulic pumps, valves, hydraulic motors, hydraulic cylinders and other elements that power hydraulic machinery.
install plumbing systems
Install systems of pipes, drains, fittings, valves, and fixtures designed for the distribution of potable water for drinking, heating, washing and waste removal.
maintain records of maintenance interventions
Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
operate water purifying equipment
Operate and adjust equipment controls to purify and clarify water, process and treat wastewater, air and solids, recycle or discharge treated water, and generate power.
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perform laboratory tests
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
perform water testing procedures
Conduct testing procedures on water quality, such as pH tests and dissolved solids. Understand instrumentation drawings.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.