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water systems engineering technician

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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.

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Competences
26
Groups
4
Essential
10
Optional
16

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Essential knowledge 3 competences

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types of pipelines

The various types of pipelines and their different usages including the differences between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and their respective feeding systems.

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hydraulics

The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.

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water policies

The framework of policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations concerning water.

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Essential skills and competences 7 competences

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Sector-specific

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ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures

Ensure that the regulations for pipeline operations are met. Ensure pipeline infrastructure compliance with legal mandates, and compliance with regulations governing the transportation of goods via the pipelines.

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measure water quality parameters

Quality assure water by taking into consideration various elements, such as temperature.

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perform follow-up on pipeline route services

Perform follow-up activities related to the plan, the distribution schedule, and the service yielded by the pipeline infrastructure. Ensure that pipeline route assignments are accomplished and meet customer agreements.

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ensure 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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perform water testing procedures

Conduct testing procedures on water quality, such as pH tests and dissolved solids. Understand instrumentation drawings.

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use personal protection equipment

Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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flood remediation equipment

The operation of the necessary tools and equipment used in flood damage and remediation activities, such as pumping flooded properties.

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Optional skills and competences 15 competences

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Sector-specific

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analyse route possibilities in pipeline projects

Analyse sufficient route possibilities for developing pipeline projects. Ensure that crucial elements such as environment, the features of a location, purpose, and other elements are considered. Analyse the best route possibilities while attempting to maintain a balance between budget and quality.

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detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure

Detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure during construction or over the passage of time. Detect flaws such as construction defects, corrosion, ground movement, hot-tap made by error, and others.

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ensure 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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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regulate the flow of substances in pipelines

Control of the flow of substances such as gases, chemicals, oils, and other materials transported via pipelines and pump stations.

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survey sites for pipeline installation

Perform surveys of different kinds of sites, such as inland or maritime site, for the planning and construction of pipeline infrastructure.

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test pipeline infrastructure operations

Perform tests on pipelines, such checking whether there is continuous flow of materials through them, examining for leakages, and assessing the suitability of the location of the pipeline is.

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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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adjust engineering designs

Adjust designs of products or parts of products so that they meet requirements.

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ensure equipment availability

Ensure that the necessary equipment is provided, ready and available for use before start of procedures.

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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.

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prevent pipeline deterioration

Ensure the conservation of pipelines by undertaking adequate maintenance of the system and its coating properties. Prevent corrosion formation, leaks, and other problems.

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