wastewater treatment technician

maintain desalination control system

Maintain a system to obtain potable water from saline water.

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maintain specified water characteristics

Turn valves and place baffles in troughs to adjust the volume, depth, discharge, and temperature of water as specified.

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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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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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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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interpret scientific data to assess water quality

Analyse and interpret data like biological properties to know the quality of water.

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keep records of work progress

Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.

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maintain records of maintenance interventions

Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.

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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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replace machines

Evaluate when to invest in replacing machines or machine tools and take the necessary actions.

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report test findings

Report test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, using metrics, tables, and visual methods to clarify where needed.

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resolve equipment malfunctions

Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions. Communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.

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use testing equipment

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

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laboratory techniques

Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.

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percolation

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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operate pumping equipment

Operate pumping equipment and control oil and gas pumping systems. Manipulate control panels to adjust pressure and temperature, as well as to direct product flow rate and to monitor liquid circulation in petroleum refinery. Oversee gas and oil transport from wellheads to refineries or storage facilities.

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operate sewage treatment plans on ships

Operate sewage treatment plants in ships, oversee plant maintenance, understand the mechanical functioning of the machine and comply with regulatory mandates of materials discharge to the sea.

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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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dispose of sewage sludge

Operate equipment to pump the sewage sludge and store it into containers in order to transform the gases it emits into energy. After this phase, dry the sludge and evaluate its potential reuse as fertilizer. Dispose of the sludge if it contains hazardous elements.

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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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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 sample testing

Examine and perform tests on prepared samples; avoid any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination during the testing phase. Operate sampling equipment in line with design parameters.

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prepare samples for testing

Take and prepare samples for testing, verify their representability; avoid bias and any possibility of accidental or deliberate contamination. Provide clear numbering, labelling and recording of the sample details, in order to make sure that the results can be accurately matched to the original material.

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May also perform routine testing on the obtained samples.

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repair plumbing systems

Perform maintenance and repairs of pipes and drains designed for the distribution of water in public and private buildings.

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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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