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water network operative

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Description

Water network operatives maintain pipes and pumping stations used for water supply, waste water removal and sewerage. They perform planned maintenance and repair tasks and clear blockages in pipes and drains.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

types of pipelines percolation pipeline coating properties

Practical Skills

operate sumps prevent pipeline deterioration inspect pipelines operate pumps apply health and safety standards detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure develop water supply schedule assemble manufactured pipeline parts operate drilling equipment repair pipelines maintain water treatment equipment use personal protection equipment lay pipe installation measure water quality parameters advise on equipment maintenance perform water treatments document analysis results ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures maintain water storage equipment mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects carry out cleaning of road drains inspect drilling equipment collect samples for analysis consider the impact of material characteristics on pipeline flows monitor water quality maintain pipeline coating properties test samples for pollutants interpret scientific data to assess water quality regulate the flow of substances in pipelines maintain drilling equipment maintain septic tanks perform demarcation maintain water distribution equipment use water disinfection equipment operate hydraulic machinery controls