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sewerage maintenance technician

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Description

Sewerage maintenance technicians inspect sewers and pipeline systems. They do this by using moving video cameras, whose recordings tell them whether they need to perform any maintenance and repair on these types of systems.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

types of pipelines non-destructive testing pipeline coating properties

Practical Skills

supervise sewerage systems construction inspect sewers prevent pipeline deterioration examine civil structures inspect pipelines use testing equipment follow health and safety procedures in construction detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure secure working area prevent damage to utility infrastructure use pipeline video equipment assemble manufactured pipeline parts repair pipelines recognise signs of corrosion record test data test sensors maintain test equipment maintain septic tanks maintain records of maintenance interventions set management priorities in pipeline networks work in a construction team operate GPS systems report test findings dispose of sewage sludge assemble video tape footage test pipeline infrastructure operations ensure regulatory compliance in pipeline infrastructures follow up pipeline integrity management priorities monitor storage vessels used to transport goods via pipeline mitigate environmental impact of pipeline projects carry out cleaning of road drains clear pipelines develop material testing procedures maintain pipeline coating properties use personal protection equipment perform follow-up on pipeline route services keep records of work progress use non-destructive testing equipment