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Water and Wastewater Plant Operator
Water and wastewater plant operators control the pumping of
water for supply and storage, and treat water to purify it or
to remove waste, in order to meet various national standards.
Water and wastewater plant operators may perform the
following tasks:
- operate pumps, valves and gates to control the flow of
water or effluent
- regulate water flow through stages of the treatment such
as filtering, the addition of chemicals and aeration
- receive, load and unload chemicals
- monitor flow meters, pressure gauges, power usage and
effluent water quality
- take samples for analysis and carry out routine analysis
- prepare reports and logs detailing plant operation
- perform routine servicing and cleaning of water storage
facilities, plants and pipes as well as repairing faults in
water supply and storage systems
- operate and maintain facilities of the plant, reservoirs
and dams
- supervise staff and assist with training of new
operators
- conduct school and visitor inspections
- receive, monitor and respond to remote alarms
- operate waste disposal or water purification equipment
- operate locks and adjust the water level in weirs
- control and monitor the biological treatment plant
process
- control the addition of chemicals (e.g. polymers) and
the aeration of the wastewater.
With experience and sometimes further training, it is
possible to become a leading hand, supervisor and manager.
Water and wastewater plant operators may also be
responsible for servicing the distribution system leading from
the treatment plant.
Water and wastewater plant operators may specialise in the
fields of water treatment, wastewater treatment or maintenance
of distribution and collection systems.
Water and wastewater plant operators often work outdoors
and sometimes work in remote areas.
Required Skills - Water and Wastewater Plant Operator
- enjoy technical and engineering activities
- physically fit
- able to do shift work, as most treatment plants are
24-hour operations
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