Sewerage Maintenance Technician Science & Engineering Technicians

Know various types of pipelines and their different usages. Differentiate between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and understand their respective feeding systems.

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

Apply the relevant health and safety procedures in construction in order to prevent accidents, pollution and other risks.

Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.

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

Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.

Consult utility companies or plans on the location of any utility infrastructure that may interfere with a project or be damaged by it. Take the necessary steps to avoid damage.

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

Recognise the symptoms of metal showing oxidation reactions with the environment resulting in rusting, copper pitting, stress cracking, and others, and estimate the rate of corrosion.

Record data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject …

Conduct maintenance and repair work on pipelines to prevent or remedy damages using, if necessary, remote-controlled robots.

Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.

Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.

Assemble parts and components made for pipelines in companies or sites. Construct pipeline infrastructures or re-assemble parts that were taken out for repair. Use welding equipment and other tools in …

Perform non-destructive testing on civil structures such as bridges and pipelines in order to find abnormalities or damage.

Inspect sewage drains in order to detect explosive gases using gas analysis equipment.

Maintain effluent sewer systems which use septic tanks to collect sewage, and separate solid waste from it, from residential buildings or organisations. Perform routine maintenance tasks and cleaning duties, identify …

Supervise the implementation of correct sewerage system plans and methods during construction, installation, and maintenance of sewerage systems to ensure conformity to the approved plans and safety of operations.

Test sensors using appropriate equipment. Gather and analyse data. Monitor and evaluate system performance and take action if needed.

Handle movable video cameras which visually inspect sewage systems and pipelines. This camera is attached via a long cable entwined upon a winch. Analyse the footage to see if any …

Know pipeline coating properties such as external anti-corrosion, internal coating, concrete weight coating, thermal insulation, and others.

Recommended Books

1 book

Pipeline Coatings

Y. Frank Cheng, Richard …

2019

The techniques used to assess the characteristics of materials, products and systems without causing damage, such as ultrasonic, radiographic, and remote visual inspection and testing.

Recommended Books

2 books

Nondestructive Testing in Composite Materials

Carosena Meola

2020

Non-Destructive Testing

J. Boogaard, G.M. van Di…

2012

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Develop testing protocols in collaboration with engineers and scientists to enable a variety of analyses such as environmental, chemical, physical, thermal, structural, resistance or surface analyses on a wide range …

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.

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

Strive to mitigate the potential impact that pipelines and the goods transported in them can have on the environment. Invest time and resources into consideration of the environmental effects of …

Use GPS Systems.

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, …

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.

Use specific non-destructive testing methods and equipment that do not cause any damage to the product, such as X-rays, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle inspection, industrial CT scanning and others, in …

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

Work as part of a team in a construction project. Communicate efficiently, sharing information with team members and reporting to supervisors. Follow instructions and adapt to changes in a flexible …

Assemble all raw video footage, with camera shots either recorded or transferred onto video tape in preparation for inputting into the computer.

Remove leaves, litter, and other debris to prevent blockages in drains and sewers.

Clear pipelines by pumping water or other substances through them, or wash the pipelines manually or using suitable machinery.

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 …

Perform follow up on priority actions in the pipeline infrastructure, such as complete coverage, service consistency, and facilitation.

Perform maintenance to pipelines and their coating properties by applying chemicals and techniques. Maintain external anti-corrosion, internal coating, concrete weight coating, thermal insulation, and other coating properties.

Monitor storage vessels for specific goods such as gases, liquids, crude oil, and others. Check gauge levels and other storage requirements depending on the type of goods.

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.

Set the priorities for the performance of activities in pipeline networks. Analyse the different issues within the infrastructure, and tackle issues that may significantly affect operations and those that may …