Sewerage Network Operative Building & Related Trades Workers

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Read maps effectively.

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

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.

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

Operate industrial pumps used to remove excess liquid.

Operate industrial sumps used to remove excess liquid such as water or chemicals.

The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).

Recommended Books

3 books

Geographical Information Systems

Xuan Zhu

2024

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Learning GIS Using Open Source Software

Kakoli Saha, Yngve K. øy…

2021

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The Global Positioning System and GIS

Michael Kennedy, Alexand…

2026

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

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.

Advise customers on the appropriate products, methods and, if necessary, interventions to ensure proper maintenance and prevent premature damage of an object or an installation.

Analyse experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings

Clean industrial containers and prepare them according to specific requirements.

Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.

Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.

Install the system of pipes used to transport a fluid, be it a liquid or a gas, from one point to another and connect it to the fuel and water …

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 …

Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the …

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.

Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.

Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.

Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

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 …

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

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.

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 …

Perform the activities involved in the creation and fixing of boundaries around a restricted area.

Control of the flow of substances such as gases, chemicals, oils, and other materials transported via pipelines and pump stations.