United States
Keyword
Reservoir Operator
Reservoir Controller
Minimum Bachelor of Engineering
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The tasks a Reservoir Caretaker is expected to perform include:
Controlling the equipment to regulate water flow and water level in reservoirs
Turning the valves and pulling the levers to regulate the water flow through aqueduct and floodgates
Reading the gauges and meters to control specified water flow, water levels and water pressure in reservoir
Recording the data
Proficient in operating the water flow equipment
Knowledge about reading the meters, gauges, etc.
Proficient in lubricating performing minor repairs to the equipment, using hand tools
Adept with patrolling the area to detect property damage and to prevent trespassing
Well-versed with formats of recording data for water level, turbidity, temperature and flow rate, etc.
Knowledge of tending heating apparatus to prevent freezing of valves and gates
Knowledge of adding chemicals to the water to retard organic growth such as algae
Eye for detail
Good hand eye co-ordination
Good observation skills
Diligent and hardworking
Good motor skills
Good numerical and analytical skills
Physically fit
It needs one to be on their toes
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Water plants usually work for 6 days a week and 8/10 hours every day. This may vary from one plant to plant
Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
Maybe
The job is listed as mildly hazardous or dangerous
Occupational hazards includes fatigue, stress, back ache, etc.
For freshers - INR 15,000 to INR 20,000 per month
For candidates with 2-4 years of experience or more - INR 20,000 to INR 30,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Overview of Water Supply, Sewerage; Waste Management & Remediation Activities Sector
Rapid industrialization and population explosion in India has led to the migration of people from villages to cities, which generate thousands of tons of MSW daily. The MSW amount is expected to increase significantly in the near future as the country strives to attain an industrialized nation status by the year 2020. The management of MSW requires proper infrastructure, maintenance and upgrade for all activities. The composition and the quantity of MSW generated form the basis on which the management system needs to be planned, designed and operated. The quantity of MSW generated depends on a number of factors such as food habits, standard of living, degree of commercial activities and seasons.
Growth Estimates and Latest Trends of Water Supply, Sewerage; Waste Management & Remediation Activities Sector in India
The two leading innovative mechanisms of waste disposal being adopted in India include composting (aerobic composting and vermin-composting) and waste to energy (WTE). WTE projects for disposal of MSW are a relatively new concept in India. Incineration is the process of control and complete combustion, for burning solid wastes. It leads to energy recovery and destruction of toxic wastes. The main purpose of the refuse derived fuel (RDF) method is to produce an improved solid fuel or pellets from MSW. In India, many RDF plants are in operation at
Hyderabad, Guntur and Vijaywada in Andhra Pradesh State. Gasification?combustion seems to be promising as it can reduce pollution and increase heat recovery. RDF is another promising technology, which is going to be used for producing power. All these factors put together is only going to increase the job opportunities across towns and cities in India.
Water plants across India
Towns and cities across India
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National Environment Engineering Institute, Nagpur
Suvidya Institute Of Technology, Mumbai
Industrial Training Institute, Mumbai
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Guwahati
Schwing Stetter India Pvt Ltd, Chennai
All Engineering colleges across India
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