3132-Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators

Job Title: 

Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators

Job Description: 

Incinerator and water-treatment plant operators monitor and operate computerized control systems and related equipment in solid and liquid waste treatment plants to regulate the treatment and disposal of sewage and wastes, and in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water.

Tasks: 

Analyzing test results to make adjustments to plant equipment and systems to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids;

Linked Education ( CESM Codes ) : 

807 - Civil Engineering

Specific Occupations: 

313201 - Water Plant Operator
Description : Operates plant to store, distribute and treat water including purifying water for human consumption and removing wastes from sewerage.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Incinerator Operator, Liquid Waste Process Operator, Pumping-station Operator, Sewerage Plant Operator, Waste Water Plant Operator, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Treatment Plant Technician, Waterworks Plant Operator

313202 - Waste Materials Plant Operator
Description : Operates machinery which disposes of waste.
Green Occupation : Yes
Green Skill : NoTrade : No
Specializations : Slurry Plant Operator

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Source Of Info: 

Source : Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO) 2013, Department of Higher Education and Training, Republic of South Africa