Water distribution and sewage system operator.
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Description
This professional is actively involved in the assembly, commissioning, operation and maintenance of water supply and distribution networks, as well as the installation and maintenance of treatment networks, ensuring the quality and safety required and complying with current regulations. They normally work in production departments at small, medium and large enterprises, whether public or private, dedicated to the assembly, operation and maintenance of water distribution and treatment networks.
Tasks
- Assembly of distribution and sewage networks. Within this area they are responsible for:
- Interpreting the project's technical report, plans and technical specifications.
- Organising the various tasks relating to the assembly of the networks and establishing the sequence of assembly operations.
- Preparing the work site according to the specifications of the work and the procedures established.
- Setting up the piping network and connecting the accessories and regulation parts, in line with the specifications, standards, conditions and quality established in the initial technical documentation. - They are responsible for comissioning the network and subsequent operations within it. Responsibilities within this role include:
- Performing the preliminary operations and tests prior to commissioning (pressure tests on hydraulic circuits, checking valves, pumps, circuits, probes, etc.).
- Repairing the area affected by the assembly, signposting it properly and finally cleaning and disinfecting it in order to make it suitable for consumption.
- Supervising the final assembly of the network in order to detect possible risks. Where any exist, they implement risk management initiatives, in line with the company's safety plan, applying preventive, corrective or emergency measures and complying with the relevant regulations.
- Make the network operational and perform all relevant checks (control and regulation of the system, water circulating properly, etc.).
- Carry out operational tasks in the network. This involves a series of subtasks, such as recording relevant data (pressure, level, flow, etc.) and subsequently drawing up information in order to optimise management of the system. - Once assembled, they are responsible for maintenance of the network. Within this task, they are required to:
- Prepare and organise maintenance tasks, following the specifications in relation to the regularity and order of tasks.
- Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on the network. Includes a series of tasks such as overseeing the general operation of the system, monitoring indicators, troubleshooting, recording data, adjusting equipment, cleaning the system and implementing security measures, among others.
