3132 Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators
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 include - (a) operating and monitoring computerized control systems, machinery and related equipment in wastewater treatment, sewage treatment, and liquid waste plants to regulate flow, treatment and disposal of sewage and wastes, and in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water for human consumption and for later disposal into natural water systems; (b) controlling the operation of multiple-hearth incinerator furnaces and related equipment to burn sludge and solid waste in waste treatment plants; (c) inspecting equipment and monitoring operating conditions, meters, filters, chlorinators and gauges in central control rooms to determine load requirements, to verify that flows, pressures and temperatures are within specification, and to detect malfunctions; (d) monitoring and adjusting controls of auxiliary equipment such as exhaust emissions, scrubbers and incinerator heat recovery units; (e) collecting and testing water and sewage samples for chemical and bacterial content, using test equipment and colour analysis standards; (f) analysing test results to make adjustments to plant equipment and systems to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids; (g) performing security and safety checks in plant and on grounds; (h) completing and maintaining plant logs and reports. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Incinerator operator - Liquid waste process operator - Pumping-station operator - Sewage plant operator - Wastewater operator - Water treatment plant operator.
Where 3132 sits in the ISCO-08 hierarchy
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- >>31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals
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3132 in other classification systems
Equivalent and related codes across 2 other systems. Click any code to see its full definition, hierarchy, and crosswalks.
- 1ab184b6-de00-4476-ba1d-c6a71c668be3broadwater treatment systems operator
- 1b48fbd2-688f-4ba9-b430-86b2ae273724broadliquid waste treatment plant operator
- 3e626058-f669-4503-84ec-6ae1a6077a61broadincinerator operator
- 7f800e7d-9d86-406a-9116-b5eca7526869broadwater plant technician
- d43e9693-7087-412c-b54c-e9068012630abroadwastewater treatment operator
- d99e2022-cbe1-4aaa-8f9d-7db129d61f0cbroadwastewater treatment technician
- fd6a1c18-b0ff-419f-a36a-e05957452d55broadsolid waste operator
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Frequently asked questions
- What is ISCO-08 3132?
- ISCO-08 3132 is "Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators". 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 include - (a) operating and monitoring computerized control systems, machinery and related equipment in wastewater treatment, sewage treatment, and liquid waste plants to regulate flow, treatment and disposal of sewage and wastes, and in water filtration and treatment plants to regulate the treatment and distribution of water for human consumption and for later disposal into natural water systems; (b) controlling the operation of multiple-hearth incinerator furnaces and related equipment to burn sludge and solid waste in waste treatment plants; (c) inspecting equipment and monitoring operating conditions, meters, filters, chlorinators and gauges in central control rooms to determine load requirements, to verify that flows, pressures and temperatures are within specification, and to detect malfunctions; (d) monitoring and adjusting controls of auxiliary equipment such as exhaust emissions, scrubbers and incinerator heat recovery units; (e) collecting and testing water and sewage samples for chemical and bacterial content, using test equipment and colour analysis standards; (f) analysing test results to make adjustments to plant equipment and systems to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids; (g) performing security and safety checks in plant and on grounds; (h) completing and maintaining plant logs and reports. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Incinerator operator - Liquid waste process operator - Pumping-station operator - Sewage plant operator - Wastewater operator - Water treatment plant operator.
- How does ISCO-08 3132 map to other classification systems?
- 3132 Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators has equivalents in ESCO Occupations (1ab184b6-de00-4476-ba1d-c6a71c668be3, 1b48fbd2-688f-4ba9-b430-86b2ae273724, 3e626058-f669-4503-84ec-6ae1a6077a61, +4 more); SOC 2018 (51-1011, 51-8031, 51-8099, +1 more). These crosswalks let you translate this code between ISCO-08 and 2 other classification systems.
- What is the parent category of 3132?
- 3132 Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators sits under 3132 Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators in the ISCO-08 hierarchy.
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