// Unit group · 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.

3 Technicians and Associate Professionals / 31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals / 313 Process Control Technicians / All level 4

// Working conditions

// Hand tools

No hand tools in this set.

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

controlling the operation of multiple-hearth incinerator furnaces and related equipment to burn sludge and solid waste in waste treatment plants

inspecting equipment and monitoring operating conditions, meters, filters, chlorinators and gauges in central control room to determine load requirements, to verify that flows, pressures and temperatures are within specification, and to detect malfunctions

monitoring and adjusting controls of auxiliary equipment, such as exhaust emissions, scrubbers and incinerator heat recovery units

collecting and testing water and sewage samples for chemical and bacterial content, using test equipment and colour analysis standards

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

performing security and safety checks in plant and on grounds

completing and maintaining plant logs and reports.

Included occupations

Examples of the occupations classified here:
- Incinerator operator
- Liquid waste process operator
- Pumping-station operator
- Sewage plant operator
- Wastewater operator
- Water treatment plant operator

Indexed job titles 18