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Sewage Treatment Plant Helper

Assists in the daily operation and upkeep of sewage treatment plants, so that waste water is treated before it is reused or released.

Sewage treatment plants in housing societies, hotels, hospitals, commercial complexes, industries and municipal facilities.

Typical tasks

  • Check equipment and readings during plant rounds
  • Operate pumps, blowers and valves as instructed
  • Clean screens, tanks and channels
  • Collect samples for testing
  • Record readings in the log book
  • Report faults to the plant operator

Key skills

  • Basic understanding of the treatment process
  • Operating pumps, blowers and valves
  • Safety rules for chemicals and confined spaces
  • Use of protective equipment
  • Sample collection and record keeping
  • Housekeeping of plant areas

Growing in this career

Helpers can progress to plant operator and later plant supervisor roles in water and waste water treatment.

Role information is general career guidance. Programme availability, eligibility and batch dates are shared by our counsellors on enquiry.