Pump-Station Operator, Waterworks

Aliases: Pump Equipment Inspector

Industry/Sector(s): Water Supply, Sewerage, Waste Management and Remediation Activities

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Pump-Station Operator, Waterworks is expected to perform include:

Operating electric, diesel, gas or automated pumping equipment to pump and route petroleum products through pipelines at main line or terminal station according to instructions and destination
Turning the valves and starting the engines to pump oil through station
Reading the flow and pressure meters, turning the valves to vary pumping rate and line pressure according to specifications
Turning the hand wheel to open or close the pipeline valves to direct flow of oil to storage tanks according to grade
Directing the flow of oil through station and along pipeline according to destination

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It requires physical activity
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations remain functional for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Individuals usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, diploma

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in switching oil to alternative pipelines to prevent contamination between grades
Knowledge of inspecting pumping equipment to detect malfunctioning and leaks
Well-versed in lubricating machinery, and repairing and adjusting pumps and equipment using hand tools
Adept at recording the pressure, temperature and flow rates
Proficient in maintaining records of oil stock and oil receipts

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Time management skills
Problem-solving skills
Decision-making skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Institutes offering diploma across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

https://vtu.ac.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://vtu.ac.in/

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Helper → Technician → Pump-Station Operator, Waterworks → Supervisor → Manager

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - Rs 16,000 to Rs 27,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Generally, 4-7 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Water plants

KEYWORDS

Valve Operator
Pump Equipment Inspector

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3132.0600	Pump-Station Operator, Waterworks
ISCO 2008	3132	Incinerator and Water- Treatment Plant Operators
NIC 2008	36000	Water collection, treatment and supply
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 8
2	http://www.timesjobs.com/candidate/P2nJobDetailView.html?adId=v90ZkTK5wdRzpSvf__PLUS__uAgZw==&bc=EXT&searchName=inner&from=submit&target=p2n&txtKeywords=pump%20%20operator
3	https://targetstudy.com/iti/13912/industrial-training-institute http://rcguwahati.ignou.ac.in/programmes/detail/51/2 http://www.schwingstetterindia.com/
4	http://www.timesjobs.com/job-detail/Aerospace-Civil-Site-Electrical-Mechanical-Engg-Projects-job-in-Times-of-India-Ascent-Mumbai-jobid-iT2iBVVjYKdzpSvf__PLUS__uAgZw==-key-PUMPING%20%20STATION-loc-198305
5	https://labourbureau.gov.in/
6	http://www.timesjobs.com/candidate/P2nJobDetailView.html?adId=v90ZkTK5wdRzpSvf__PLUS__uAgZw==&bc=EXT&searchName=inner&from=submit&target=p2n&txtKeywords=pump%20%20operator

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