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Occupation 3132 - Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators

Primary-source occupation page using the ILO ISCO-08 structure as the English reference layer.

2026-05-05Not official

Classification note

  • Published code: 3132
  • Hierarchy level: unit-group
  • This page uses ISCO-08 as the English occupation reference layer while Thai TSCO label harmonization remains incomplete.

Occupation hierarchy

  • Major Group: 3 Technicians and Associate Professionals
  • Sub Major Group: 31 Science and Engineering Associate Professionals
  • Minor Group: 313 Process Control Technicians
  • Unit Group: 3132 Incinerator and Water Treatment Plant Operators

Child groups

  • No child groups are published under this code.

TSIC codes where this occupation is primary

  • No related TSIC mapping is published for this occupation yet.

Definition

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

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 room 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.

Included occupations or child groups

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

ISCO-88 correspondence

  • 8163