Operations, Maintenance and Trades

General description
Operations, Maintenance and Trades in the water industry
Who should consider this job
Types of Operations, Maintenance and Trades in the water industry
Operations, Maintenance and Trade workers in the water industry
Courses and entry information

General Description:

• Operations, maintenance and trades roles focus on the production and delivery of goods and services and continuity of operations
• They are concerned with the process of converting inputs such as materials, labour and energy into outputs in the form of goods and services
• Operations, maintenance and trades roles span activities such planning and delivering practical solutions, construction, machine and equipment operation, installation, manual labour, team supervision, repair and maintenance.

  In the water industry:

• There are opportunities in water operations in all areas of the industry
• Operations, maintenance and trades roles are essential for water supply; water and wastewater treatment; construction and maintenance of sewerage systems and water distribution systems
• Roles are in catchments and dams;treatment plants - water, wastewater, recycled water, desalination, industrial water; water transport systems; and public and private organisations
• Water industry operations assure efficient and effective delivery of services and outcomes and the continuity of operations within a water service provider.

Consider this job if you:

• Enjoy practical and manual work
• Want to be hands on and action oriented
• Are interested in understanding how things work
• Can work as part of a team
• Are physically fit
• Have good hand-eye coordination
• Do not have or can control asthma and allergies
• Are safety conscious.

 The sub categories of Operations, Maintenance and Trades in the water industry are:

• Asset Management
• Construction Management
• Electrician
• Fitter
• Instrumentation
• Machinist
• Operations Management
• Plumber
• Project Management
• Reservoir Management
• Safety (OHS)
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations
• Water Treatment Plant Operations
• Welder.

  In the water industry, Operations, Maintenance and Trades roles work in:

• The field
• Water supply plants or networks
• Water Treatment Plants
• Workshops.

See Get Started - Operations, Maintenance and Trades for training and entry information.
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