Meter Monitor (Water Supply Business)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that remotely monitors instruments in water supply facilities and, in case of abnormalities, conducts inspections, adjustments, and reports to relevant departments.
Description
Meter monitors (water supply business) constantly monitor values from various instruments and sensors installed in water supply facilities using remote monitoring systems such as SCADA, and in the event of abnormality detection, they perform inspections, adjustments, and contact relevant departments. They are also responsible for regular instrument calibration and maintenance, data recording, and report preparation, supporting safe and stable water supply.
Future Outlook
An indispensable role for maintaining water and sewage infrastructure, with increasing specialization due to aging countermeasures and the introduction of IoT and smart meters.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Calm and Cautious / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Monitor → Senior Monitor → Chief Monitor → Operation Management Engineer → Equipment Management Supervisor
Required Skills
Data Recording / Instrument Calibration / Instrumentation Diagram Reading / SCADA System Operation / Water Supply Facilities
Recommended Skills
Network Monitoring / PLC Control Knowledge / Reading English Technical Documents / Water Quality Analysis Basics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires accuracy to not miss subtle changes in instruments or alarms. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly routine tasks, requiring adherence to procedures more than creativity. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly work in front of monitors, with little heavy labor. |
Related Qualifications
- First-Class Electrician
- Instrumentation Technician
- Water Supply Technical Manager
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