Sewage Treatment Technician
げすいしょりぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Other Technical Occupations
- Minor : Technical Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A technical job that safely and efficiently treats sewage to produce and discharge purified water or reclaimed water that meets environmental standards.
Description
Sewage treatment technicians at sewage treatment facilities monitor and control the entire treatment process from raw water intake to purified water discharge, perform daily inspections, equipment maintenance, chemical dosing management, and periodic water quality analysis. In emergencies, they investigate causes of equipment failures or abnormal water quality and implement improvements. They comply with laws and effluent standards while also contributing to energy conservation and the introduction of advanced treatment technologies.
Future Outlook
Aging sewage treatment facilities are being upgraded, and the introduction of advanced treatment technologies is progressing. Additionally, amid labor shortages, the utilization of automation and IoT technologies is expected.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Good team player / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Fieldwork / Night shifts / Office work combined / Shift work
Career Path
Operator → Chief Engineer → Section Chief / Plant Operation Manager → Environmental Technology Consultant
Required Skills
Chemical Management / Equipment Maintenance / Equipment Operation Monitoring / Process Control / Water Quality Analysis
Recommended Skills
Data Analysis / Membrane Treatment Technology / Reading English Technical Documents / SCADA Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because fluctuations in trace components can lead to violations of water quality standards. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because quick judgments are required under high tension during emergency responses or sudden equipment failures. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is minimal as operations are centered on routine monitoring and management. |
Related Qualifications
- Environmental Measurer
- Sewage Technology Certification
- Water Quality Related Pollution Prevention Manager
Aliases
- Sewage Treatment Operator
- Wastewater Treatment Technician
Related Jobs
- Environmental Technician
- Plant Operator
- Water Treatment Engineer