8185-Incineration Plant, Water Treatment and Related Machine Operators

Job Title: 

Incineration Plant, Water Treatment and Related Machine Operators

Job Description: 

Incineration plant, water treatment and related machine operators monitor and operate various types of plant, such as incinerators, water-treatment plant, pumping stations, refrigeration or heating and ventilation systems.

Tasks: 

Tasks include:

  • operating and monitoring machinery and equipment which purify and clarify water for human consumption or use and later disposal into natural water systems
  • operating and monitoring air and gas compressors
  • operating and monitoring pumping stations for transferring liquids, gases, semi-liquids and powdered substances from one location to another
  • operating and monitoring refrigeration systems for cool or cold storage, or industrial processes
  • operating and monitoring heating and ventilation systems
  • operating and monitoring incinerator machinery and equipment which burn garbage or other waste materials
  • performing related task
Additional Notes: 


This unit group includes

Air-compressor operator
Pumphouse man
Water pumpman
Purifying plant operator (water works)
Refrigeration system operator
Waste incineration plant operator

Specific Occupations: 

81851
Stationary engine operator (general)

81852
Compressor operator

81853
Pumping station operator

81854
Water treatment machine operator (waterworks)

81855
Refrigeration system operator

81859
Other incineration plant, water treatment and related machine operators

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Source: SINGAPORE STANDARD OCCUPATIONAL CLASSIFICATION 2015, Department of Statistics, Ministry of Trade & Industry, Republic of Singapore