Utilities inspector

Code 3119.19

Utilities inspectors examine products, systems and machiney such as sewer, water, gas or electric turbines ensuring they are built and functioning according to regulations. They write inspection reports and provide recommendations to improve the systems and repair the broken components.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • surveying
  • construction product regulation
  • electrical power safety regulations
  • engineering principles
  • quality assurance procedures

Skills and competences

  • Identificar riesgos y análisis de vulnerabilidades
  • check construction compliance
  • monitor utility equipment
  • comply with legal regulations
  • use technical documentation
  • prevent damage to utility infrastructure
  • notify supervisor
  • report utility meter readings
  • perform inspection analysis
  • undertake inspections
  • conduct performance tests
  • follow standards for machinery safety
  • oversee record management

Transversal competences

  • advise on machinery malfunctions
  • identify faults in utility meters
  • lead inspections
  • manage health and safety standards
  • write inspection reports

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences