Incinerator operator

Code 3132.1

Incinerator operators tend incineration machines which burn refuse and waste. They ensure the equipment is maintained, and that the incineration process occurs in accordance with safety regulations for the incineration of waste.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • metrology
  • thermal treatment

Skills and competences

  • operate waste incinerator
  • monitor incineration process
  • ensure compliance with waste legislative regulations
  • manejar incineradoras de residuos
  • maintain waste incinerator
  • measure furnace temperature
  • conduct inter-shift communication
  • wear appropriate protective gear

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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