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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing S2.8.4 - monitoring safety or security Inspect water wells
Description
Examine water wells for pollution and conformity with construction standards. Order well closures if necessary.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 2 occupations
- Optional in 3 occupations
- Total: 5 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)
Essential for
- Well-diggerWell-diggers operate drilling machinery and equipment to create and maintain wells for use in extracting ore and other liquids and gases. They record operations, maintain equipment…
- Drill operatorDrill operators supervise a team during rigging and drilling operations. They monitor well activity and take measures in case of emergencies. Duties The duties of a drill operator …
Optional for
- Water quality analystA Water Quality Analyst is a scientific professional who monitors, tests, and evaluates the chemical, physical, and biological properties of water to ensure it meets environmental …
- DrillerDrillers set up and operate drilling rigs and related equipment designed to drill holes for mineral exploration, in shotfiring operations, and for construction purposes. Working co…
- Drilling engineerDrilling engineers develop and supervise the drilling of gas and oil wells. They assist in the designing, testing and creation of wells and are employed on land or offshore…
Related skills
- Work ergonomically
- Connect equipment to wellheads
- Mechanics
- Health and safety hazards underground
- Present reports
- Operate core drilling equipment
- Keep task records
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation
- Liaise with managers
- Follow safety procedures when working at heights
- Troubleshoot
- Suggest well maintenance
Last updated on February 18, 2026
