Army MOS · Logistics

92W Water Treatment Specialist

Overview

The Water Treatment Specialist installs and operates water purification equipment or supervises these activities. This specialist also performs or supervises water storage and distribution operations.

Core Skills

  • water treatment operations
  • equipment installation and maintenance
  • quality testing and analysis
  • technical troubleshooting
  • SOP and checklist execution
  • safety and regulatory compliance
  • logbook and data recording
  • field operations planning
  • incident response and reporting
  • basic inventory management

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Data logging software
  • Database software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems

Civilian Career Paths

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Facilities Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Project Management

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • Water Treatment Operator Certification
  • Certified Irrigation Technician (CIT)
  • Associate Safety Professional (ASP) · Funded · Promotion points

Career Growth

  • Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA)
  • Certified Water Specialist (CWS)
  • Certified Water Technologist (CWT)

What the Work Involves

  • Collect and test water and sewage samples, using test equipment and color analysis standards.
  • Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of sewage, and generate power.
  • Record operational data, personnel attendance, or meter and gauge readings on specified forms.
  • Add chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
  • Inspect equipment or monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges to determine load requirements and detect malfunctions.

Related Occupations

  • Chemical Plant and System Operators
  • Power Plant Operators

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a high school diploma and some on-the-job training.

Defense contractor jobs for 92W

Formerly Known As (Legacy)

Retired codes that converted into 92W. Each legacy page documents the cited history.

Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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