Environmental technologist for pipeline networks & industrial plants

The environmental technologist for pipe networks and industrial plants (formerly: specialist for pipe, sewer and industrial services) is one of the new environmental engineering professions. The specialist's tasks include cleaning, inspecting, monitoring and maintaining the sewer network and special structures.

What do we offer you?

• A three-and-a-half-year training programme with an optimal combination of theory and practice
• Challenging tasks and working with modern technology
• Working in a committed and open team
• An attractive salary
• The prerequisite for a wide range of employment and further training opportunities

• A secondary school leaving certificate
• An interest in mathematics, chemistry and physics
• Technical and environmental understanding
• Craftsmanship
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to learn and perform

The three-year apprenticeship takes place at the Entsorgungs- und Servicebetrieb (ESB) of the city of Bocholt, with the vocational school training taking place at the Hans-Schwier-Berufskolleg in Gelsenkirchen.

The first 15 months cover:

• business management processes, work organisation,
• information, documentation, quality assurance measures,
• environmental protection technology,
• mechanical and process engineering, measurement, control and regulation technology,
• materials processing and
• storage, tools and equipment

The last 15 months include:

• Work preparation,
• respiratory, fire and explosion protection,
• safety engineering and environmental protection, and
• Cleaning and waste disposal

Trained pipe, sewer and industrial service specialists can work in the public, private and industrial sectors.