Automation index

How much of a Wastewater-plant operator’s job can AI already do?

A flow comes earlier. Coming out clean without losing the sludge do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#626 / 753

Wastewater-plant operator

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Flow, process and the log. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Basin, the sludge and the one that goes. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Breakdown, the pump and at night. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Test, the discharge and not hiding the spike. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The rain, the overflow and not opening extra. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
Come out clean, and the sludge in place. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#390 / 753

Corrosion engineer

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Thicknesses, the map and the coupon. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Plant, the pipe and the one that is thin. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Cathode, the protection and the one that will not take. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Shutdown, the coating and not painting over rust. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Operations, the rush and not leaving the thin one in service. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Stop before it goes, and not painting over it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low