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.

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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?

20%

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Perfusionist

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
Build the circuit, prime and the checklist. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	36%	+5.8
Run the pump, gases and temperature. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	24%	8%	+1.9
Cardioplegia, haemofiltration and weaning. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
ECMO, emergencies and the oxygenator change. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Logs, alarms and talk to the surgeon. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	18%	+2.5
No air in the line and owning the machine. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		20%

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