# Tools & technology — desalination technician

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-8031.00 (Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 3117; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

| Software | Category | Hot technology |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software | yes |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software | yes |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software | yes |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software | yes |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software | yes |
| Data logging software | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Database software | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Geographic information system GIS systems | Geographic information system |  |
| Human machine interface HMI software | Industrial control software |  |
| Material safety data sheet MSDS software | Compliance software |  |
| Operational Data Store ODS software | Data base user interface and query software |  |
| Records management software | Document management software |  |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |  |
| Timekeeping software | Time accounting software |  |
| Wastewater expert control systems | Industrial control software |  |