Practicante en la Empresa de Servicios Públicos del Meta EDESA S.A E.S.P.

Abstract

During my internship at EDESA S.A. E.S.P., a public services company in Meta, I had the opportunity to participate in various activities that allowed me to gain a deep understanding of the operation of water, sewage, and waste management services. My main responsibilities included reviewing contingency plans, conducting technical visits to water treatment plants, and preparing quotes and certifications for aqueduct and sewage networks. I had the opportunity to visit municipalities like Mapiripán and Uribe, where I carried out inspections and analyses on waste collection and the operation of treatment plants, identifying areas for improvement. I also participated in the review of Solid Waste Management Plans (PGIRS) and the preparation of field inspection reports. One of my key activities was working with AutoCAD software to outline waste collection routes and calculating costs for changing the filter beds at Mapiripán’s Water Treatment Plant (PTAP). Additionally, I assisted in quoting sedimentation modules and identifying faults in water treatment systems. On the administrative side, I also wrote responses to petitions and participated in implementing improvement actions to optimize the operations of the plants EDESA operates. Throughout my internship, I observed the importance of community communication and the need to optimize resources to improve service efficiency. My experience at EDESA allowed me to apply my civil engineering knowledge while learning about the management of public services in a real-world setting, making significant contributions to the company’s projects and operational processes.