groundwater monitoring technician

Groundwater monitoring technician monitor the environment, gathering data in the form of samples and performing tests in a laboratory or field, to investigate potential sources of pollution. They also perform maintenance tasks on the monitoring equipment.

Alternative Labels

environmental conservation technician

environmental protection technician

groundwater laboratory technician

groundwater monitoring system technician

groundwater protection technician

groundwater sampling technician

groundwater technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

collect samples collect samples for analysis interpret scientific data to assess water quality measure water quality parameters monitor water quality perform laboratory tests perform water analysis perform water chemistry analysis perform water testing procedures prepare chemical samples record test data study groundwater test chemical samples test samples for pollutants use personal protection equipment

Essential Knowledge

chemistry laboratory techniques water chemistry analysis

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on environmental remediation advise on pollution prevention advise on soil and water protection analyse environmental data assess contamination assess groundwater environmental impact calibrate laboratory equipment develop environmental remediation strategies ensure compliance with environmental legislation investigate contamination investigate pollution maintain test equipment operate water purifying equipment promote environmental awareness report on environmental issues report pollution incidents report test findings treat contaminated water use water disinfection equipment

Optional Knowledge

environmental legislation fresh water ecosystems microbiology-bacteriology pollution prevention

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7af81505-6681-49b5-b65e-401884a71f1f

Status

released

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