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groundwater-monitoring-technician Occupational skill for the role 'groundwater monitoring technician' (also: environmental protection technician, environmental conservation technician, groundwater protection technician, groundwater laboratory technician, groundwater sampling technician, groundwater monitoring system technician). Use when the user asks for typical groundwater monitoring technician work such as: Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.; Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.; Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.

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.

Core workflow

  1. Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.
  2. Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.
  3. Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.
  4. Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.
  5. Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.
  6. Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.
  7. Calculate amount of pollutant in samples or compute air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes, using chemical and mathematical formulas.
  8. Discuss test results and analyses with customers.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • chemistry
  • collect samples
  • collect samples for analysis
  • interpret scientific data to assess water quality
  • laboratory techniques
  • 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

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7af81505-6681-49b5-b65e-401884a71f1f), ONET 30.3 (19-4042.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*