What skills does a groundwater monitoring technician need?

A groundwater monitoring technician needs 18 essential skills including water chemistry analysis, laboratory techniques, chemistry, interpret scientific data to assess water quality, perform laboratory tests. Core competencies include .

Will AI replace groundwater monitoring technician jobs?

The AI disruption score for groundwater monitoring technician is 48/100 (moderate risk). Some tasks may be automated but the role will evolve rather than disappear entirely.

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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.

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (18)

water chemistry analysiswater chemistry analysisPrinciples of complex water chemistry.laboratory techniqueslaboratory techniquesTechniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.chemistrychemistryThe composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk fa...interpret scientific data to assess water qualityinterpret scientific data to assess water qualityAnalyse and interpret data like biological properties to know the quality of water.perform laboratory testsperform laboratory testsCarry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.collect samplescollect samplesSet up and operate equipment to collect water, gas, oil or soil samples for testing.perform water analysisperform water analysisCollect and analyse samples of surface water and groundwater to analyse them.measure water quality parametersmeasure water quality parametersQuality assure water by taking into consideration various elements, such as temperature.record test datarecord test dataRecord data which has been identified specifically during preceding tests in order to verify that outputs of the test produce specific results or to review the reaction of the subject under exceptiona...collect samples for analysiscollect samples for analysisCollect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.use personal protection equipmentuse personal protection equipmentMake use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.test samples for pollutantstest samples for pollutantsMeasure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.test chemical samplestest chemical samplesPerform the testing procedures on the already prepared chemical samples, by using the necessary equipment and materials. Chemical sample testing involves operations such as pipetting or diluting schem...study groundwaterstudy groundwaterPrepare and conduct field studies in order to determine groundwater quality. Analyse and interpret maps, models and geographical data. Compose a picture of area groundwater and land contamination. Fil...monitor water qualitymonitor water qualityMeasure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.perform water chemistry analysisperform water chemistry analysisPerform water chemistry analysis to identify and quantify the chemical components and properties of water samples.prepare chemical samplesprepare chemical samplesPrepare the specific samples such as gas, liquid or solid samples in order for them to be ready for analysis, labeling and storing samples according to specifications.perform water testing proceduresperform water testing proceduresConduct testing procedures on water quality, such as pH tests and dissolved solids. Understand instrumentation drawings.

Optional (23)

microbiology-bacteriologymicrobiology-bacteriologyMicrobiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.environmental legislationenvironmental legislationThe environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.fresh water ecosystemsfresh water ecosystemsThe types and natural characteristics of fresh water ecosystems such as lakes, ponds, rivers, wetlands, streams etc.pollution preventionpollution preventionThe processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.ensure compliance with environmental legislationensure compliance with environmental legislationMonitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation....use water disinfection equipmentuse water disinfection equipmentOperate equipment for water disinfection, using different methods and techniques, such as mechanical filtration, depending on needs.investigate pollutioninvestigate pollutionIdentify the cause of pollution incidents, as well as its nature and the extent of the risks, by performing tests on the site of pollution as well as in a laboratory and performing research.assess contaminationassess contaminationAnalyse evidence of contamination. Advise on how to decontaminate.operate water purifying equipmentoperate water purifying equipmentOperate and adjust equipment controls to purify and clarify water, process and treat wastewater, air and solids, recycle or discharge treated water, and generate power.advise on soil and water protectionadvise on soil and water protectionAdvise on methods to protect soil and water sources against pollution such as nitrate leaching which is responsible for soil erosion.advise on pollution preventionadvise on pollution preventionAdvise individuals and organisations on the development and implementation of actions which aid in the prevention of pollution and its related risks.report test findingsreport test findingsReport test results with a focus on findings and recommendations, differentiating results by levels of severity. Include relevant information from the test plan and outline the test methodologies, usi...analyse environmental dataanalyse environmental dataAnalyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.calibrate laboratory equipmentcalibrate laboratory equipmentCalibrate laboratory equipment by comparing between measurements: one of known magnitude or correctness, made with a trusted device and a second measurement from another piece of laboratory equipment....promote environmental awarenesspromote environmental awarenessPromote sustainability and raise awareness about the environmental impact of human and industrial activity based on the carbon footprints of business processes and other practices.maintain test equipmentmaintain test equipmentMaintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.advise on environmental remediationadvise on environmental remediationAdvise on the development and implementation of actions which aim to remove sources of pollution and contamination from the environment.treat contaminated watertreat contaminated waterTreat contaminated water using a variety of techniques such as lagoons and reed beds.report pollution incidentsreport pollution incidentsWhen an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.investigate contaminationinvestigate contaminationPerform tests to investigate the properties of contamination in an area, or on surfaces and materials, in order to identify the cause, its nature, and the extent of the risk and damage.develop environmental remediation strategiesdevelop environmental remediation strategiesDevelop strategies for the removal of pollution and contaminants from soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediment, taking into account environmental remediation regulations and available technologie...assess groundwater environmental impactassess groundwater environmental impactEstimate environmental impact of groundwater abstraction and management activities.report on environmental issuesreport on environmental issuesCompile environmental reports and communicate on issues. Inform the public or any interested parties in a given context on relevant recent developments in the environment, forecasts on the future of t...