Groundwater monitoring technician jobs in Finland
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.
Groundwater monitoring technician - Which skills are essential?
Analyse and interpret data like biological properties to know the quality of water.
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
Principles of complex water chemistry.
Design boreholes; sample and analyse surface water and groundwater.
Quality assure water by taking into consideration various elements, such as temperature.
Record 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 exceptional or unusual input.
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.
Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
Perform 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 schemes.
Prepare 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. File reports on issues with landfill groundwater, e.g. area pollution caused by coal combustion products.
The 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 factors, and disposal methods.
Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.
Perform water chemistry analysis
Prepare 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.
Conduct testing procedures on water quality, such as pH tests and dissolved solids. Understand instrumentation drawings.
Groundwater monitoring technician - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Operate equipment for water disinfection, using different methods and techniques, such as mechanical filtration, depending on needs.
Identify 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.
Analyse evidence of contamination. Advise on how to decontaminate.
Operate 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 the effects of soil and water management practices in controlling pollutant loss, nitrate leaching and reduce soil erosion.
Advise individuals and organisations on the development and implementation of actions which aid in the prevention of pollution and its related risks.
Report 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, using metrics, tables, and visual methods to clarify where needed.
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
Understand fresh water ecosystems.
The 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.
Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.
Calibrate 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. Make the measurements in as similar a way as possible.
Calculate the carbon footprint of business processes and other practices in order to promote sustainability and to raise awareness for the environmental impact.
Maintain equipment used for testing the quality of systems and products.
Advise on the development and implementation of actions which aim to remove sources of pollution and contamination from the environment.
Treat contaminated water using a variety of techniques such as lagoons and reed beds.
Examine the extent of the damage and consequences when an incident causes pollution, and report it to the relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
Perform 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 strategies for the removal of pollution and contaminants from soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediment, taking into account environmental remediation regulations and available technologies.
Estimate environmental impact of groundwater abstraction and management activities.
Compile 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 the environment, and any problems and possible solutions.