Environmental analyst

Intermediate-level technician with extensive theoretical and practical knowledge regarding the most commonly-used sampling and analysis techniques, as regards various environmental vectors (water, waste, air, land, etc). Apply chemical and biological analysis techniques according to the established procedures, safety standards and good laboratory practices. Use equipment to take samples and conduct analyses on the land and in the laboratory and have sufficient knowledge to apply classical and instrumental analytical techniques (UV-visible spectrophotometry, photometry, gas chromatography, HPLC, IR, etc). Is able to organise the laboratory according to good practices and schedule tasks related to instrument maintenance and calibration, analytical series and samplings. Interpret the analysis results and write up technical reports considering the standards set forth in the environmental regulations and detecting possible anomalies in the equipment used to treat gas and wastewater from facilities, based on the deviations of the results.

• Take samples of environmental influent and effluent pollutants from facilities and the environment, according to the established procedures.
• Apply suitable analytical techniques to the parameter to be assessed in a certain environmental vector, according to the established Standardised Operating Procedures and environmental regulations, with the scheduled frequency.
• Record the results and statistically process them for the writing up of technical reports.
• Assess the results based on the guideline values established in the environmental regulations and inform those responsible for the facilities, if necessary, of the observed deviations and their possible causes.
• Maintain and calibrate the laboratory equipment, infrastructures and devices.
• Programme the series of analyses based on service needs and possibilities.
• Establish and maintain good laboratory practices: SOPs, quality manual, etc.
• Optimise the consumption of reagents, water, energy and time.

Regulated training and graduates

• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família professional de Seguretat i Medi ambient: Gestió ambiental (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família professional de Seguretat i Medi ambient: Control de sorolls, vibracions i aïllament acústic (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família professional de Seguretat i Medi ambient: Control de la contaminació atmostèrica (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Security and Environment - Advanced Level: Education and environmental control
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Chemical Professional Families - Advanced Level: Laboratory for analysis and quality control
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Chemical Professional Families - Advanced Level: Environmental Chemistry

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Initiative: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Scientific research

Individuals who have an affinity for the field of scientific research focus their interest on activities that study different types of organisms and substances in order to obtain valuable products for human beings. A key part of performing this task is the planning and verification of scientific hypotheses through the use of different research designs and techniques. The objective of these searches is the development of new medicines and medical techniques, technological innovation based on the manipulation of cells, molecules and biological agents, as well as the study of cultures in order to improve the characteristics and properties of plants and food.

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Environment

People who work in this field focus their professional interests on the preservation, improvement or restoration of the environment (vegetation, fauna, flora) in both built-up areas and natural spaces. Some of the activities that represent this field are the detection, analysis and control of pollutants, the carrying out of measurements and tests in relation to climatic or environmental variables and the reduction of the harmful effects of human activity on the environment. The carrying out of these activities requires knowledge of the environment, for its planning and use, and of environmental regulations.

Environmental sampling technician

Building energy efficiency technician

Atmospheric pollution control technician in industrial plants.

Environmental awareness officer

Environmental auditor

• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  Salary range: between 17.578 and 25.588 euros annum gross. Median: 21.208 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician