Environmental sampling technicians carry out field work related to the measurement of environmental parameters (water, air, noise, waste, etc.) by applying specialized methodologies in environmental sampling. These professionals are also in charge of the maintenance of measuring devices, whether they are automatic equipment that transmit information remotely, or manually, with different tools. Finally, they obtain information on the indicators derived from the own management of the administrations and organizations with environmental responsibilities and carry out a joint assessment of the results.

• Take samples (of water, waste, etc.) to analyse them.
  Apply the sampling technique and appropriate measuring conditions in each case according to the established protocols.
• Perform field measurements with specific instruments (sound level meter, equipment for the determination of water or air parameters, etc).
• Perform maintenance and calibration of automatic air pollution control devices and instruments and remote data transmission equipment in real time in order to record the data obtained on computer and magnetic media.
• Record, statistically treat and graphically represent by means of computer programs the data of the different environmental parameters obtained with the control devices or with manual analysis. In the case of noise and vibration sampling, these are represented on sonic maps.
• Interpret the data obtained and assess the risks related to certain parameters.
• Collect environmental information from administrations and organizations with environmental responsibilities.
• Evaluate and write reports about the results obtained according to the current regulations.

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 Chemical Professional Families - Advanced Level: Environmental Chemistry
• 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

Complementary training

Training in the different sampling techniques.
Statistical data processing.
Maintenance and calibration of equipment and instruments.
Internal training in the company or institution on specific tasks that must be developed at the workplace, with different durations depending on their technical complexity.
In the case of noise and vibration, specific training is required (between 60 and 90 hours) with contents related to the nature of sound, the use of sound level meters, measurement and calculation of noise and vibration parameters, measurement methodologies, regulations, etc.

Other specific skills

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Planning and organisation: Level 2

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 laboratory technician

Atmospheric pollution control technician in industrial plants.

Building energy efficiency technician

Hydroponics technician

Environmental awareness officer

• Work hours

  If you work in a local administration or associated body, it is determined by their usual work dedication.
  Full-time with flexible working hours. Working hours must be adapted to the times when samples need to be collected.

• Salary

  The salary usually ranges from 17.024 to 24.286 euros per annum. Median: 20.333 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