MOED Technician (methodology of minimisation opportunities environmental diagnosis)

The environmental management systems are voluntary systems that allow organisations evaluate and improve their behaviour in the environmental sphere and communicate it. The gradual implementation of Environmental Management Systems in accordance with the UNE-EN-ISO STANDARD 14001 and European Regulation 761/2001 (EMAS: Eco-management and Audit Scheme) y manufacturing and service companies require the presence of a specific person in charge due to the organisational and technical complexity of these systems.

These professionals play a key role in the organisation and coordination of the various production departments of the company, in parallel to the implementation of the SIGMA. They apply the methodology of minimisation opportunities environmental diagnosis (MOED), consisting of evaluating an industrial activity or process to determine possible prevention and reduction opportunities at the source of pollution, to provide viable alternatives both technically and financially. Using this methodology, good knowledge is obtained of the company's environmental characteristics is achieved and the waste it emits (atmospheric emissions, waste waters and waste) in order to establish preventive and corrective measures to promote reductions of waste, emissions, noise and polluting effluents.

These professionals perform their tasks by commission at different companies in the industrial sector, either as freelances, experts at consulting or engineering companies or at private or public institutions.

• Perform the initial evolution of the production process, describing it, identifying the main items that generate pollution, weighing up the outcomes, quantifying losses and representing the obtained results.
• Define the basic guidelines of the MOED according to the environmental regulations for the different vectors (water, air, waste, etc.).
• Run and assign functions to the work team responsible for the MOED. Coordinate the tasks of the persons in charge of the production, administration or quality departments for the implementation and maintenance of the system.
• Draw up SIGMA related training itineraries for company staff.
• Maintain constant communication with the company's senior management to coordinate the entire process and agree with them the MOED objectives, according to its technical and financial possibilities, considering short, medium and long-term business objectives.
• Calculate the investment required, the cost-benefit ratio and the periods for amortising investments.
• Analyse impacts, evaluate opportunities with the contribution of new elements for process innovation and draw up the documentation of the system (environment policy, manual, procedures, work instructions, environmental records, etc.).
• Evaluate the final MOED report with the company, carry out audits and review any non-conformities.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Biologia ambiental
• Grau: Ciències ambientals
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes biològics
• Grau: Química
• Grau: Enginyeria en tecnologies industrials
• Grau: Enginyeria de l'energia
• Grau: Enginyeria d'obres públiques
• Grau: Arquitectura tècnica i edificació

Complementary training

Specific training in MOED methodology and in best available techniques (BAT) specific to the industrial sector under consideration. The best available technique is the most advanced technology on the market, capable of minimising emissions and being economically viable.

Training in the knowledge of the production systems and equipment and instruments of a specific industrial sector or subsector, as well as in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodologies for products.

Training in environmental legislation and specific training in environmental management systems, according to ISO standards and European regulations.

Other specific skills

Self-confidence: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 3

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Analytical thought: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

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 auditor

Senior environmental technician

Environmental manager and advisor

Circular economy specialist

Ecosystem design and restoration consultant

• Work hours

  Full-time.

• Salary

  Variable, between 21.223 and 30.342 Euros per annum (gross). Median: 25.374 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Middle management

• Human resources and equipment

  Office and computer.