Field Technician (Life, Physical, and Social Science)

Analyze potential environmental impacts of production process changes and recommend steps to mitigate negative impacts.

Set up equipment or stations to monitor and collect pollutants from sites, such as smoke stacks, manufacturing plants, or mechanical equipment.

Conduct standardized tests to ensure materials or supplies used throughout power supply systems meet processing and safety specifications.

Weigh, analyze, or measure collected sample particles, such as lead, coal dust, or rock, to determine concentration of pollutants.

Examine and analyze material for presence and concentration of contaminants, such as asbestos, using variety of microscopes.

Direct activities of workers in laboratory.

Inspect sanitary conditions at public facilities.

Prepare samples or photomicrographs for testing and analysis.

Monitor emission control devices to ensure they are operating properly and comply with state and federal regulations.

Determine amounts and kinds of chemicals to use in destroying harmful organisms or removing impurities from purification systems.

Develop testing procedures.

Calibrate microscopes or test instruments.

Make recommendations to control or eliminate unsafe conditions at workplaces or public facilities.

Provide information or technical or program assistance to government representatives, employers, or the general public on the issues of public health, environmental protection, or workplace safety.

Develop or implement site recycling or hazardous waste stream programs.

Collect samples of gases, soils, water, industrial wastewater, or asbestos products to conduct tests on pollutant levels or identify sources of pollution.

Record test data and prepare reports, summaries, or charts that interpret test results.

Discuss test results and analyses with customers.

Perform statistical analysis of environmental data.

Maintain files, such as hazardous waste databases, chemical usage data, personnel exposure information, or diagrams showing equipment locations.

Distribute permits, closure plans, or cleanup plans.

Develop or implement programs for monitoring of environmental pollution or radiation.