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Environment Technician

Role description

performs laboratory and field tests to monitor the environment and investigate sources of pollution, including that affecting health. Work under the supervision of environmental scientists and specialists, who direct their work and evaluate their results. In the wind industry, environmental science technicians are responsible for day-to-day environmental monitoring, logging, and reporting in accordance with the project-specific environmental monitoring plan. Include carrying out pre- and post-construction studies, as well as unique research into species or habitat interaction with the proposed action.

Role skills

• Active listening
• Collaborate
• Inductive reasoning (bottom-down thinking)
• Computer skills
• Data analysis
• Research skills

Qualifications

Bachelor of Environmental Science