Environmental Engineering Technician

Aliases: Environmental Assistant Engineer

Industry/Sector(s): Environmental Science

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Environmental Engineering Technician is expected to perform include:

Applying the theories and principles of environmental engineering to modify, test and operate equipment and devices used in the prevention, control and remediation of environmental pollution including waste treatment and site remediation
Assisting in the development of environmental pollution remediation devices under direction of Engineers
Receiving, setting up, testing and decontaminating the equipment
Arranging for disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials
Assisting in the clean-up of hazardous material spills
Conducting pollution surveys, and collecting and analysing samples such as air and groundwater
Developing work plans including writing specifications and establishing material, manpower and facilities needed
Inspecting facilities to monitor compliance with regulations governing substances such as asbestos, lead and wastewater

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a field and laboratory job
Need not handle a team
Travelling is part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), people with One Arm (OA), One Arm and Leg (OAL) and those who have their Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁴

Preferably, Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Proficient in choosing the places from which to gather the required samples and information
In depth knowledge of how to conduct required tests and experiments
Proficient in using technology to produce the work products
Working knowledge of cleaning up and disposal of lead, asbestos and other hazardous materials
In depth knowledge related to various diseases and harmful effects of pollutants
Ability to read and create engineering designs related to the work profile
Ability to evaluate the effectiveness or performance of procedures, interventions and programmes

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Time management skills
Decision-making skills

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Colleges offering environment engineering across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

https://targetstudy.com/courses/btech-environmental-engineering.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Environmental Engineering Technician → Environmental Science Engineer → Environmental Science Health and Safety Officer → Environment Compliance Inspector → Project Officer → Professor, Scientist, Researcher

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For new entrants - Rs 37,000 to Rs 91,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Some organizations hire new entrants too

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁴

Central Pollution Control Board (State Government)
Scientific and technical consulting services
Petrochemical industries
Hydro-chemical industries
NGOs working for health and safety of public
Organizations involved in research and innovation

KEYWORDS

Engineering Technicians
Assistant Engineers

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	3257.0500	Environmental Engineering Technician
ISCO 2008	3257	Environmental and Occupational Health Inspectors and Associates
NIC 2008	39000	Remediation activities and other waste management services
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupation Division 3
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/
3	https://www.dgt.gov.in/

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