Environmental Measurement Technician
かんきょうそくていぎじゅついん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Manufacturing Engineers
- Minor : Chemical Product Manufacturing Engineers
Summary
A technical position that measures and analyzes environmental elements such as water quality, atmosphere, soil, and noise both on-site and in laboratories, supporting environmental conservation and legal compliance.
Description
Environmental Measurement Technicians work in government offices, private company environmental conservation departments, and analytical institutions. In field surveys, they perform sampling of water quality, atmosphere, soil, noise, and vibration, and in laboratories, they operate analytical devices such as gas chromatography, ICP emission analysis, and HPLC to acquire data. They analyze measurement data, create reports, and evaluate compliance with legal standards. Additionally, calibration and maintenance of measurement instruments, sample pretreatment, and quality control are important tasks.
Future Outlook
Demand is increasing due to strengthened environmental regulations and promotion of SDGs. Introduction of IoT and automated measurement systems is advancing, and the importance of data analysis skills is also rising.
Personality Traits
Cautious / Curious and inquisitive / Good team player / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Contract Analysis / Depending on companies with flex-time systems / Field Surveys / Lab Work
Career Path
Junior Technician → Senior Environmental Analysis Technician → Analysis Team Leader → Quality Control Manager → Environmental Consultant
Required Skills
Analytical Instrument Operation / Atmospheric Measurement / Data Analysis / Measurement Instrument Operation / Sampling / Water Quality Analysis
Recommended Skills
English Literature Reading / Environmental Management System / GIS / Report Writing / Statistical Analysis
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Essential for analyzing measurement data and evaluating errors |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute errors affect results |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because new technologies and analytical methods evolve |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantitative analysis and statistical processing are required |
| Problem Solving | Essential for troubleshooting instrument failures and abnormal values |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Often follows standard procedures |
Related Qualifications
- Environmental Measurer (Class III)
- Hazardous Materials Handler (Class B)
- Pollution Prevention Manager
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