Environmental Radiation Measurement Worker

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Industry & Occupation

Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Environment

Classification

Summary

Specialist who measures and evaluates radiation levels in the environment, performs data analysis, and reporting.

Description

Environmental radiation measurement workers use various measurement instruments in the field and laboratory to measure radiation doses in the environment. They handle instrument calibration and maintenance, sampling, data analysis, and report preparation to assess environmental safety and provide reports to government agencies and clients. They also engage in on-site responses during emergencies and the formulation of radiation protection plans, contributing to environmental conservation and human safety.

Future Outlook

With the decommissioning of nuclear facilities and strengthening of environmental regulations, demand for radiation measurement is expected to remain stable, with continued need for specialized technicians in the medium to long term.

Personality Traits

Can pay attention to details / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility

Work Style

Fieldwork / Flexitime / Laboratory Work / Partial Remote Possible

Career Path

Junior Measurement Worker → Senior Radiation Measurement Technician → Analysis Department Leader → Environmental Safety Manager → Consultant

Required Skills

Data Analysis / Radiation Detector Operation / Radiation Protection Knowledge / Report Writing / Sampling

Recommended Skills

English Literature Reading / GIS Analysis / Programming / Statistical Analysis

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Analytical & Logical Thinking To accurately analyze and evaluate measurement data.
Attention to Detail & Accuracy Because high accuracy is required to detect minute numerical fluctuations.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because statistical processing of measurement data and concentration calculations are essential.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because measurement work is primarily procedure-based.
Stress Tolerance Because emergency responses are limited, and work is mostly in relatively stable environments.

Related Qualifications

  • Radiation Handling Supervisor
  • Work Environment Measurement Technician

Aliases

  • Environmental Radiation Measurement Technician
  • Radiation Measurement Technician

Related Jobs

  • Environmental Analysis Technician
  • Environmental Measurement Technician
  • Radiation Handling Supervisor
  • Radiologic Technologist

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