Pollution Control Manager
こうがいぼうしかんりしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Research and Technical Occupations
- Middle : Other Technical Occupations
- Minor : Technical Occupations Not Elsewhere Classified
Summary
A specialist who inspects, measures, records, and reports on pollution control equipment to ensure compliance with emission regulations at business sites, taking responsibility for environmental conservation.
Description
Pollution Control Managers, at manufacturing plants, power plants, and other business sites, operate, inspect, and maintain pollution control equipment for air pollution, water pollution, noise and vibration, chemical substance management, etc. They perform regular measurements and records, and reporting to administrative agencies. Through analysis of measurement data, they detect abnormalities early, formulate and implement improvement plans, and review operational standards in line with revisions to laws and regulations. They also contribute to raising employee awareness through in-house education and environmental awareness activities.
Future Outlook
With the strengthening of environmental regulations and the expansion of efforts toward SDGs and decarbonization, demand is expected to increase steadily.
Personality Traits
Has cooperativeness / Has legal compliance awareness / Meticulous and methodical / Strong sense of responsibility / Strong with numbers
Work Style
Consulting / Government Agencies / Manufacturing Industry Employment / Site-Centered
Career Path
Environmental Engineer → Environmental Management Officer → Environmental Consultant → Facility Management Manager → Quality Assurance and Environmental Safety Supervisor
Required Skills
Environmental Law and Regulation Knowledge / Environmental Monitoring Technology / Measurement Data Recording and Reporting / Operation and Maintenance of Pollution Control Equipment
Recommended Skills
Chemical Analysis / English Literature Reading / Environmental Measurement Equipment Operation / GIS
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it is necessary to analyze air and water quality data to identify anomalies and trends. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because slight fluctuations in measurement values directly relate to legal compliance. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because quantitative analytical skills are needed for statistical analysis of measurement data and trend identification. |
| Problem Solving | Because investigation of the causes of abnormal values and formulation of countermeasures are required. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because operations are mainly based on prescribed procedures, where compliance with procedures takes precedence over creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Pollution Control Manager (Atmospheric, Water Quality, Noise and Vibration, Dioxin)
Aliases
- Environmental Management Officer
- Pollution Control Engineer
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- Environmental Analyst
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