predictive maintenance
The use of data analytics and mathematical calculation to manage and monitor the conditions of machines and production processes.
digital
Environmental technicians investigate sources of pollution and aid in the development of pollution prevention and environment protection plans. They take samples of soil, water or other materials and perform tests to analyse the pollution level and identify its source.
Competences and skills
76 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 16 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
4 competencesenergy efficiency
Field of information concerning the reduction of the use of energy. It encompasses calculating the consumption of energy, providing certificates and support measures, saving energy by reducing the demand, encouraging efficient use of fossil fuels, and promoting the use of renewable energy.
green
human-robot collaboration
Human-Robot Collaboration is the study of collaborative processes in which human and robot agents work together to achieve shared goals. Human-Robot Collaboration (HRC) is an interdisciplinary research area comprising classical robotics, human-computer interaction, artificial intelligence, design, cognitive sciences and psychology. It is related to the definition of the plans and the rules for communication to perform a task and achieve a goal in a joint action with a robot.
digital
Internet of Things
The general principles, categories, requirements, limitations and vulnerabilities of smart connected devices (most of them with intended internet connectivity).
digital
principles of artificial intelligence
The artificial intelligence theories, applied principles, architectures and systems, such as intelligent agents, multi-agent systems, expert systems, rule-based systems, neural networks, ontologies and cognition theories.
digital
Cross-sector
11 competencesalternative energy
Sources of energy that do not originate from fossil fuels and have few greenhouse emissions.
green
chemistry
The composition, structure, and properties of substances and the processes and transformations that they undergo; the uses of different chemicals and their interactions, production techniques, risk factors, and disposal methods.
electrical engineering
The field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
electronics
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications.
digital
environmental legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
green
laboratory techniques
Techniques applied in the different fields of natural science in order to obtain experimental data such as gravimetric analysis, gas chromatography, electronic or thermic methods.
machine learning
The principles, methods and algorithms of machine learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence. Common machine learning models such as supervised or unsupervised models, semi- supervised models and reinforcement learning models.
digital
metrology
The methods and theory of measurement in a scientific context, including internationally accepted units of measurement, practical realisation of these units, and interpretation of measurements.
quality assurance methodologies
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
remote sensing techniques
The different techniques to obtain information on objects and phenomena on Earth's surface without having physical contact with them, such as electromagnetic radiation, radar imaging, and sonar imaging.
virtual reality
The process of simulating real-life experiences in a completely immersive digital environment. The user interacts with the virtual reality system via devices such as specifically designed headsets.
digital
Essential skills and competences 23 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceanalyse information processes
Analyse internal processes, implement procedural or policy changes to improve internal operations, such as supply changes or the disposal of records.
Sector-specific
5 competencesadvise on soil and water protection
Advise on methods to protect soil and water sources against pollution such as nitrate leaching which is responsible for soil erosion.
green
analyse environmental data
Analyse data that interpret correlations between human activities and environmental effects.
green
analyse experimental laboratory data
Analyse experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings
collect samples
Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas, oil or soil samples for testing.
test samples for pollutants
Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.
green
Cross-sector
15 competencesadvise on carbon emissions reduction
Give companies advice on reducing industry carbon emissions, identify incentives, and keep them to date with carbon emissions regulations and policies, as well as with innovative reduction methods.
green
advise on chemical use reduction
Provide advice to reduce the use of chemicals such as pesticides, the emissions of various chemical substances to limit their impact on the environment, as well as shorten their risk for people. Keep up to date with regulations and policies in the field.
green
advise on environmental remediation
Advise on the development and implementation of actions which aim to remove sources of pollution and contamination from the environment.
green
advise on environmental risk management systems
Evaluate requirements and advise on systems for environmental risk management. Ensure the customer does his part in preventing or limiting adverse environmental impact through the use of technology. Ensure required licenses and permits are obtained.
green
analyse big data
Collect and evaluate numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of identifying patterns between the data.
digital
analyse energy consumption
Evaluate and analyse the total amount of energy used by a company or an institution by assessing the needs linked to the operative processes and by identifying the causes of superfluous consumption.
green
apply numeracy skills
Practise reasoning and apply simple or complex numerical concepts and calculations.
assess environmental impact
Monitor environmental impacts and carry out assessments in order to identify and to reduce the organisation's environmental risks while taking costs into account.
green
collect samples for analysis
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
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- Follow the procedures required for the collection of materials and products for laboratory analysis.
conduct environmental site assessments
Manage and oversee environmental site prospection and assessments for mining or industrial sites. Designate and demarcate areas for geochemical analysis and scientific research.
green
document analysis results
Document on paper or on electronic devices the process and the results of the samples analysis performed.
mitigate waste of resources
Evaluate and identify opportunities to use resources more efficiently with continuously striving to reduce waste of utilities.
green
perform laboratory tests
Carry out tests in a laboratory to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific research and product testing.
process data
Enter information into a data storage and data retrieval system via processes such as scanning, manual keying or electronic data transfer in order to process large amounts of data.
digital
report on environmental issues
Compile environmental reports and communicate on issues. Inform the public or any interested parties in a given context on relevant recent developments in the environment, forecasts on the future of the environment, and any problems and possible solutions.
green
Optional knowledge 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesbiological chemistry
Biological chemistry is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
cloud technologies
The technologies which enable access to hardware, software, data and services through remote servers and software networks irrespective of their location and architecture.
digital
cyber security
The methods and best practices that protect ICT systems, networks, computers, devices, services, processes and people against unauthorised access, modification and/or denial of service of assets.
digital
data storage
The physical and technical concepts of how digital data storage is organised in specific schemes both locally, such as hard-drives and random-access memories (RAM) and remotely, via network, internet or cloud.
digital
habitat restoration
The process of repairing and rehabilitating areas that suffered habitat destruction, alteration of seafloor or the threat of extinction of some animal and plant species. Habitat restoration also involves the mitigation of pollution, erosion, and deforestation. The restoration procedure to recreate biodiversity and an operating ecosystem requires knowledge on protection, management and re-establishment of species by returning biotic and abiotic factors to historical levels.
green
microbiology-bacteriology
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
pollution legislation
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
green
radioactive contamination
The different causes of the presence of radioactive substances in liquids, solids, or gases or on surfaces, and the manner in which to identify the types of contaminants, their risks, and the contaminants' concentration.
Cross-sector
5 competencescontamination exposure regulations
The regulations concerning exposure to contaminated materials or a hazardous environment which regulate the actions surrounding risk assessment, minimisation of further exposure, quarantine, and treatment of the exposed persons.
design thinking
The process used to identify creative solutions to problem solving, by putting the user at its core. The five stages approach-empathise, define, ideate, prototype and test-are meant to challenge assumptions and iterate solutions that are better suited to the needs of the user.
pollution prevention
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
green
supply chain management
The flow of goods in the supply chain, movement and storage of raw materials, work-in-process inventory, and finished goods from point of origin to point of consumption.
supply chain principles
Characteristics, operations and resources involved in moving a product or service from supplier to the customer.
Optional skills and competences 24 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesimplement environmental action plans
Apply plans that address the management of environmental matters in projects, natural site interventions, companies, and others.
green
investigate pollution
Identify the cause of pollution incidents, as well as its nature and the extent of the risks, by performing tests on the site of pollution as well as in a laboratory and performing research.
green
perform environmental remediation
Carry out activities which ensure the removal of sources of pollution and contamination from the environment, in compliance with environmental remediation regulations.
green
remove contaminated materials
Remove materials and equipment which are contaminated with hazardous substances in order to protect the surroundings from further contamination and to treat or dispose of the contaminated materials.
green
report pollution incidents
When an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
green
Cross-sector
14 competencesadvise on pollution prevention
Advise individuals and organisations on the development and implementation of actions which aid in the prevention of pollution and its related risks.
green
apply statistical analysis techniques
Use models (descriptive or inferential statistics) and techniques (data mining or machine learning) for statistical analysis and ICT tools to analyse data, uncover correlations and forecast trends.
digital
assess contamination
Analyse evidence of contamination. Advise on how to decontaminate.
green
avoid contamination
Avoid the mixing or contamination of materials.
green
communicate with external laboratories
Communicate with the external analytical laboratories in order to manage the required external testing process.
develop environmental remediation strategies
Develop strategies for the removal of pollution and contaminants from soil, groundwater, surface water, or sediment, taking into account environmental remediation regulations and available technologies.
green
develop scientific research protocols
Develop and record the procedural method used for a specific scientific experiment in order to enable its replication.
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
green
investigate contamination
Perform tests to investigate the properties of contamination in an area, or on surfaces and materials, in order to identify the cause, its nature, and the extent of the risk and damage.
green
listen actively
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
monitor legislation developments
Monitor changes in rules, policies and legislation, and identify how they may influence the organisation, existing operations, or a specific case or situation.
promote environmental awareness
Promote sustainability and raise awareness about the environmental impact of human and industrial activity based on the carbon footprints of business processes and other practices.
green
secure working area
Secure the operation site fixing boundaries, restricting access, placing signs and taking other measures in order to guarantee public and staff safety.
wear appropriate protective gear
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.