Profession air pollution analyst

Air pollution analysts conduct field and lab tests to examine the pollution of air in different areas. They also identify sources of pollution.

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Personality Type

Knowledge

  • 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.

  • Electronics

    The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.

Skills

  • Troubleshoot

    Identify operating problems, decide what to do about it and report accordingly.

  • Collect samples

    Set up and operate equipment to collect water, gas 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.

  • Write production reports

    Make up and complete shift schedules and production reports in a timely manner.

  • Use a computer

    Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

Optional knowledge and skills

use technical drawing software train employees impact of meteorological phenomena on mining operations mathematics assess environmental impact collect geological data conduct inter-shift communication

Source: Sisyphus ODB