As a Groundwater Monitoring Technician, you will need to master following:

• measure water quality parameters
• perform water analysis
• perform water chemistry analysis
• study groundwater
• test samples for pollutants
• water chemistry analysis

More generally, a groundwater monitoring technician is also versed in:

• chemistry
• collect samples for analysis
• interpret scientific data to assess water quality
• laboratory techniques
• monitor water quality
• perform laboratory tests
• perform water testing procedures
• prepare chemical samples
• record test data
• test chemical samples
• use personal protection equipment

It also helps to know the following:

• advise on soil and water protection
• analyse environmental data
• assess groundwater environmental impact
• investigate pollution
• microbiology-bacteriology
• report pollution incidents
• treat contaminated water
• understand fresh water ecosystems
• use water disinfection equipment
• advise on environmental remediation
• advise on pollution prevention
• assess contamination
• calibrate laboratory equipment
• develop environmental remediation strategies
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation
• environmental legislation
• investigate contamination
• maintain test equipment
• operate water purifying equipment
• pollution prevention
• promote environmental awareness
• report on environmental issues
• report test findings