Field Technician

As a field technician, you don't sit still, you travel throughout the country or even around the world to measure emissions from various companies. These measurements are performed in different teams. You take care of preparing the measurement equipment and materials needed for the measurements. At the measurement location, you set up the measurement setup with your colleagues, perform the measurements, and after completion, ensure that the equipment is ready for the next assignment and that the samples are sent to various (SGS-) laboratories.

Our field technician gives you a glimpse into her day:

'Usually my workday starts around half past 8 at the office. Together with my colleague, I drive to the measurement location with the equipment. These locations vary greatly. From a fragrance factory, a pizzeria, an oil refinery, a barge or power plant installations for electricity producers. I've been to many different companies already!

Before we go to the measurement location, we prepare everything well. For example, we contact clients and make agreements on the measures to be taken at the location.

The emissions measurements involve a range of measurements that we perform. We need to pay close attention to what we need for each measurement. Organizing and communicating is also something I enjoy.

We often work outdoors or at heights. I find it pleasant to be physically active. Sitting still is not for me. During the measurement, I keep track of the values and whether they meet expectations. For this, I have regular contact with the client on site.

After the measurements are complete, we ensure that all samples, measurements, and equipment are secure. We process the data at a later time once the laboratory results are known and work out the report. We return to our office in Arnhem. The workday is over.'