Advise on waste management procedures

Description

Advise organisations on the implementation of waste regulations and on improvement strategies for waste management and waste minimisation, to increase environmentally sustainable practices and environmental awareness.

Occupations requiring this skill

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Skill demand overview
  • Essential in 2 occupations
  • Optional in 13 occupations
  • Total: 15 occupations
  • Most common in: ISCO major group 3 (Technicians and associate professionals)

Essential for

  • Recycling specialist
    Recycling specialists research recycling policies and legislation, and supervise implementation in an organisation to ensure that waste management occurs according to regulations. …
  • Hazardous waste inspector
    Hazardous waste inspectors inspect industrial sites to ensure they adhere to waste disposal legislation and inspect their equipment to see if it is operational and functions accord…

Optional for

  • Chemical production manager
    Chemical production managers are responsible for the technical coordination and control of the chemical production processes. They steer one or more manufacturing units and oversee…
  • Liquid waste treatment plant operator
    Liquid waste treatment technicians remove hazardous chemicals and pollutants from liquid waste, such as oil, to be safely used for new applications. They operate and maintain liqui…
  • Geological engineer
    A Geological Engineer applies principles of geology, engineering, and environmental science to analyze the structure and composition of the Earth’s materials and develop safe, effi…
  • Materials engineer
    Materials engineers research and design new or improved materials for a diverse number of applications. They analyse the composition of materials, conduct experiments, and develop …
  • Environmental protection manager
    Environmental protection managers provide advice on the development of environmental policies to governmental and official institutions. They analyse possible threats for the well …
  • Recycling worker
    Recycling workers clean materials and remove waste, and ensure the waste and collected materials are sorted in the appropriate recycling containers. They also dismantle vehicles an…
  • Policy manager
    Policy managers are responsible for managing the development of policy programs and ensuring that the strategic objectives of the organization are met. They oversee the production …
  • Industrial waste inspector
    Industrial waste inspectors conduct controls in companies to ensure they comply with waste and environmental regulations. They check the documentation related to waste management, …
  • Environmental engineer
    Environmental engineers integrate environmental and sustainable measures in developing projects of various natures. They seek to preserve natural resources and natural sites. They …
  • Hazardous waste technician
    Hazardous waste technicians dispose of materials that have been in contact with or are ignitable, corrosive, reactive, toxic or a combination of the aforementioned hazardous traits…
  • Waste broker
    Waste brokers act as mediating party between clients and waste management industries. They ensure the waste is collected from the client by a specialised professional, and transpor…
  • Chemical engineer
    A Chemical Engineer is a professional who applies principles of chemistry, physics, mathematics, and engineering to design, develop, and optimize processes for producing chemicals,…
  • Solid waste operator
    Solid waste operators operate and maintain solid waste treatment and distribution equipment, and test samples to monitor pollution. They assist in the collection and disposal of so…

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Last updated on February 19, 2026

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