A hard-working and enthusiastic water quality field technician with experience collecting water quality measurements and samples from water bodies around the Canterbury region. Excellent time management, work ethic and health and safety awareness. Experienced in Excel and Hilltop.
-Fixed term maternity leave cover.
-Collected water quality samples from freshwater sites around the Canterbury region.
-Performed periphyton surveys and collected chlorophyll- A samples.
- Documented field data for scientific analysis.
-Processed and performed quality checks on water quality data through Hilltop software.
-Maintained water quality field instruments.
-Maintained strong working relationships with the surface water science team, land owners and laboratory staff.
-An Environment Canterbury internship over the summer of 2022/23 and 2023/24.
-Collected water quality samples and performed algal surveys at sites in the Canterbury region over the summer period.
-Processed water quality data and communicated with local heath authorities.
-Worked with local community groups to establish citizen science water quality testing.
-Confident working alone around water
-First aid and water safety certificates
-Full manual drivers license
-Confident working on excel and Hilltop
Mountain biking, tramping, swimming and spending time at the beach.