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• Collect meteorological data.
• Collect air samples.
• Label, preserve, and store samples.
• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain air sampling and monitoring equipment.
• Decontaminate sampling equipment.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Follow established quality control procedures.
• Follow chain-of-custody procedures.
• Select and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Calculate sampling and monitoring results.
• Calculate facility or process air emissions.
• Construct process flow diagrams.
• Utilize computers and software.
• Input data to modeling programs.
• Conduct facility air emissions inventory.
• Investigate fugitive emissions.
• Maintain accurate records of air quality sampling and monitoring.
• Prepare reports of air sampling and monitoring activities.
• Prepare air monitoring reports for submission to regulatory agency.
• Dispose of waste generated by air pollution control equipment.
• Perform literature searches.
• Follow and apply local, state and federal environmental regulations.
• Evaluate and monitor health and safety conditions.
• Initiate emergency response actions.