Utilities and Environmental and Waste Management

 

Certification is an assessment process that demonstrates an individual has the skills and knowledge to successfully meet the performance standards established by an industry for an occupational area. The certifications contained in this section are organized by industry sector with links to the certifying entity.

 

Occupation

Certification

Certification Contact

Hazardous Waste Incineration Operator

QHO - Hazardous Waste Incinerator Operator Certification

American Society of
Mechanical Engineers

Hazardous Materials Technician

Certified Hazardous Materials Technician I, II
Certified Hazardous Materials Supervisor

World Safety Organization

Fossil Fuel Fired Plant Operator

QFO - Certification of High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Plant (Boiler) Operators

American Society of
Mechanical Engineers

Solid Waste Facility Operators and Workers

QRO - Certification for Municipal Solid Waste Combustion Facilities Operators

American Society of
Mechanical Engineers

Solid Waste Facility Operators and Workers

Certified Municipal Solid Waste Manager
Certified Landfill Technician Associate

Solid Waste Association
of North America

Engineering Technician

Water/Wastewater Plants Certification
Water and Sewer Lines Certification

National Institute for Certification
in Engineering Technologies
(NICET)

Environmental Professional

Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Installers
Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian
Certified Environmental Health Technician
Registered Environmental Technician
Registered Hazardous Substances Professional
Registered Substances Specialist

National Environmental Health
Association

Environmental Professional

Environmental Professional Intern

Institute of Professional
Environmental Practice

Healthcare Environmental Services Professional

Certified Healthcare Environmental Services Professional (CHESP)
Certified Healthcare Facility Manager
Certified Materials and Resource Professional
Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management

American Hospital Association
Certification Center