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
Well Constructor/Pump Installer
Certified Well Constructor and Pump Installer

National Groundwater Association
Phone: 800-551-7379
Email: customerservice@ngwa.org
Web:   www.ngwa.org

Hazardous Waste Incineration Operator
QHO - Hazardous Waste Incinerator Operator Certification
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Phone: 800-843-2763
Email: infocentral@asme.org
Web:    www.asme.org

Fossil Fuel Fired Plant Operator
QFO - Certification of High Capacity Fossil Fuel Fired Plant (Boiler) Operators
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Phone: 800-843-2763
Email: infocentral@asme.org
Web:    www.asme.org

Solid Waste Facility Operators and Workers
QRO - Certification for Municipal Solid Waste Combustion Facilities Operators
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Phone: 800-843-2763
Email: infocentral@asme.org
Web:    www.asme.org

Solid Waste Facility Operators and Workers
Certified Municipal Solid Waste Manager

Certified Landfill Technician Associate

Solid Waste Association of North America
1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 700
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 800-467-9292
Web:   www.swana.org

Safety Technician
Certified Hazardous Materials Technician

Certified Hazardous Materials Supervisor

World Safety Organization
Phone: 660-747-3132
Email: Debbie_burgess@worldsafety.org
Web:    www.worldsafety.org

Engineering Technician
Water/Wastewater Plants Certification

Water and Sewer Lines Certification

National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET)
Phone: 888-476-4238
Web:    www.nicet.org

Environmental Professional
Onsite Wastewater 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
Phone: 303-756-9090
Email:  staff@neha.org
Web:    www.neha.org

Environmental Professional
Environmental Professional Intern
Institute of Professional Environmental Practice
Phone: 412-396-1703
Web:    www.ipep.org

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
Phone: 312-422-3000
Web:    www.hospitalconnect.com/aha/certification/index.html

Mold Remediator
Microbial Remediation Certification

Microbial Consultant Certification

Residential Mold Inspector Certification

Indoor Air Quality Association, Inc.
12339 Carroll Avenue
Rockville, MD 20852
Phone (301) 231-8388
Web:   www.iaqa.org

Mold Remediator
Certified Mold Remediation Technician

Certified Mold Remediation Manager

Certified Mold Project Planner

National Registry of Environmental Professionals
PO Box 2099
Glenview IL 60025-6090
Web: www.nrep.org