Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, Management, Systems
Resume:
STEPHEN KANE
Brooklyn, NY *****
*********@*****.***
Environmental scientist with a focus on environmental compliance, projects and sustainable development in multidisci-
plinary organizations on major engineering, construction and transportation (rail, road) infrastructure projects including
Federal, State, and Local governments. Seeking growth opportunity with pioneering consulting firm.
Employment Experience
Since moving to the United States in September 2014, I have spent 6 months traveling throughout the country, exploring
and experiencing American culture. Currently, I live in New York and have been volunteering with the Surf Rider Founda-
tion - New York Division.
Environmental Officer, Queensland Rail; Brisbane, Australia (January 2011- September 2014, 4 Years)
Preparation and submission of Development Applications, producing Site Environmental Management Plans for Envi-
ronmentally Relevant Activities on railway property and providing Environmental Site Management, Compliance and
Planning advice.
Environmental Assessment of Rail and Facilities Projects
• Performed numerous Environmental Due Diligence Assessments in response to property and facility transactions within
the railway network.
• Understanding when less exhaustive and costly evaluation methods were appropriate; including Desktop Reviews, En-
vironmental Questionnaires, Records Searches with Risk Assessments, and Environmental Transaction Screens.
• Preparing preliminary assessments such as Phase I & II Environmental Site Assessments.
• In cases where there was contamination or issues with the prospective property, appropriate communications of the
findings were made and strategies were identified to minimize the risk and/or liability.
• Performed quick turn arounds (meeting deadlines), exceptional quality in assessment efforts, and meaningful clarity in
written reports.
Developing training documents (Depot/Facility work-shops)
• Generated Environmental Planning Management training PowerPoint presentations and handouts; and Low-Risk Depot
checklists.
• Facilitated training presentations to internal employees (Project Managers) and contractors around the railway network
• Successfully trained teams employees and contractors to understand and perform their duties in an environmentally
sustainable way.
Project Management/Leadership (Station facility upgrades)
• Generate Preliminary Environmental Assessments on prospective project sites.
• Plan station upgrade with project management team including contractors.
• Generate Preliminary Environmental Management Plans for initials phase of projects; giving clear and decisive instruc-
tions to all necessary parties including contractors and management.
• Inspect construction sites on a bi-weekly basis or as needed to ensure appropriate environmental controls are being
implemented as instructed to minimize risk of environmental impact.
• Organize the storage and removal of any contaminated soils or materials; including instruction of contractors and in-
ternal employees onsite; and using an appropriate hazardous material removal company.
• Taking calls and responding/giving advice to environmental incidents as needed, investigating the severity of the im-
pact and implementing appropriate environmental controls and remediation.
• Successfully communicated with contractors, giving appropriate advice with any environmental issues onsite.
STEPHEN KANE
Brooklyn, NY 11237
*********@*****.***
• Generating environmental solutions and advice as needed along the entirety of the project; including facilitating meet-
ing and training to give further knowledge and understanding to project staff.
• Successfully completed numerous facility (station) upgrades on the Queensland Railway network, with a net value of
greater than $25 million.
Knowledge of Sustainability
• Ensuring all sites (depots/facilities) have an Environmental Management Plan covering all statutory obligations and
client expectations.
• Performing site inspections and audits on all depots/facilities with potentially environmentally relevant activities.
• Updating existing Environmental Management Plans when circumstances at sites change.
Environmental Health Officer, Brisbane City Council; Brisbane, Queensland (January 2009 - January 2011, 2 years)
Authorized Officer for the Licensing, Auditing and Enforcement of Environmentally Relevant Activities, Large Dangerous
Goods Locations and Devolved Food and Health matters.
Customer Service Manager, Queensland Rail; Brisbane, Queensland (February 2008 - January 2009, 1 year)
Operational Customer Service Manager focused on achieving outcomes from the company direction and strategy and
employee satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Science
Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia
Graduated: March 2012, G.P.A: 5.2 (Score range 1-7)
Post Graduate Diploma: Occupational Health & Safety
Queensland University Of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
Graduated: November 2013, G.P.A: 5.1 (Score range 1-7)
Other Qualifications
40hr HAZWOPER training
OSHA.com
Completed: October 2014
Computer Programs
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, Outlook
• Geographical Information System (GIS) databases, and statistical software
Volunteering
Currently volunteering at the Surf Rider Foundation - New York Division.
• Gaining relevant experience in the New York State environmental laws and regulations.
• Assisting in raising money through communicating environmental impacts to appropriate organizations and clients
• Assisting organizing and being there for clean-ups and events
References
Available upon request
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