Longinus

Ekwe,

B.Eng.,

M.Eng.,

EIT

***- ****

Bloor

street,

Mississauga

Phone:

(647)

787

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**** ***

1T4

ON

Email:

ada7je@r.postjobfree.com ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING / PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Highly motivated Environmental Engineer with over 4 years of proven experience in leading a team as an Environmental Regulatory and Compliance Engineer. Seeking a position to lead or join a team in an organization whose missions and visions are like-minded in environmental sustainability with emphasis on solid waste management and water resources.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Environmental Engineering Leadership skills

Project Management Communication and Team work

Team leadership and Motivation Problem solving

Data Analysis and Research Creative thinking and Idea Analysis Waste Reduction/Reuse/Recycling/Recovery WHIMIS

Mac OSX Negotiation/Results Oriented

Customer/Client Focus Microsoft Office Suite

EDUCATION

Masters in Engineering and Public Policy Sep 2018 - Present McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada

Project Management Certificate

Diploma in Green Economy (Fundamentals of Sustainability Mgmt.) Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada

Masters (M. Eng.) in Environmental Engineering

University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) major in Civil Engineering Federal University of Technology, (FUTO) Owerri, Nigeria CERTIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Certifications:

• Completed LEED (Green associate) training (Certificate in view), with EVERBLUE Training Institute

• Soil technician 1 & 2 and concrete level 1 technician through the Washington area council of engineering laboratories Inc. (WACEL)

• Protection from fall arrest system (PFAS) obtained through the safety environmental engineering Inc

• Radiation safety and use of nuclear gauge through Engineering Consulting services (ECS) university

• OSHA confined space certification

• Project Management Entire Series Training with Howard County Community College, Maryland, USA

• GIS Training

• Currently preparing for Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam as well as working towards obtaining the Professional Engineers License in Ontario Memberships:

Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)

Member, Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO)

Member, Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA) Member, International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) Longinus

Ekwe,

B.Eng.,

M.Eng.,

EIT 209- 1867

Bloor

street,

Mississauga

Phone:

(647)

787

–

3356 L4X

1T4

ON

Email:

ada7je@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Proven experience in Environmental Regulatory, Inspection and Compliance

• Sound knowledge of Ontario health, safety and environmental laws and policies

• Deep understanding of fundamental quality assurance concepts and guidelines

• Good understanding of policy analysis and policy frameworks

• Strong analytical abilities and forward thinking strategies

• Quick learning abilities, active listening and problem solving skills

• Proven ability to accomplish work and multi task under pressure

• Strong written and verbal communication skills including ability to prepare technical reports e.g. Briefing notes for senior management.

• Strong knowledge of MS Office suite and Mac Operating systems

• Communicated with County elected executives and appointed officials through phone, emails and formal letters

• Able to provide complete pre-employment onboarding requirements including all of the following: criminal and civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

WORK EXPERIENCES

Project Research Assistant Aug 2017 – Oct 2017

Ryerson University, Toronto

• Conducted a research analysis on waste management plan for the faculty of Engineering new building at Ryerson University

• Collected and analyzed data as well as completed literature reviews

• Managed and responded to project related emails as needed

• Presented recommendations to management on research findings Regulatory and Compliance Engineer III & Project Manager Apr 2014 – Jun 2016 Maryland Department of the Environment

• Worked in a mid-level engineer capacity, under general supervision, performed all aspects of conventional design engineering and analysis

• Reviewed, analyzed, and evaluated engineering designs and specifications, operation and maintenance plans, Nutrient Management Plans (NMP), and other technical and scientific information required by Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)

• Provided support of sewage sludge utilization permit applications in compliance with state laws and regulations, and Department procedures, policies, and guidelines to ensure the protection of public health and the environment

• Coordinate and conduct site visits

• Administrative meetings with applicants, permittees, other state, federal and local Government agencies, and citizens to provide advice regarding permitting and environmental issues related to management and utilization of sewage sludge in Maryland in accordance with applicable Department procedures, policies and guidelines

• Updated department and other sections databases with information on all assigned projects and maintains updated fact sheets and monthly reports for all assigned projects

• Frequently communicated with elected officials, county health and environmental health departments in writing regarding permit processes

• Prepared a variety of moderately complex engineering deliverables

• Prepared complex engineering calculations following standard methods and principles Longinus

Ekwe,

B.Eng.,

M.Eng.,

EIT 209- 1867

Bloor

street,

Mississauga

Phone:

(647)

787

–

3356 L4X

1T4

ON

Email:

ada7je@r.postjobfree.com

• Understood and adhered to budget, schedule, and quality requirements

• Recognized, defined and resolved problems within assigned area

• Initiated contact with other disciplines as needed to identify and coordinate work details

• Assisted with performance management process, mentoring, recognition, and corrective actions as required Geotechnical and Construction Material Inspector Feb 2012 – Mar 2014 Engineering Consulting Services (ECS) – Chantilly, VA

• Conducted engineering material Testing that includes soil compaction testing, soil bearing capacity testing, concrete air content and slump measurement

• Inspected projects at United States Supreme Court- ground improvement and landscape projects

• Inspected soil stabilization projects on various streets in Arlington County, Virginia and other cities

• Supervise curb and gutter management project such as Pentagon, Washington, DC

• Inspect underpinning projects—George Washington University Square 77 Residence Hall-Façade

• Tower and other projects around DC, Maryland and Virginia OTHER RELEVANT WORK HISTORY

Practical Nurse Baltimore Behavioural Health (Maryland), USA) 2008 – 2011 Practical Nurse Corizon Healthcare Services (Maryland, USA) 2011 – 2012 Business Development Manager, Planet Data Links, Nigeria 2001 – 2006 Maintenance Supervisor and Project Manager (Youth service program) 2000 – 2001 Works department, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria Reference Available Upon Request

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