Environmental Specialist

AWAIS SHAFIQ

Email: ********@*****.***

Contact: 050-******* And WA 004************

Summary: Performance driven and motivated environmental engineer recognized for multitasking in the field of environment. Having a years of experience creating and refining processes in relation to water and air pollution control waste disposal recycling and Air Quality issues. Recognized talent for facilitating effective collaboration between environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers and business directors. Adept at providing technical-level support for environmental remediation and litigation projects including determination of regulatory applicability and knowledge to contribute in the Environmental issues of organization and to develop solutions to resolve environmental problems.

EXPERIENCE

2019 – Present Environmental Manager (NEOM, Sharma)

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to;

oResponsible for preparation and implementation of CESMP, OESMP and environmental specialized plans.

oOversee daily activities of team members to maintain environmental management system (EMS).

oProvide Inputs on Method Statements of Construction activities and Risk Assessment Report.

oVisual Inspection of project site dust generation severity and application of suppressants, as required.

oNoise monitoring of project boundaries and within the site. Monthly site audits to confirm contractors/sub-contractor and site personnel compliance to noise mitigation requirements; adherence to PPE requirements.

oIdentify final disposal sites for all classes of wastes and manifest procedures for hazardous and sanitary wastewater.

oClassification of wastes based on Rules for Hazardous Wastes Management of Royal Commission, GAMEP and International law.

oSubmitting clear and concise written reports based on daily field inspections (Monthly and Weekly Reports).

oCreate solutions to environmental problems and build upon existing solutions for advancement.

oDeveloped EMP as per project EIA studies.

oDeveloped and Implemented EMS throughout project life ( initiation-operation-handing over phase)

oConduct Environmental Awareness trainings and drills.

oCoordinate and oversee environmental operations to ensure regulatory compliance and permit renewals. 6

oResponsible for keeping records of fuel and water consumption.

2018 - 2019 Environmental Specialist (Red Sea Project, Umluj)

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to;

oResponsible for preparation and implementation of CEMP and environmental specialized plans.

oOversee daily activities of team members to maintain environmental management system (EMS).

oProvide Inputs on Method Statements of Construction activities and Risk Assessment Report.

oInspections and Monitoring (Turbidity, TSS) to verify that project activities do not infringe upon sensitive areas (Red Sea Development Site)

oVisual Inspection of project site dust generation severity and application of suppressants, as required

oNoise monitoring of project boundaries and within the site. Monthly site audits to confirm contractors/sub-contractor and site personnel compliance to noise mitigation requirements; adherence to PPE requirements.

oIdentify final disposal sites for all classes of wastes and manifest procedures for hazardous and sanitary wastewater.

oClassification of wastes based on Rules for Hazardous Wastes Management of Royal Commission, GAMEP and International law.

oSampling of surface water and sediment dredged materials.

oSubmitting clear and concise written reports based on field inspections (Monthly and Weekly Reports).

oCreate solutions to environmental problems and build upon existing solutions for advancement.

oDeveloped EMP as per project EIA studies.

oDeveloped and Implemented EMS throughout project life ( initiation-operation-handing over phase)

oWork with finance and procurement department to set-up Environment Monitoring system on-site.

oPotable Water sampling and testing.

oConduct Environmental Awareness trainings.

oPerform Environmental Quarterly Audits

oCoordinate and oversee environmental operations to ensure regulatory compliance and permit renewals.

2014-2017 Environmental Engineer at Geotechnical and Environmental Company

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to;

oPreparation and implementation of waste management plan.

oDeveloped expertise in nuisance dust observations and appropriate mitigation measures

oWork on risk assessment and identifying environmental hazards.

oConduct daily TBT with team and briefing of all present activities and its hazards.

oCapable of preparing reports for various accidents, incidents, near misses and its investigation.

oPreparation of daily, weekly, monthly and annual reports for sub-contractor, client and consultant.

oConducted project field assessments, inspections, and analyses per engineering plans/specifications;

oHelped clients navigate various environmental permit processes and pass compliance audits;

oDesigned projects leading to environmental protection, such as water reclamation facilities, air pollution control systems, and operations that convert waste to energy;

oManaged and provided oversight of subordinates and contractors for environmental investigation and remediation projects involving soil, groundwater, surface water, indoor/outdoor air, and soil-vapor;

oCollaborate with environmental scientists, planners, hazardous waste technicians, engineers, and other specialists, and experts in law and business to address environmental problems;

oPrepared and gained client and regulatory approval of Project Proposals, Work Plans, Remedial Investigation;

oMonitored federal, state, and local environmental regulations to meet project requirements;

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

2014-2016

Advanced Diploma in Environmental Management from PSEC Pakistan. 82% Grade A Area of Specialization;

oWaste Management

oPollution control techniques

oAir quality management

oEnvironmental risk management

2009-2013

BS Faculty of Earth and Environmental Science from Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan (4 years)

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Environmental Management from PSEC Pakistan

Member of APGA (All Pakistan Geoscientists Association) sponsored by Baker Hughes.

LANGUAGES

Language

Speaking

Writing

English

Fluent

Fluent

Hindi/Urdu

Fluent

Fluent

German

Fluent

Beginner

Arabic

Beginner

Beginner

IT SKILLS

oWorked with Arc GIS/Arc Map (ArcMap 9.3)

oProficient with Ms. Office, power point, and Excel.

oGood in Programming language C++/ and SQL

KEY SKILLS

oDetail-oriented

oProject Management

oEnvironmental monitoring and Assessment

oEnvironmental Impact and Risk Assessment

oEnvironmental Health and Safety Management

oIdentifying flora and fauna species

oCoastal, marine and terrestrial biodiversity resource/habitat assessment and monitoring

oAble to work independently and completed tasks in a timely manner

oAir pollution prevention & control.

oIdentification, characterization and segregation of effluent streams.

oAssessment of social changes arising out of development projects.

oAssessment of impact of gaseous, liquid & solid pollutants on soil.

oPlans for remediation of soil pollution/contaminated soils.

oRisk assessment & Hazards Management.

oPreparation of Onsite Emergency Preparedness Plan

oMethodologies for segregation and collection of Municipal Solid Waste.

oRecycling and reuse of non-hazardous industrial solid wastes.

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