Chemical Engineering Water Treatment

SAAD Y. JASIM, PH.D., P.ENG.

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CAREER PROFILE

Over twenty years leadership experience in the environmental management and education, water treatment & quality, and water-reuse in the industrial and academic sectors both nationally and internationally. A goal oriented professional with a long list of achievements ranging from growing startup organizations to introducing leading edge technologies in complex environments.

EDUCATION

Ivey Executive Development Program

Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, Canada

PH.D. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

University of Wales, Swansea, U.K.

M.SC. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

University of Wales, Swansea, U.K.

B.SC. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq

EXPERIENCE

President, SJ Environmental Consultants 1993- Present

(Windsor) Inc., Windsor, Ontario, Canada

Principal Investigator (PI) on the Project “Removal of Cyanotoxins using Advanced Oxidation Processes”

Project Sponsor and Partner; “Removal of Cyanotoxins in Surface Waters Using Ozone & Advanced Oxidation Processes”, with the University of Windsor and Mitacs, 2018-2019.

President, International Ozone Association 2020-2022

Patent; United States Patent and Trademark Office, (WO2017219028) SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVANCED OXIDATION OF TREATED SEWAGE EFFLUENT https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/WO2017219028

Initiate strategic, global partnerships and alliances with the stakeholders in the water industry including but not limited to, governments, universities, municipalities, and technical and scientific associations, to resolve regional water scarcity and quality challenges and develop “Best Management Practices” and guidelines to achieve this goal.

Project Manager, provide EPCM (engineering, procurement, and construction management) and consulting services to design and upgrade water treatment plants to meet operational and regulatory requirements and to resolve water quality and treatment challenges for municipal and private water systems. A long experience in operating and optimizing water treatment processes, and resolving issues related to disinfection, disinfectant by-products, and turbidity to achieve compliance with regulation.

Owner Representative, Windsor Utilities Commission, Windsor, Ontario, develop RFP for the project to design and install a 3rd Ozone Generator for the A.H. Weeks Plant, Windsor, Ontario, to meet operation requirements. Ensure that all requirements outlined in the RFP delivered on time and within budget.

Advice water and wastewater treatment systems authorities on Best Management Practices (BMPs) to provide safe drinking water to the public, and reduce and eliminate negative impacts from wastewater discharges that could contain pathogens (Bacteria, Parasites, and Viruses) and chemicals of emerging concern that could have serious impacts on source water quality and the ecosystem.

Previous projects involved pilot plant work which led to successful Scale-Up application:

Ozone as primary disinfectant, removal of Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products & Endocrine Disrupting Compounds, and for Taste and Odour Control,

Application of CO2 for PH adjustment to improve disinfection requirement and reduce soluble aluminum concentration in water.

Control of Disinfectant by-Products Formation

Provide consulting services to resolve water quality and treatment challenges for Greenhouses operations. Implement all aspects of process technology piloting, such as initial design, operations and safety and risk management, which allows to commission plants for customers in less time, while assuring process success and safety.

In 2000, served as Technical Expert during the Walkerton Enquiry, providing technical evaluation to potential causes that led to the tragic outbreak of disease that caused the death of 7 people and more than 2300 people to get sick from a polluted drinking water source.

Manager, Utilities, 2016-2020

City of White Rock, BC, Canada

Developed the and upgraded the infrastructure of the Water System to maintain sustainability to deliver safe and reliable drinking water to the public.

Managed the implementation of Pilot Scale experiments, using a Mobile Pilot unit (provided by the Res'eau-WaterNET) to investigate the efficacy of different technologies to improve water quality, to select the technologies for the new water treatment plants.

Served as Project Manager for the design and construction (Design Build project) of the water treatment plant for the removal of Arsenic and Manganese for the City of White Rock, working with the consultants and general contractor to ensure completion of the project within budget and on time.

Successfully completed the Design Build for the White Rock Water Treatment Plant. The project was completed with more than $500,000 below budget.

Patents submitted; “METHOD OF TREATING WATER CONTAINING ARSENIC AND MANGANESE”; Canada Patent Application No. 3081526; and United States Patent Application No. 16/880495

Member of the Ministry of Health, B.C. Drinking Water Design Guideline Development, Stakeholder Reviewers Group

Elected as President International Ozone Association

Delivered Training Program on: Ozone Applications for Drinking Water Treatment”, through the Engineers and Geoscientists of British Columbia.

Delivered a Webinar on May 28, 2020 titled “Climate Change Impacts on Water” in collaboration with Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia. https://www.egbc.ca/Events/Events/2020/20MAYCCI

Implement a detailed sampling and analysis procedures to establish a full knowledge of the current water quality from the different water sources and evaluate the trend of any changes in water quality parameters.

Manage infrastructure projects, work with consultants, contractors, review progress reports, to ensure completion of projects within budget and on time.

Work with the other departments to establish a public engagement and outreach sessions on plans to improvement of water quality

Director, Great Lake Regional Office, 2010-2013

International Joint Commission, Canada and the United States

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

The International Joint Commission (IJC) monitors and assesses progress under the Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) and advises Governments on matters related to the quality of the boundary waters of the Great Lakes system.

Organized and enhanced the scientific structure of the Great Lakes Regional Office to lead the evaluation of new water quality challenges including but not limited to chemicals of emerging concern (Pharmaceuticals, Personal care products and Endocrine Disrupting Compounds), and Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs).

Responsible for overall environmental strategy including coordination with all external stakeholders and service providers to ensure all environmental aspects are within project scope and budget Provide executive leadership, planning and strategic direction as required to the Great Lakes Regional Office of the IJC to fulfill its obligation under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA)

Provide advice for the Water Quality Board and the Science Advisory Board and their sub-organizations, to assist the Boards in discharging effectively the responsibilities, duties and functions assigned to them.

Conducted a study in 2009-2011 to address the need to assess the effectiveness of existing wastewater treatment technologies in the Great Lakes basin to remove Chemicals of Emerging Concern, as well as to gain insight on potential advanced technologies to improve their removal.

Chief Executive Officer, Walkerton Clean Water Centre,

2005-2010 (An agency of the Government of Ontario) Walkerton, Ontario

The Founding CEO for the Walkerton Clean Water Centre, developed the Centre to be the premier provider of water related technical training in Ontario, Canada. Initiated the start-up of the agency and developed its policies and programs that made the Centre an important player in the water industry, provincially, nationally and internationally. I have initiated the training, technology demonstration and research programs. The Walkerton Clean Water Centre constructed a state-of-the-art Technology Demonstration Facility. The Technology Demonstration Facility for water treatment and distribution provides a unique educational opportunity for hands-on training, technology demonstration and research.

Successfully, directed the project to build the new facility for the Centre, an outstanding 19,000 Sq. Ft., LEED Gold building for the Centre, with State of the Art “Technology Demonstration” and Training Facilities.

Provide strategic direction and management of the Agency’s operations, staff, and engaged consulting experts. Collaborate with other organizations to coordinate the accessibility and availability of education and training for owners, operating authorities and operators of drinking water systems.

Director, Water Quality and Production 1998-2005

Windsor Utilities Commission, Windsor, Ontario, Canada

“The Windsor Utilities Commission is the City of Windsor’s drinking water operating authority, which supplies drinking water to two other municipalities with a total population of 250,000 residents”

Directed the operation of 268 MLD, and 81 MLD Water Treatment Plants, and three pumping stations for the Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC), Windsor, Ontario. Managed the daily operations to ensure providing safe drinking water to the public and to maintain compliance with requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Proposed and successfully implemented Ozone as primary disinfectant in Windsor; the first of its size and application in the Province of Ontario. The success of this process led to implementation of ozone for drinking water treatment in Burlington, Oakville and Toronto.

AWARDS

1.2016 George Warren Fuller Award; The American Water Works Association “for distinguished service to the water supply field in commemoration of the sound engineering skill, brilliant diplomatic talent, and constructive leadership”.

2.2013 Recognition Award-International Network for the Advancement of Water & Wastewater Education, “In recognition of continuous commitment, dedication & contribution to drinking water quality”.

3.2008 Emerald Award, Ontario Ministry of the Environment for “Innovation brings training and knowledge to thousands of current and future water treatment professionals”

4.2007 Emerald Award Honourable Mention, Ontario Ministry of the Environment.

5.2004 Chairman’s Award, Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce; for promoting the City of Windsor to an international level and bringing a successful International Conference to Windsor.

6.Engineer of the Year 2004, Professional Engineers of Ontario, Windsor-Essex Chapter

7.The AWWA 2001 “Operator’s Meritorious Service Award” (Ontario Water Works Association- A Section of the AWWA)

8.The “Business Professional of the Year” Award, 1998 Business Excellence Award, Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce, Windsor, Ontario.

Publications and Presentations: Available upon request

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