Environmental Manager

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Career Objective: A dedicated and results-driven Environmental Manager with a strong background in environmental science and sustainable practices. Seeking a challenging position in a progressive organization where I can contribute my expertise in environmental management, regulatory compliance, and conservation to drive positive change and enhance sustainability efforts.

Present Address: Riyadh, KSA.

Work Experience/Employment Record

I have over 17 years work experience in water, sanitation, environmental assessment, conservation and related sectors by providing technical and scientific support in different Government and foreign funded projects like World Bana & Asian Development Bank. I am PhD Scholar (Environmental Science) at International Islamic University, Islamabad. I am capable of managing development projects in professional manners.

Position Held:

Environmental Manager

Duration:

July, 2023 to Present

Name of Company:

Saudi al Bashaer Construction Company

Location / Country:

Riyadh-KSA

Major Responsibilities:

Environmental oversight : Deal with the administration of the CEMP submittal and review process for the Contractors. This will include verification of compliance with the OCEMP, as well as the review and approval of method statements and field verification of compliance with the method statements, either directly or through supervisory role over other environmental staff.

Reports : Compile environmental metrics for the environmental portion of the Logistics monthly report, and compile and publish the bi-weekly environmental reports for the Client.

Meeting Minutes : Document discussions in meetings and issue them expeditiously as required.

Other Duties : Coordinate directly with the Client’s Environmental Manager and miscellaneous other environmental assignments as requested by the Client or the Logistics Manager.

Supporting bids for new work and business development.

Preparing environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and providing inputs to master plans and feasibility studies in support of the delivery of major infrastructure.

Supporting client and stakeholder requirements while facilitating project delivery.

Supporting the Atkins infrastructure and property delivery teams for environmental mitigation, enhancements and to promote sustainability.

Providing environmental audits of construction sites, to ensure compliance with construction environmental management plans.

Supporting specialists in developing high quality project deliverables within proposed schedule and budget constraints.

Position Held:

Environmental Manager

Duration:

1st March, 2023 to 30th June, 2023

Name of Firm:

Cameos Engineering Consultants ( PEC # Consultant/715)

Name of Client:

Planning & Development Department, Government of Sindh

Name of projects:

Sindh Flood Emergency Rehabilitation Project (SFERP),

funded by the World Bank (WB)

Location / Country:

Sindh Province-Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

Implementing environmental policies and practices

Devising strategies to meet targets and to encourage best practice

Devising the best tools and systems to monitor performance and to implement strategies

Ensuring compliance with environmental legislation

Assessing, analysing and collating environmental performance data and reporting information to internal staff, clients and regulatory bodies

Confirming that materials, ingredients and so on are ethically or environmentally sourced

Managing environmental strategy budgets

Liaising with internal staff including senior managers and directors

Acting as a champion or cheerleader for environmental issues within your organisation

Providing environmental training to staff at all levels

Writing plans and reports

Keeping up to date with relevant changes in environmental legislation and initiatives including international legislation where applicable

Producing educational or information resources for internal staff, clients or the general public

Liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Environment Agency.

Observing construction sites.

Conducting baseline survey i. e. monitoring of air, water & noise quality of project sites.

Position Held:

Health, Safety & Environment Manager

Duration:

1st September, 2022 to 28th February, 2023

Name of Firm:

China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC), China

Name of Client:

Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO), Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Name of projects:

Balakot Hydro Power Project (300 MW) Asian Developmet Bank (ADB) & Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) funded

Location / Country:

Balakot, District Mansehra, Khyber Pukhtonkhwa (KPK) -Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

Oversee daily activities of team members to maintain Environmental Management System (EMS).

Ensuring that employees, sub-contractors and visitors are aware of safety procedures

Educate workers on environmental programs and policies.

Respond to inquiries and concerns related to EMS.

Perform regular environmental audits to monitor emissions, contaminations and damages.

Generate environmental reports and maintain permits as per state regulations.

Work with team to develop effective environmental strategies to reduce contaminations.

Review and recommend improvements to existing environmental strategies.

Investigate environmental incidents and develop action plans.

Oversee pollution control programs and develop waste treatment and recycling procedures.

Follow and enforce environmental policies and procedures.

Perform environmental research and prepare research reports to management.

Develop budget and timelines for environmental operations and develop cost reduction initiatives while still maintaining quality.

Provide job trainings and assistance to team members when needed.

Stay updated with environmental trends and legislations.

Position Held:

Environment Specialist/Rehabilitaion & Resettlement Expert

Duration:

1st December, 2021 to 31st August, 2022

Name of Firm:

Cameos Engineering Consultants ( PEC # Consultant/715)

Name of Client:

Gilgit Development Authority (GDA), Ministry of Kashmir Affairs & Gilgit Baltistan

Name of projects:

Sanitary Sewerage System with Treatment Plant for Gilgit City

Location / Country:

Gilgit Baltistan -Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

Ensure that the proposed sub-project is in compliance with the environmental requirements related to wastewater management and treatment set out in the Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF);

Prepare feasibility studies and environmental impact assessments and special studies such as geologic studies, and water quality analysis.

Prepare detailed designs and tender documents for identified wastewater treatment plant expansions and wastewater collection system expansions, and for other immediate needs and/or short-term needs as identified by the Client.

Provide assistance and training through adapting the best international standards in conducting operation and maintenance in the wastewater sector.

Assist with capacity building for wastewater and environment sector staff as a key factor in the sustainability of the program.

Establish design standards for projects, coordinated with associated water project designs to provide an integrated design approach and consistent quality of tender documents across the entire program.

Coordinate with local officials for design review and approvals.

Other duties as assigned.

Ensure overall compliance of social safeguards as it relates to social issues including budget, scope, schedule, quality and reporting requirements on the assignment.

• Leadership of the social components of the project

• Regular reporting to environment, our client, local government institutions, and other stakeholders as required by the client.

• Oversee remedial actions to avoid or mitigate implementation delays, cost overruns, poor quality of studies, and unmitigated social impacts.

• Screen all sites identified for civil works to determine need for involuntary resettlement

• Develop resettlement plans in accordance with client’s resettlement policy if any of the sites for rehabilitation or expansion will result in involuntary resettlement

• Assess land issues, titles, and the potential impact of the ensuing project. Identify compensation needs for resettlement impacts.

Monitor and report on contractor compliance with the site specific social management plans and health and safety plans.

Participate in meetings with the client, project team and other key stakeholders.

Position Held:

Environment Specialist

Duration:

June 2017 to 30th November, 2021

Name of Firm:

Cameos Engineering Consultants ( PEC # Consultant/715)

Name of Client:

Planning & Development Department (P&DD)

Name of projects:

Disaster & Climate Resilience Improvement Project (DCRIP)

World Bank funded

Location / Country:

Azad Jammu & Kashmir -Pakistan

Major Responsibilities:

Develop monitoring and reporting formats.

Develop questionnaire and observational sheets.

Develop and conduct training modules to ensure proper understanding and implementation of resettlement plans.

Assist client and field staff in the implementation of resettlement plans in the subproject areas in line with guidelines of the World Bank.

Actively participate in the workshop, seminars, brainstorming sessions and produce positive results towards better realization of Environmental Safeguard requirements.

Assist, develop and device the project-level environmental inspection program, that meets the requirements of ISO 14001

Actively engage with the client to support the development of systems to streamline environmental safeguards management measures.

Review subprojects details and visit the subproject sites in accordance with the ESMP.

Carryout environmental assessment in accordance with the World Bank safeguard policies and ESFM and prepare environmental checklists and classify subprojects have not been yet classified according to World Bank’s environmental categorization criteria.

Based on the checklists, Environmental Protection Act, 2000 requirements and World Bank environmental safeguard policies, prepare Environmental Management Plans (EMP).

Provide assistance to client in categorizing and fulfilling with project environmental procedures and in coping environmental issues as they arise during project implementation.

Provide support to the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) for ensuring that EMPs are included in Tender documents.

Carry out environmental monitoring and ensure that the ESMPs, including all proposed mitigation measures and monitoring programs are properly implemented during the subproject implementation.

Support the PMIC in monitoring of subprojects (Hydro Power Projects, PP&H, Irrigations & Forest Sector projects and preparation of Bi-annual Environmental Monitoring Reports on prescribed format, to be submitted to the World Bank.

Liaison with and provide technical assistance to delivery package HSE Managers with regards to compliance with project-specific environmental requirements through package specific inspection programs

Air & Water Quality Monitoring of all sub-projects sites.

In case of unpredicted environmental impacts occurring during project, prepare and implement a Corrective Action Plan (CAP).

Support the client in information sharing and disclosure of environmental safeguard documents (including any CAPs prepared in cases of change to original project design) as required.

Provide training on environmental management, and health and safety aspects to project staff.

Provide technical support and assistance directly to construction supervision and subcontractors in planning and executing field activities in line with the project environmental requirements/obligations.

Support the client and line departments, in any other tasks as may be required for ensuring compliance on environmental safeguards.

Take personal responsibility to ensure your own and others’ health and safety – including those who may be affected by the delivery of this role.

Cooperate in all matters relating to health, safety and environment, including following safe working procedures at all times and not deviating from accept safe system of work.

Advocate, promote and engage Project’s health, safety and environmental policies and initiatives.

Provides assistance to project and construction management in identifying and complying with project environmental procedures and in addressing environmental issues as they arise during project execution.

Coordinates with and provides technical assistance to delivery package HSE Managers with regards to compliance with project-specific environmental requirements through package specific inspection programs.

Provides technical support and assistance directly to construction supervision and subcontractors in planning and executing field activities in accordance with the project environmental requirements.

Position Held:

Assistant Director

Duration:

June 2008 to May 2017

Name of Firm:

Azad Jammu & Kashmir Environmental Protection Agency (AJK-EPA)

Name of Client:

Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (GoAJK)

Location / Country:

Azad Kashmir

Major Responsibilities:

Environmental Awareness Raising Campaign in AJ&K.

Review of Initial Environmental Examination (IEEs)/ Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and SEA of different development projects funded by IFC, ADB, WB, OIC, China Three Gorges, IUCN, Haggler Bailly for issuance of NOC’s.

Under the direction of the Head of Department, is responsible for drafting environmental awareness training programs and inspection reports.

Environmental Monitoring w.r.t Health, Environment and Safety measures adopted by Proponents.

Work for the implementation of AJ&K Environmental Protection Act, 2000.

Conduct environmental compliance inspections of project construction activities to monitor compliance with environmental requirements including contractual commitments, IEE/EIA, permits, and the project’s CESMP.

Solid/Hospital Waste Management

Monitoring of Hydropower Projects

Monitoring of Drinking Water Quality

Carry out audits of environmental compliance implementation by the delivery packages (compliance with contract, CESMP, IEE/EIA & EMS).

Checking Compliance of Environmental & Social Management Monitoring Plan

Research & Development

Monitoring visits for solving environmental problems such as water and air pollution, waste disposal and public health issues.

The use of advanced principles of environmental sciences for the protection of wildlife and natural resources as well as human life.

Inspection of the facilities and programs to assess their compliance with environmental regulations.

Preparation, review and revision of environmental regulations and recommendation reports for monitoring environmental programs.

Providing consultation on environmental impact of construction projects.

Producing risks assessment on subjects such as potential impact of construction site on ecosystems.

Monitoring new environmental legislation and considering its implications for the organization.

Position Held:

Water Quality Monitoring Officer

Duration:

September 2003 – July 2005

Name of Firm:

Basic Education and Employable Skill Training (BEST)

Name of Client:

Basic Education and Employable Skill Training (BEST)

Name of projects:

Water and Environmental Sanitation (WES) UNICEF supported

Location / Country:

Peshawar/ FATA

Major Responsibilities:

Water sampling from targeted schools and communities for bacteriological and physical (pH & Turbidity) analysis.

Chlorination of contaminated water sources.

Conducting health hygiene Sessions in community.

Conducting PTAs (Parent Teacher Association) and Community Activists trainings.

Assisting site engineer in providing sanitation facilities to targeted schools and communities.

Providing regular advises and technical support to other units of organization working in WES (Water and Environmental Sanitation) sector.

Providing daily, weekly and monthly progress reports to team leader & M&E unit.

Academic Career

Name of Degree/ Diploma/ Certificate

Year of Completion

Name of institute

PhD Environmental Sciences (Ongoing)

2021-24

International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI)

MPhil. Environmental Sciences

2007

Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad

Masters Plant Sciences

2003

University of AJ&K, Muzaffarabad

Professional Skills:

Knowledge of computer. (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, In Page, Use of Internet etc.)

Advanced knowledge in a field of, environmental science, or related discipline.

Knowledge of environmental sciences/systems, principles, and methodologies.

Knowledge of national and international environmental laws/regulations and regulatory/resource agencies’ permitting processes and responsibilities, industry standards for environmental compliance (ISO 14001), and best management practices for minimizing potential environmental impacts during project execution.

Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of environmental subcontractors or consultants.

Experience in environmental monitoring and compliance inspection during construction.

Experience of implementing 3rd Party verified ISO 14001 EMS on a major infrastructure project.

Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste management, erosion and sediment control methods, and restoration techniques.

Skilled in oral and written communication.

Strengths

Ability to work in a team and individual environment

Optimistic and ability to work in pressure

Positive approach

Quick ability in understanding concepts and latest technologies

Excellent communication skill

Punctual and reliable

Strong professional work ethics.

Conferences/Workshops/Trainings:

Online International Training Programme "Millet for Global Food Security", at AARDO Headquarter (New Dehli, India), 13-16 February 2023

Training Workshop on “ECO-TOURISM For SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT” OCTOBER,

3th to 5th, 2022 at National Centre for Rural Development & Municipal Administration (AHKNCRD&MA) Islamabad.

Online International Training Programme on “Agri-Innovation and Technology Transfer for Sustainable Development” for AARDO member countries, July 26-29, 2022.

Online International Training Programme on “Adaption of Optimized Water Resource Management for Sustainable Development” for AARDO member countries, July 18-21, 2022.

3rd International Conference on Emerging Trends in Earth and Environmental Sciences, 2021” ETEES, College of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, November 16-18, 2021.

AARDO-AHKNCRD Collaborative International Online Training Programme on “Climate Change – Implications and Adaptation” May 31- June 4, 2021 AHKNCRD, Islamabad, Pakistan.

AHKNCRD-AARDO’S REGIONAL OFFICES’ COLLABORATIVE ONE-DAY NATIONAL POLICY SEMINAR ON “CLIMATE CHANGE: IMPACT AND WAY FORWARD” ON 27TH SEPTEMBER, 2018 at National Centre for Rural Development & Municipal Administration (AHKNCRD&MA) Islamabad.

2nd International Science Conference on Climate Change, Bio-diversity and Natural Sciences on 15-17 September, 2018 at University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad, AK.

Training on Environmental & Social safeguards of Projects with World Bank Group, Islamabad, on 4th September, 2018.

Orientation session on Environment, OHS and Social safeguards at Muzaffarabad on 24th July, 2018.

Training on preparation of Environmental & Social Management Plans with World Bank Group, Islamabad, on 28-29 June, 2018.

Orientation session on Environment, OHS and Social safeguards at Muzaffarabad on 8th March, 2018.

Training course on “CLIMATE CHANGE-IMPLICATION & ADAPTION FOR RURAL AREAS” FROM 19TH DECEMBER TO 23RD DECEMBER, 2016 at National Centre for Rural Development & Municipal Administration (AHKNCRD&MA) Islamabad.

Workshop on “Environmental Impact Assessment Mapping” by Netherland Commission for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) on 24th-25th March, 2014 at Muzaffarabad, AK.

Workshop on “Environmental Impact Assessment Mapping” by Netherland Commission for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) on 24th-25th March, 2014 at Muzaffarabad, AK.

AARDO-NCRD COLLABORATIVE IN-COUNTRY TRAINING COURSE ON “WASTE MANAGEMENT (SOLID, LIQUID AND GASEOUS WASTES)” November 19-28, 2013 at National Centre for Rural Development & Municipal Administration (AHKNCRD&MA) Islamabad.

2 Days workshop on Review and Finalization of State of Environment (SoE) Profile of AJK on 14-15 February, 2013 at Mirpur.

Capacity Building Workshop on Strategic Environmental Assessment on 30-31 January, 2013 at Muzaffarabad.

Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of AJK Hydropower Development Plan-Scooping Meeting on 29th January, 2013 at Muzaffarabad.

Training Workshop on “Environmental Impact Assessment of Development Projects” at planning level on 13-14 of December, 2012 at Muzaffarabad, AK.

Orientation Training on Community Based Disaster Risk Management organized by HEED Association in collaboration of RedR UK on 14th November, 2012 at Muzaffarabad, AK.

International Conference of Botany, Quaid-e-Azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan, 1st -3rd September, 2012.

Environmental Orientation Workshop by AJK-EPA in Kotli, AK on 14 May, 2011.

National Environmental Impact Assessment Workshop by Netherland Commission for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) at Murree, June 2010.

Capacity Building Training Workshop by Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency in Islamabad in February 2010.

Solid Waste Management Workshop at National Centre for Rural Development & Municipal Administration (AHKNCRD&MA) Islamabad in February, 2010.

Seminar on “Solid Waste Management Best Practices” held at Muzaffarabad in April, 2009.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Training Workshop at National Centre for Rural Development & Municipal Administration (AHKNCRD&MA) Islamabad from March 3-5, 2009.

Human Institutional Capacity Development (HICD) Conference on 26-27 August, 2008, Muzaffarabad (AK).

National Capacity Self-Assessment Consultative (NCSA) Workshop in July, 2008, Muzaffarabad (AK).

Preparation of Environmental & Social Management Plans

Rehabilitation of Damaged Right Flood Protection Banks along Malwani Nullah in District Bagh

Rehabilitation of Damaged Flood Protection at Mong Bajri Nullah Mahl District Bagh

Rehabilitation of Flood Damaged Irrigation Infrastructures at KARDALA in District Muzaffarabad.

Restoration of Irrigation Infrastructure and Flood Mitigation at KHANI DA PAHL in District Bhimber

Restoration of Soil Conservation Structures in Tariqabad, Makri, Gulshan Colony and Surrounding Creeks at Muzaffarabad City

Rehabilitation of Damaged Flood Protection Structure at Makri Bella along Left Bank of river Neelum, Muzaffarabad

Restoration of Damaged Flood Protection Structure of PP&H Malwani upstream in district Bagh

Restoration of damaged flood protection structure at Pindi Chowk in District Bhimber

Extension of Damaged Flood Protection Structures at Bani Pasari along Nullah Mahl District Bagh

Restoration Work of Power Development Organization (PDO) Subprojects.

Site Specific Environmental Management Plan (SSEMP) of Balakot Hydro Power Project (300MW).

Publications:

LIFE FORM AND INDEX OF SIMILARITY OF PLANT COMMUNITIES RECORDED AT SARSAWA HILLS DISTRICT KOTLI, Journal of Research (Science), Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan, Pakistan. Vol.17, No.1, January 2006, pp. 27-33 ISSN 1021-1012

HEAVY METAL CONTAMINATION AND ACCUMULATION IN SOIL AND WILD PLANT SPECIES FROM INDUSTRIAL AREA OF ISLAMABAD, PAKISTAN: Pak. J. Bot., 42(1): 291-301, 2010.

HYPERACCUMULATORS OF HEAVY METALS OF INDUSTRIAL AREA OF ISLAMABAD AND RAWALPINDI: Pak. J. Bot., 43(4): 1925-1933, 2011.

PHYTOSOCIOLOGICAL STUDIES ON THE VEGETATION OF SARSAWA HILLS, DISTRICT KOTLI: BIOLOGIA (PAKISTAN) 2012, 58 (1&2), 123-133.

ACCUMULATION OF CADMIUM IN SOIL AND PLANTS IN VICINITY OF KOH-E-NOOR TEXTILE MILLS, RAWALPINDI. BIOLOGIA (PAKISTAN) 2013, 59 (2), 197-203.

FLORISTIC COMPOSITION, LIFE FORM AND LEAF SPECTRA OF PLANT COMMUNITIES RECORDED AT SARSAWA HILLS DISTRICT KOTLI, AZAD KASHMIR: African Journal of Soil Sciences.

ASSESSMENT OF DRINKING WATER QUALITY & HUMAN HEALTH RISK IN DISTRICT MIRPUR, AZAD KASHMIR. Submitted in Journal of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology.

ASSESSMENT OF URBAN AIR QUALITY OF HYDERABAD CITY ON THE BASIS OF LAND USE PATTERN. Submitted for publication in Environmental Pollution Journal.

Languages:

English, Urdu, Arabic & Pahri fluently speak, read and write.

References:

Dr. Riffat Naseem Malik, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), Islamabad (Pakistan).

Dr. Altaf Hussain, Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechnology, Mirpur University of Science & Technology (MUST), Mirpur (AK).

Dr. Hamayun Shaheen, Assistant Professor, Department of Botany, University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Muzaffarabad (AK).

Syed Ali Rizwan, Resident Engineer, Cameos Consultants.

Ashfaq Nazir

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