Experience

Argo Environmental

• New Zealand
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Environmental and Social Consultant

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  Auckland, New Zealand Responsibilities include: • Undertaking environmental and social impact assessments for small to large scale developments in the energy, transportation, telecommunications, climate resilience and industrial sectors. • Preparation and implementation of environmental and social management plans. • Ensuring project adherence to international environmental and social safeguards (e.g. WB, ADB, IFC, EIB, JICA etc). • Resource consent preparation under the Resource Management Act (RMA)… Show more Responsibilities include: • Undertaking environmental and social impact assessments for small to large scale developments in the energy, transportation, telecommunications, climate resilience and industrial sectors. • Preparation and implementation of environmental and social management plans. • Ensuring project adherence to international environmental and social safeguards (e.g. WB, ADB, IFC, EIB, JICA etc). • Resource consent preparation under the Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991. • Broad range of environmental and social monitoring surveys and assessments. • Business development, including identifying opportunities, client relationships, proposal preparation. Selected key projects: • East Micronesia Cable Project in Kiribati, FSM & Nauru – Developed detailed ESMPs to AIFFP/DFaT and IFC requirements for landing of telecommunications cable in multiple countries, and overseeing E&S aspects of project implementation. • PRIME Project in FSM (Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk & Yap) – Developed E&S framework instruments for WB funded project to enhance the climate resilience of the transportation network across all four FSM states. • Southern Cross NEXT Submarine Cable Projects in Tokelau, Kiribati (Kiritimati) and Fiji (Suva & Savusavu) – Preparation ESMPs and monitored Contractor adherence to E&S requirements during cable installation under NZ MFaT and ADB funded projects. • Nadi Flood Alleviation Project A, Fiji – Prepared EIA and ESMP for a series of JICA funded dyke and drainage improvements to reduce flooding risk and intensity in the Nadi River catchment. • Qaliwana & Upper Wailoa Hydropower Scheme, Fiji - Baseline Ecological Assessment and Resettlement Framework in accordance with EIB safeguard requirements. • Numerous EIAs for development & infrastructure projects throughout Fiji for a range of government and private clients. • Environmental monitoring and resource consent applications for industrial clients throughout New Zealand. Show less



Stantec

• Canada
• Design Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Environmental Scientist

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2018

  Auckland, New Zealand Responsibilities / contributions included: • Undertaking environmental and social impact management and assessment projects (e.g. AEEs / EIAs) for small to large scale developments in the transportation, energy and water sectors. • Independent environmental and social reviews against IFC / World Bank safeguard policies. • Preparation and review of environmental and social impact and management reports (e.g. AEEs, EIAs, SMPs, ESMPs, LARPs, CEMPs). • Resource consent preparation… Show more Responsibilities / contributions included: • Undertaking environmental and social impact management and assessment projects (e.g. AEEs / EIAs) for small to large scale developments in the transportation, energy and water sectors. • Independent environmental and social reviews against IFC / World Bank safeguard policies. • Preparation and review of environmental and social impact and management reports (e.g. AEEs, EIAs, SMPs, ESMPs, LARPs, CEMPs). • Resource consent preparation under the Resource Management Act (RMA) 1991. • Water quality assessments for treated wastewater discharges. • Contaminated site assessments under the National Environmental Standard (NES) for Assessing and Managing Contaminants in Soil to Protect Human Health. • Resource consent compliance monitoring • Business development, including identifying opportunities, client relationships, proposal preparation. • Spatial mapping and data management (e.g. GIS). Selected key projects: • IFC/WB-funded Upper Trishuli-1 Independent Environmental and Social Review, Nepal – Environmental and Social Specialist • Kisumu – Kakamega – Musaga Transmission Line Project ESIA Gap Analysis, Kenya – Social Specialist • ADB-funded Suva Arterial Road Upgrade Project, Fiji – Social Specialist • Bridge, Crossing and Jetty Maintenance, Repair and Upgrade Work Program for the Fiji Roads Authority, Fiji – Senior Environmental Scientist • Pukekohe WWTP Assessment of Effects on the Environment, New Zealand – Senior Environmental Scientist • Edgecumbe and Matatā Wastewater Treatment and Disposal Options Assessment, New Zealand – Senior Environmental Scientist • Lincoln Road Improvement Project, New Zealand – Senior Environmental Scientist / Contamination • Glen Innes to Tamaki Shared Path, New Zealand – Senior Environmental Scientist / Contamination Show less



Earth Systems

• Australia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Environmental Scientist | New Zealand Manager

  • May 2012 - Jul 2014

  Auckland, New Zealand Responsibilities / contributions at Earth Systems included: • Environmental and social impact and assessment projects, predominantly in developing countries (e.g. South East Asia and West Africa), for renewable energy, mineral abstraction and environmental disaster management sectors. • Preparation and review of reports (e.g. ESIAs, baseline reports, ESMMPs, RMCPs, IEEs, RAPs, SDPs). • Project management of multidisciplinary environmental and social management projects. • Managed… Show more Responsibilities / contributions at Earth Systems included: • Environmental and social impact and assessment projects, predominantly in developing countries (e.g. South East Asia and West Africa), for renewable energy, mineral abstraction and environmental disaster management sectors. • Preparation and review of reports (e.g. ESIAs, baseline reports, ESMMPs, RMCPs, IEEs, RAPs, SDPs). • Project management of multidisciplinary environmental and social management projects. • Managed spatial mapping and data management (e.g. GIS) at Earth Systems (incl. spatial modelling, analysis and map preparation). • Supporting international network of internal and external specialists and associates in a range of technical areas (e.g. water quality, hydrology, aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity, geochemical, social impact, resettlement and livelihood, archaeology/cultural heritage). • Community and stakeholder engagement (in multiple countries and across different cultures and languages). • Business development, including identifying opportunities, client relationships, proposal preparation. • Mentoring and guidance to junior staff, often across different cultures and languages. • Managing Director of Earth Systems’ New Zealand office from 2012 to 2014 (including establishing and managing the Auckland office). Selected key projects: • Xe-Pian Xe-Namnoy Hydropower Project Land and Asset Baseline Assessment, Lao PDR – Project Manager / Land and Water Use Specialist • Sabodala Gold Mine Expansion Land and Asset Baseline and Archaeology Baseline Assessments, Senegal – Project Manager / Land and Water Use Specialist • Separate ESIAs for the Xepian-Houay Chot and Upper Xekhampho Hydropower Projects, Lao PDR – Land and Water Use Specialist • Tri-K Gold Project ESIA and associated management plans, Guinea – Land and Water Use Specialist / Senior Environmental Scientist • Mako Gold Project Socio-economic and Ecological Baseline Assessments, Senegal – Land and Water Use Specialist

• Senior Environmental Scientist

  • Jul 2011 - May 2012

  Melbourne, Australia Selected key projects: • Grande Côte Mineral Sands Project Detailed Resettlement Action Plan and livelihood restoration planning, Senegal – Project Manager / Land and Water Use Specialist / Senior Environmental Scientist • Multiple ESIAs for a cascade hydropower project in Northern Lao PDR – Senior Environmental Scientist • KTL Copper-Gold Project ESIA and associated management plans, Lao PDR – Senior Environmental Scientist • IFC-funded Nyagak III Hydropower Project ESIA Update… Show more Selected key projects: • Grande Côte Mineral Sands Project Detailed Resettlement Action Plan and livelihood restoration planning, Senegal – Project Manager / Land and Water Use Specialist / Senior Environmental Scientist • Multiple ESIAs for a cascade hydropower project in Northern Lao PDR – Senior Environmental Scientist • KTL Copper-Gold Project ESIA and associated management plans, Lao PDR – Senior Environmental Scientist • IFC-funded Nyagak III Hydropower Project ESIA Update and Livelihood Restoration Plan, Uganda – Land and Water Use Specialist / Senior Environmental Scientist

• Environmental Scientist

  • Nov 2008 - Jul 2011

  Melbourne, Australia Selected key projects: • Thakho Hydropower Project ESIA and associated management plans, Lao PDR –Environmental Scientist • Grande Côte Mineral Sands Project Land and Asset Baseline and Impact Assessment Strategy Update, Senegal – Project Manager / Land and Water Use Specialist / Environmental Scientist • Puthep Copper Project Interim ESIA and associated management plans, Thailand – Environmental Scientist • Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver Project ESIA and associated management plans, Lao… Show more Selected key projects: • Thakho Hydropower Project ESIA and associated management plans, Lao PDR –Environmental Scientist • Grande Côte Mineral Sands Project Land and Asset Baseline and Impact Assessment Strategy Update, Senegal – Project Manager / Land and Water Use Specialist / Environmental Scientist • Puthep Copper Project Interim ESIA and associated management plans, Thailand – Environmental Scientist • Ban Houayxai Gold-Silver Project ESIA and associated management plans, Lao PDR – Environmental Scientist • Acid Sulphate Soil Management in the Lower Murray Lakes, Australia – Environmental Scientist • Sabodala Gold Mine Resettlement Management Framework, Senegal – Environmental Scientist



Northland Regional Council

• New Zealand
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Consents Officer - Water and Wastes

  • Jul 2006 - Jul 2008

  Whangarei, New Zealand Managed the entire consent application process for wastewater discharge and water abstraction consents, from pre-lodgement advice through to granting of consent, including publically notified and non-notified consents. Responsibilities included: • Assessing the environmental effects from wastewater discharges (e.g. on-site domestic and farm dairy effluent) and water abstraction (incl. surface and groundwater) activities. • Preparing recommendation reports which outline mitigating… Show more Managed the entire consent application process for wastewater discharge and water abstraction consents, from pre-lodgement advice through to granting of consent, including publically notified and non-notified consents. Responsibilities included: • Assessing the environmental effects from wastewater discharges (e.g. on-site domestic and farm dairy effluent) and water abstraction (incl. surface and groundwater) activities. • Preparing recommendation reports which outline mitigating measures, conditions of consent and proposed monitoring programmes. • Liaising with a broad range of stakeholders including consent applicants, internal and external government departments and agencies, non-government organisations, indigenous groups (including various mana whenua throughout Northland), and the public. • Advising internal and external clients, and members of the public on the consent process. Show less



Sinclair Knight Merz

• Australia
• Civil Engineering
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Freshwater Ecologist

  • Nov 2005 - Apr 2006

  Auckland, New Zealand Undertook assessments on the ecological health of freshwater systems, throughout the North Island of New Zealand. Responsibilities included: • Macro-invertebrate collection, sorting and taxonomic identification • Electric-fishing and fish surveys • Stream assessment and water quality sampling • Data analysis and report writing



Engineering Geology Limited

• Soil Technician

  • Jul 2001 - Dec 2005

  Auckland, New Zealand Undertook subsurface soil investigations to assist geotechnical engineers in assessing geotechnical foundation and stability characteristics for individual dwellings, commercial buildings, retaining walls and subdivisions.