Ecological Clerk of Works

• Feb 2022 - Present

Biodiversity and Sustainability Coordinator

• Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

Senior Biodiversity and Sustainability Expert

• Jan 2021 - Oct 2021

Environmental-CSR-CH Supervisor

• Jan 2018 - Mar 2020

Turkstream Receiving Terminal Project- Management of Environment, Social and Cultural Heritage aspects of project from mobilization till the end of demobilization phases.- Following all environmental permitting topics and assurance of work to national environmental legislation- Management of environmental responsibilities of company according to ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System.- Conducting internal audits for assurance of Environmental and Social Management Systems Show less

Environmental Supervisor

• Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP) LOT 3 Spread 6- Leading the site Environmental Team made up of environmental inspectors and archaeologists - To develop and implement site specific method statements, environmental plans and procedures- To implement Environmental Monitoring Program- Development of internal check-lists and performing of internal audits, inspections.- Environmental Management of sub-contractors - Site Supervision for Waste Management, Pollution Prevention and Ecological Management- Planning of reinstatement activities- Giving ecological expertise on site during all relevant activities within ESAs (e.g. route clearance, re-vegetation) - To conduct all the ecological monitoring including reinstatement (biorestoration and seeding), species translocations, erosion control and pollution prevention. Show less

Environmental Advisor

• Mar 2015 - 2016

Trans Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP) LOT 3 Spread 6- Ensure that the pipeline is constructed in compliance with the approved ESIA, Biodiversity Action Plan and ESMPs, as well as the relevant Turkish legislation and TANAP policies/procedures. - Implementation of Environmental and Social Regulations and Procedures - Conducting ecological surveys, determine the needs for protecting wildlife and sensitive habitats- To advise on-site erosion control measures and reinstatement actions.- Undertake daily site inspections to monitor camps, construction works, - To perform all required pre-entry surveys; determining pre-construction condition of the RoW via photos and/or video to compare for future reinstatement- To perform Internal Trainings- Leading Spill Response Team- Initiate corrective actions for Non Conformance Reports and Spill/Incidents- Supervision of water treatment system Show less

Project Specialist

• Jun 2014 - Jul 2014

Experience in Environmental Baseline, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Site Assessment, Environmental Due-Diligence, Gap Analysis and Ornithological Monitoring studies for projects according to requirements and regulations of IFIs such as World Bank, IFC, AFD, EBRD and the national lawsThe main responsibilities in these projects are listed as:• Ecological assessment of the project area. • Identification and assessment of the Wind Farm Project Sites in relation to potential adverse impacts on bird populations resulting from construction and operation of the wind power plants. Interpretation of the ornithological value of a wind farm project site, evaluation of bird presence and habitat use in the project sites and identify potential ornithological constraints • Determination of sensitivity or of importance or value of receptors, in order to determine significance of impacts, based on approved guidance, legislation, statutory designations and/or professional judgment.• Review of legislative framework, Ecology and biodiversity parts of environmental and socio-economic baseline characterization including environmental and socio-economic impact assessment, development of mitigation and corrective measures, and preparation of environmental management plan.• Conducting the impact assessment study in terms of biological sources in accordance with general requirements of Turkish EIA Regulation and International Environmental Standards (ie. IFC-World Bank Guidelines, EBRD Environmental and Social Policy, Equator Principles). Show less

Assistant Project Specialist

• Jun 2010 - May 2014

Ornithological Monitoring Studies ProjectsEnvironmental Baseline and Biodiversity Study ProjectsEnvironmental and Social Impact Assessment of Wind Farm, Hydroelectric Power, Solar Power, Natural Gas Power and Seismic Survey ProjectsEnvironmental Site Assessment, Due-Diligence, Gap Analysis Projects• Forming project area specific data, identification of protected areas, species and habitats, potential pathways to sensitive receptors.• Identification of protected species and determination of conservation statuses of all possible species according to BERN Convention, Central Hunting Commission Decisions, Habitat and Bird Directives, European Red Lists, IUCN threat categories, CITES. Show less

Anadolu Yaban Koyununun (Ovis gmelinii anatolica) Radyotelemetri ve Genetik Yöntemlerle İzlenmesi

• Jun 2006 - Oct 2009

Anadolu Yaban Koyununun (Ovis gmelinii anatolica) Yeniden Aşılanan Toplumlarının Radyotelemetri ve Genetik Örnekleme Yöntemleriyle İzlenmesiyle Elde Edilen Çevresel ve Genetik Verilerle Koruma Yaklaşımlarının Geliştirilmesi Masters' thesis study was supported by the TÜBİTAK Project No: 106T182, Turkish Directorate of Nature Protection and National Parks and METU-BAP. Anadolu Yaban Koyununun (Ovis gmelinii anatolica) Yeniden Aşılanan Toplumlarının Radyotelemetri ve Genetik Örnekleme Yöntemleriyle İzlenmesiyle Elde Edilen Çevresel ve Genetik Verilerle Koruma Yaklaşımlarının Geliştirilmesi Masters' thesis study was supported by the TÜBİTAK Project No: 106T182, Turkish Directorate of Nature Protection and National Parks and METU-BAP.