Lucas McNea

Project Manager at University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus
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(386) 825-5501
Location
CA

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Credentials

  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
    Association of Energy Engineers
    Jan, 2022
    - Oct, 2024
  • Evironmental Professional
    ECO Canada
    Apr, 2013
    - Oct, 2024
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Experience

  • University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus
    • Canada
    • Market Research
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Manager
      • Jul 2014 - Present

      - Passion for helping businesses utilize today's technology to help drive business and create jobs.- 6+ years experience with biogas and renewable energy research.- Supervise 3-4 Master's, PhD and bachelor level co-op students on a daily basis.- Supervised & mentored students from almost every continent on the globe. - Develop novel ideas around industrial microbiology and biotechnology applications for agricultural and industrial partners.- Manage level 2 Bio-safety lab

    • Co-Renewable Energy Manager
      • Jun 2016 - Present

      - Manage the Center for Agricultural Renewable Energy & Sustainability(CARES)- Coordinate contractors and trades for implementation, construction and remodeling the facility. -Ensure compliance with biogas regulations-Operate 1200m3 anaerobic digester producing biogas for electricity (250kWh) and heat production.-Daily monitoring of biogas consisting of CH4, H2S, CO2 and O2.-FIT contracted CHP engine producing 250kWh of electrcity to grid-Ensure optimal operation of plant, coordinating repairs, upgrades and retrofits. -Source feedstocks and test for biogas quality/quantity-Collect and analyze key metrics to ensure optimal plant operation. Show less

  • Ina Grafton Gage Village
    • Canada
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sustainability Consultant - GHG Inventory/Carbon Footprint (ISO 14064/14001)
      • Jan 2013 - Apr 2013

      • Took leadership on developing a corporate carbon footprint for Niagara Ina Grafton Gage Village (NIGGV), one of the largest non-for-profit seniors facilities in Ontario • NIGGV is a 4 acre facility home to 400 senior residents who live either in apartments, geared-to-income apartments, or long-term care. • Determined GHG inventory following international standards - ISO, GRI & GHG Protocol • Acted as internal auditor for ISO 14001 EMS system and ISO 14064 GHG emission inventory. • Conducted waste, energy and water audits to determine annual consumption • Analyzed energy and waste data to determine inefficiencies and provide recommendations • Presented client with detailed report outlining the audits results, as well as recommendations to reduce energy consumption, waste generation and water use • Acted as Energy Consultant with LDC & OPA on behave of NIGGV to utilize the saveONenergy retrofit funding • Implementation of municipal organic diversion throughout facility to reduce landfill waste • Self-motivated and independent position which required strict management of timelines to complete the audits, report and efficiency implementations Show less

  • Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
    • Environmental Management Research Assistant
      • May 2012 - Sep 2012

      • Quantification of GHGs emitted from manure management systems • Development of a protocol to allow farmers to quantify their own carbon footprint by inputting a few variables • Performed short term travel associated with environmental sample collection and facility metadata • Operated equipment associated with surface water sampling • Ensured samples were preserved properly for accurate laboratory analysis • Maintained safety during sampling • Analysis and summary of laboratory generated results using Microsoft Excel • Weekly meetings with supervisor and daily communication through Microsoft Outlook to ensure project completion • Presentations to senior management and colleagues utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint Show less

    • Environmental Research Assistant
      • May 2010 - Sep 2011

      • 4 months of Master’s level remediation research • Oversaw and maintained laboratory • Ensured laboratory products and chemicals in designated areas to ensure health and safety • Developed and conducted environmental research trials on the bioremediation and phytoremediation of industrial waste water • Developed and conducted environmental research trials on the aerobic digestion and anaerobic digestion of agriculture waste • Sampling plans and submission of samples to laboratory for analysis • Generated reports on the progress and development of different remediation strategy’s • Self-motivated and worked independently Show less

Education

  • Fanshawe College
    Bachelor of Applied Technology (B.A.Tech), Biotechnology
    2008 - 2012
  • Niagara College
    Environmental Management and Assessment Graduate Certificate
    2012 - 2013

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