Experience

Mekong River Commission Secretariat

• Lao People's Democratic Republic
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Ecosystem and Wetland Specialist

  • Nov 2016 - Present

  1. Lead and coordinate activities related to wetland ecosystem management including wetlands biodiversity indicator development and assessment methodology, ecological function assessment methodology development, wetland monitoring, wetland ecosystem service valuation, wetland GIS mapping including important and sensitive wetland resource maps, and wetland-related climate change adaptation activities; 2. Prepare technical reports with regard to ecosystems, ecosystem services and biodiversity issues and other routine reports as required; 3. Initiate and manage connections with organizations and projects involved with wetland ecosystem and wetland climate change related issues relevant to the MRC including ADB, Wetland Alliance, IUCN, WWF and Wetlands International; 4. Develop up-to-date and scientific-based methodologies, tools and frameworks, and reliable database and information system for sound assessment and monitoring the LMB wetland ecological health and functions; 5. Prepare regional and national consultation, training and capacity building and exchange of study visits programme for national experts and line agencies of the Member Countries on actual and emerging wetland issues; 6. Actively and timely facilitate, coordinate and adequately mobilize technical support to the Member Countries on wetland ecosystems assessment and management; 7. Review and update the MRC wetland database, information and maps, as well as updating of the wetland inventories and databases for the selected pilot sites; 8. Develop and test methodologies for inventory and assessment of wetland ecosystem functions and services as well as for prioritization of sensitive wetland sites (environmental hotspots); 9. Contribute to the development of relevant technical guidelines as led by other specialists/ Divisions



ERM

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager/ Senior Consultant (Oil & Gas Business)/ Biodiversity Specialist

  • Nov 2013 - Mar 2016

  1. In charge of developing both technical and commercial proposals 2. In charge of supporting technical issues with Environmental Technical Manager/ Environmental Expert/ PM/ PC for deliverables 3. In charge of reviewing and editing on any deliverables before submit to clients 4. In charge of developing business and market share in oversea. 5. In charge of studying biodiversity values. ecosystem services, cumulative and transboundary impacts and management, net variance / net profit and NEBA for the dam/hydro electric power plant, coal mining, offshore petroleum development and renewable energy industry (wind farm and solar cell power plant).



SGS (Thailand) Limited

• Bangkok, Thailand

• R&D Executive Assistant Manager/ Senior Environmental Scientist

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2013

  1. In charge of developing business and market share in oversea 2. In charge of developing both technical and commercial proposals 3. In charge of supporting technical issues with Environmental Technical Manager/ Environmental Expert/ PM/ PC for deliverables 4. In charge of reviewing and editing on any deliverables before submit to clients. 5. In charge of coordinating with HR/ Environmental Manager/ Environmental Technical Manager on new staff or external specialists recruitment 6. In charge of developing template for Project Completion Report (PCR) 7. In charge of coordinating with Environmental Technical Manager / PM on capacity building program set-up



TEAM GROUP

• Thailand
• Civil Engineering
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Project Manager/ Senior Environmental Specialist

  • Feb 2010 - Aug 2012

  1) In charge of planning, managing and leading the project team. 2) In charge of managing project deliverables in line with the project plan. 3) In charge of monitoring project progress and performance. 4) In charge of engaging and providing status reports to the client. 5) In charge of planning the site survey and reconnaissance plan. 6) In charge of reviewing and commenting the final version of deliverables conforming to the requirements of MONRE, local concerned authorities and ADB Committee (i.e. ADB Safeguard Policy, 2009). 7) In charge of coordinating between clients (both governmental and private sectors) and stakeholder groups in project areas (e.g. governmental agencies, local NGOs, villagers, medias (radio/ TVs/ newspapers), etc.), including issuing letters and documents, organizing the meetings or seminars to introduce the project details and report the progress of activities or the study. 8) In charge of study, analyze and assess the potential impact from project activities on local people’s health and suggesting the best practical and suitable mitigation measure, action plan and monitoring plan to protect or reduce the harmful impact into the minimal state. 9) In charge of preparing Environmental & Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) report. 10) In charge of preparing Environmental Management Plan (EMP), Environmental Mitigation Measure Plan (EMMP) and Watershed Management Plan (WMP) 11) In charge of establishing the relevant regulatory framework for the project, including national regulations, international standards, and good practice guidelines. 12) In charge of preparing support document and CA negotiation.



Thai MM Co., Ltd.

• Project Coordinator/ Environmental Scientist

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2009

  Dr. Prayooth Yaowakhan is profoundly specialized in EIA Study, Site Risk Assessment and Remediation Technology (Both Phase 1 and Phase 2), Quantitative Risk Assessment, Project Management Cycle (PMC), Research Methodology and Analysis Process. His versatile capabilities cover all project implementations from Proposal Report, Semi-annual & Annual Reports, Budget Report, Reviewing Report, etc. As EIA Specialist, he has strong experiences in Health Impact Assessment (HIA), Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Initial Environmental Explanation (IEE), Biodiversity Impact Assessment (BIA), Social Impact Assessment (SIA), Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA), Biodiversity Survey, Land Use Design, Coastal Management, Coast Community Resilience, Waste Management, Public Participation and Public Relation (Media Planner), Environmental Toxicology and Environmental Legalization for infrastructure projects such as, transport, oil & gas, building, etc. Also, he has great experience in environmental due diligence/ audit and EIA review especially for power plant project. His thesis focuses on site risk assessmemt and remediate the contaminated site with macrophytes (or called phytoremediation).



Thai Engineering Consultant Co., Ltd.

• Freelance Environmental Specialist (Air Quality Model and Biodiversity)

  • 2005 - 2006

  1) In-charge of implementing air quality model (CALINE3, CALINE4) for city, suburban, and rural areas. Also, suggesting mitigation measure, monitoring and evaluation plan are included. 2) In charge of implementing biodiversity survey, calculating biodiversity index, designing land use. 3) In-charge of writing Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIA). 1) In-charge of implementing air quality model (CALINE3, CALINE4) for city, suburban, and rural areas. Also, suggesting mitigation measure, monitoring and evaluation plan are included. 2) In charge of implementing biodiversity survey, calculating biodiversity index, designing land use. 3) In-charge of writing Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIA).