Sailas Tipayamb
Environment Officer/World Bank Projects Safeguard Officer (Mid-SeniorLevel) at Water PNG Ltd- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certificate in ISO 14001 Environment Management System (EMS)
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Certificate in ISO 19011 EMS Internal Auditing
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Certificate in Marine Science and Operation of mini Remoted Operated Vehicles
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Experience
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Water PNG Ltd
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Papua New Guinea
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Environment Officer/World Bank Projects Safeguard Officer (Mid-SeniorLevel)
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May 2019 - Present
As the Regional Operations - Environmental and Social Governance (ESG) focal point, I lead the sustainability journey to position Water PNG Ltd for success in the health and sanitation business. Drawing on my extensive expertise, I provide oversight of functional, donor-funded projects, external consultants, Capex projects, construction contractors, and regional initiatives. I support business units in meeting their ESG obligations and encourage the incorporation of ESG thinking into the core business decisions. Key KRA’s include;1. Improve customer satisfaction and commercial value support2. Improve systems and processes3. Improve production capacity 4. Improve management of equipment and materials5. Increase the use of sustainable technological solutionsProjects involved; World Bank, EU, ADB, PIP, Capex Projects, Bilateral Agreement Projects, and Existing 23 Business Operations. Show less
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Environment Officer (Mid-Senior Level)
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Oct 2017 - Present
The role provided guidance, leadership, and expertise in key areas relating to; environmental management, engineering design, quality assurance, public health matters, compliance, community relations, stakeholder relations, landowner title management, heritage-related matters, permitting, and business opportunities.1. Improve customer satisfaction 2. Improve systems and processes3. Improve management of equipment and materialsProjects involved; World Bank, ADB, Capex Projects, and Existing 23 Business Operations. Show less
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Environment Officer (Entry-Level)
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Mar 2014 - Sep 2015
Provided advice and developed initiatives and programs for Petromin’s exploration activities, new development and other projects including environment impact, waste management, risk assessment and environment permitting. Participated and contributed to environment compliance inspections and reporting. Assisted in internal audits and external audits by BMT WBM; reported findings and followed up on actions plan. Provided timely and accurate information to site personnel on all aspects of projects environment management, including up to date information on legislative requirements. Led water quality sampling, soil sampling and biological monitoring; treated, packaged appropriately and dispatch to Brisbane (ALS) Laboratory for analysis strictly following the Chain-of-Custody Procedures, AQIS Requirements and technically recommended procedures including QA and QC procedures. Ensured all environment managements systems are in place and functioning and each staff concerned is aware of its correct implementation and reporting accordingly. Worked closely with Minerals Division, Petroleum Division and Commercial Division to provide technical information on projects environment management and regulatory compliance. Advised subsidiaries, project partners, contractors and associates on Petromin’s corporate expectations and the regulators requirements for environment management and regulatory compliance. Scoped the re-establishment of gauging stations with real-time telemetry monitoring systems. Involved with the drafting of Conceptual Mine Closure Plan and MOA reviews for Tolukuma Gold Mines. Involved in the design of the project’s Environment Management and Monitoring Plan (EMMP) and 12 sub-plans. Provided environmental inputs into the engineering design of the Production Support Vessel (PSV). Show less
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Graduate Trainee-Environment
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Jul 2012 - Mar 2014
Conducted quarterly environment coordination meetings to inform the stakeholders especially the regulators on Petromin’s environment performance to ensure our operations comply with the regulators requirements and expectations with the view of continual improvement. Liaised with business partners, contractors, regulators, communities and other stakeholders on the best management of waste, environmental aspects and impacts of development projects. Participated and contributed to environment compliance inspections with respect to the set environmental objectives and targets and provide reports to the Manager Environment. Provided timely and accurate information to site personnel on all aspects of projects environment management, including up to date information on legislative requirements. Led water quality sampling, soil sampling and biological monitoring; treated, packaged appropriately and dispatch to Brisbane (ALS) Laboratory for analysis strictly following the Chain-of-Custody procedures, AQIS requirements and technically recommended procedures including QA and QC procedures. Ensured all environment managements systems are in place and functioning and each staff concerned is aware of its correct implementation and reporting accordingly. Worked closely with Minerals Division, Petroleum Division and Commercial Division to provide technical information on projects environment management and regulatory compliance. Advised subsidiaries, project partners, contractors and associates on Petromin’s corporate expectations and the regulators requirements for environment management and regulatory compliance. Projects Involved: Tolukuma Gold Mines and Solwara 1 Project. Show less
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Graduate Scientific Officer
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Jul 2010 - Mar 2011
Performed laboratory processes like Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR’s) and ‘Gel Electrophoresis’. Aliquot of PCR reagents/reactants. Assisted in store room management and ordering of laboratory suppliers. Driven continuous improvement initiatives within health and safety aspects of the business. Stored DNA in freezers and maintained freezers’ temperatures. Recorded biological results/DNA samples information in sample database on the system. Disposed of wastes (hazardous & non-hazardous) according to PNGIMR waste management procedures. Show less
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Field Assistant
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Sep 2009 - Sep 2009
Voluntary Assistance on deep sea sampling for heavy metals along the west coast of Kavieng, New Ireland Province. On site measurement of sea water quality parameters at different depths. Pre-recorded collected data on the field manual. Caught several fish; Gold-banded jobfish (P. multidens), Red emperor (Lutjanus sebae), processed samples and despatch to Laboratory to test for heavy metals. Voluntary Assistance on deep sea sampling for heavy metals along the west coast of Kavieng, New Ireland Province. On site measurement of sea water quality parameters at different depths. Pre-recorded collected data on the field manual. Caught several fish; Gold-banded jobfish (P. multidens), Red emperor (Lutjanus sebae), processed samples and despatch to Laboratory to test for heavy metals.
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Education
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2019 - 2019
University of the Philippines
Environment and Social Management of Construction, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering -
2022 - 2022
University of South Australia
Postgraduate Certificate, Organizational Leadership, Performance, Strategic, Finance and Change Management -
2014 - 2014
Fisheries Research Center in Partnership with Nautilus Minerals, Duke University and UPNG
Zoology, Marine Science -
2006 - 2010
The University of Papua New Guinea
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Environmental Chemistry
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