Experience

Environmental Compliance Consultancy (ECC)

• Namibia
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Consultant & Practitioner

  • Jun 2016 - Present

  Environmental Compliance Consultants (ECC) is a full-service environmental firm offering comprehensive assistance to our clients to navigate their way through the complex maze of project specific legal requirements to ensure compliance. We do this by developing optimal and innovative solutions to environmental challenges in order to advance environmental, social and financial sustainable solutions we have added value to various industries including mining, oil and gas, renewable, waste management, water resources, land development, conservation as well as construction activities.ECC has experience in applying environmental legislation, integrated management systems and core sustainability process to develop projects and initiatives in Africa.Key Responsibilities: – Establishing, implementing and maintaining environmental work plans for clients– Managing environmental projects including licences, permits, approvals, environmental monitoring and reporting for clients – Lead consulting and management of mining projects – Developing and implementing integrated management systems in line with ISO 14001 and 18001 for clients– Managing environmental projects including environmental management plans, water quality, rehabilitation and landform management for progressive rehabilitation, air quality, noise and all associated components – Regulatory monitoring and reporting on time and on budget – Establishing stakeholders forums and consultation frameworks – Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and approvals for clients

• Managing Member & Principal Environmental Practitioner

  • 2016 - Present



Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd

• South Africa
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Control Officer (ECO)

  • Apr 2015 - May 2016

  Environmental Control Officer for Abengoa Solar Xina Concentrating Solar Plant, Northern Cape Province, South Africa- Monitoring and reporting on compliance with the Environmental Authorization, EIA, EMP and relevant environmental legislation.- Liaison between Senior Representatives, Project Manager, Contractor, interested and affected parties, authorities and stakeholders on environmental affairs.- Identify and recommend EMP modifications.- Provision of technical environmental advise and support to the project.- Proactively identify and consult relevant parties of any environmental sensitive areas within the project footprint.- Monthly reporting to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA)



WorleyParsons

• Australia
• Construction

• Environmental Coordinator

  • Feb 2013 - Mar 2015

  PROJECT KEY FACTS- ROMPCO LOOPLINE 1- Pipeline length: 127km- Total installed costs: USD$160 million- Project duration: 2 years- Remote site in central MozambiqueMain proficiency and responsibilities included;- I was employed for the entire duration of the project – from Early Works to Ready For Commissioning (RFC) and Ready for Operations (RFO). Working closely with Sasol Gas under SASOL GAS Permit Conditions to complete all punch list items in a timely manner.- Management of all environmental affairs- Employment and management of environmental team- Bid evaluations- EMP Monitoring and Compliance - Advising and supervising of construction activities to prevent environmental degradation - Auditing (monthly) (internal and external)- Environmental Permitting (waste transport, hazardous waste, water use licenses, mining and prospecting permits, biodiversity permits, de-bushing and Deming permits)- Reinstatement and rehabilitation of project- Wetland crossings design and actual supervision of activities.- Tree relocation (successful relocation of Baobab Trees)- Internal and external monthly reports, quarterly reports to authorities, pre-feasibility and feasibility reports to clients.- Method statement compilation, reviewing and actual supervision of activities.- IFC standards and equator priciple compliance- Invasive alien plant identification and successful control- Sampling and data analysis/field work- Identifying and implementing sustainable indicators and reporting- Hydrostatic testing and necessary environmental requirements (water abstraction to dewatering).- Identification, compilation, issuing and signing off of Early Warnings, Notification of Defects, Non - Compliance Reports.



Aurecon

• Australia
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Internship

  • Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

  Intern at Aurecon South Africa, Department of Water Engineering (working on a catchment management project for the Municipality of Stellenbosch). Confidentiality contracts prohibit the disclosure of inner workings and development of the catchment management plan, yet the general description of the internship included in my CV. Intern at Aurecon South Africa, Department of Water Engineering (working on a catchment management project for the Municipality of Stellenbosch). Confidentiality contracts prohibit the disclosure of inner workings and development of the catchment management plan, yet the general description of the internship included in my CV.