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Amrish Trivedi

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

I am an Environmental Professional with over 15 years of experience in the Resources Industry. Technical expertise includes Environmental Approvals, Access, Compliance, Land rehabilitation, EIS, EMS Preparation and Audits, environmental Monitoring (Air, Surface-water & groundwater, Flora & Fauna, ecological, dust), Environmental Compliance & Reports (EP & EPBC Acts, Regulated, Levees & Unregulated Structures). In addition, I have experience preparing construction environmental management plans, environmental management overview strategies, stakeholder management, and advising clients (e.g., Santos, Telstra, ExxonMobil, Shell & Arrow Energy). Through this experience, I have developed solid environmental approval, compliance, and management skills. I also have experience producing relevant documentation such as policies, forms, procedures, and environmental training and awareness. Results-driven Environmental Manager with expertise in environmental health and safety. Successful at developing and managing environmental programs, conducting environmental assessments and educating the public on environmental issues. Possesses excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Disciplined Environmental Scientists are researching and studying samples of air, water and earth to prevent hazardous materials from harming the environment—more than 20 years of experience in environmental research and analysis. I developed and maintained databases and produced project materials such as videos, case studies and visual presentations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Environ. Superintendent (Approvals)

BUMA Australia Pty Ltd
06.2023 - Current
  • Manage Environmental Approval, EA & Environmentally Regulated Activities under the EP Act
  • Manage Environmental Permits, PL Insurance, Landlords & Neighbouring Agreements
  • Conduct monthly Inspections of the site’s infrastructure & Levee’s Annual Inspection with an RPEQ Person
  • Maintain EPBC Act’s Annual, Bi-Annual, and 5-Year Compliance Requirements
  • Prepare and maintain an offset management plan, ongoing management (EPBC Act), and NGER reporting
  • Prepare Compliance Management Plan & Schedule for the DES, DoE submission.
  • Resolved conflicts efficiently among team members, fostering a positive work environment that contributed to successful outcomes.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout each stage of the project for transparency regarding progress updates as well as addressing any concerns raised promptly.

Environmental Manager (Approval & Access)

Remondis Australia, Brisbane
07.2021 - 06.2023
  • Prepare & Manage Environmental Approvals for a coordinated project
  • Prepare & Maintain Annual, Bi-Annual and five Year’s Compliance Requirements
  • Prepare local council applications for DA, Operations Work, Vegetation, and Access Approvals
  • Preparing Compliance Management Plan & Schedule for the state & Federal Government submission
  • Prepare & Review Environmental Impact Assessments and cultural and heritage Management Plans for the Local Traditional People & Groups.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop sustainability strategies, aligning business goals with environmental objectives.
  • Assisted in thedevelopment of corporate sustainability reports, showcasing company achievements in reducing its environmental footprint.
  • Coordinated completion of permit applications and designs.
  • Enhanced environmental awareness among employees through regular training sessions and workshops.
  • Managed hazardous materials inventory, consistently following proper storage, handling, and disposal procedures.
  • Developed emergency response plans for addressing accidental releases of hazardous substances or other potential threats to public health or safety.
  • Improved environmental compliance by conducting regular audits and implementing corrective actions.
  • Implemented pollution prevention measures, minimizing harmful discharges from industrial processes into air and water systems.

Environmental Manager (Approval & Access)

Easternwell, Ventia Group (Contracted to Arrow Energy, Shell)
02.2017 - 06.2021
  • Manage Environmental Approvals & Environmentally Regulated Activities under EP Act, Water & Veg
  • Act
  • Manage Environmental Permit payments, Landholder’s Fees, PL Insurance, Landlords, & Neighbouring Land Access Agreements
  • Conduct Quarterly Inspections of Regulated Structures & Annual inspections with RPEQ persons
  • Maintain EPBC Act’s Annual, Bi-Annual, and 5-Year Compliance & Monitoring Requirements
  • Prepare and Maintain Offset Management Plan and ongoing Management (EPBC Act), Prepare Compliance Management Plan & Schedule for the DES, DoE submission.
  • Coordinated with external consultants on environmental impact studies, ensuring accurate data collection and reporting for informed decision making.
  • Prepared notifications and responses to regulatory inspections.
  • Evaluated suppliers based on their sustainability performance, promoting environmentally responsible sourcing practices within the organization.
  • Oversaw remediation projects involving contaminated soil or groundwater treatment efforts while adhering to budget and timeline constraints.
  • Performed site assessments prior to property acquisitions or expansions, examining potential contamination issues that could impact future operations or liabilities associated with historical activities at the site.
  • Assisted in the development of corporate sustainability reports, showcasing company achievements in reducing its environmental footprint.

Environmental Project Manager (Approvals)

Santos Australia Pty Ltd (Gladstone)
08.2016 - 01.2017
  • Managed various environmental works valued up to $10 million (e.g., Ecological, Cultural Heritage and EPBC Act requirements)
  • Prepare ongoing approval compliance work schedule and update environmental audit documents, procedures, policies, and guidelines
  • Conduct Environmental monitoring works for the LNG Gas Pipeline from the Extraction Point to the HUB Unit
  • Tracked the work performance of environmental consultants and subcontractors on projects; implemented opportunity evaluation, project planning, and development activities
  • Conducted environmental risk review of activities, including risk identification, analysis, mitigation, audits, and management
  • Managed a team of fourteen staff members (Project Engineers, Supervisors, and on-ground staff).
  • Verified information on permits and contracts for projects to assess compliance with legal requirements.
  • Audited new projects and environmental department activities to identify and resolve concerns.
  • Monitored new projects and developments for adherence to local regulations, issued violations and determined necessary corrective actions.
  • Created detailed reports to summarize findings from site investigations for clients'' review/approval while maintaining transparency about potential challenges/risks associated with proposed actions.
  • Reduced operational costs and increased efficiency by implementing innovative technologies in environmental management systems.

Sr. Environmental Advisor /Environmental Project Manager

Spotless Group (Client Shell (NSW & QLD)
08.2010 - 07.2016
  • Manage Environmental Approvals & Environmentally Regulated Activities (QLD)
  • Manage Environmental Permit payments, Landholder’s agreements, PL Insurance, Landlords & Neighbouring Agreements (QLD &NSW)
  • Conduct Quarterly Inspections of Regulated Structures
  • Maintain EPBC Act’s Annual, Bi-Annual, and 5-Year Compliance Requirements
  • Prepare an Offset Management Plan scheduled for ongoing monitoring and maintenance.
  • Outlined work plans, determined resources, wrote timelines, and generated initial budgets as part of project scope determination.
  • Verified information on permits and contracts for projects to assess compliance with legal requirements.
  • Audited new projects and environmental department activities to identify and resolve concerns.
  • Monitored new projects and developments for adherence to local regulations, issued violations and determined necessary corrective actions.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing regular training sessions and fostering a culture of open communication.
  • Improved stakeholder relations through proactive communication, addressing concerns, and demonstrating commitment to sustainable practices.
  • Created detailed reports to summarize findings from site investigations for clients'' review/approval while maintaining transparency about potential challenges/risks associated with proposed actions.

Environmental Project Manager

ExxonMobil Australia
02.2007 - 07.2010
  • Managed ExxonMobil’s commercial interests by managing environmental project value of up to $20 million
  • Led project engineering team for the plant shutdown process and process change management
  • Completed the energy audit on the facility; implemented the process and plant improvement recommendations
  • National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme and National Pollution Inventory (NPI) Reporting preparations
  • Reviewed, improved, and performed new HSE guidelines as a chemical hygiene focus group member
  • Oversaw project budgets across the Downstream Management Team.
  • Secured necessary permits for facility operations, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
  • Enhanced environmental awareness among employees through regular training sessions and workshops.
  • Developed comprehensive waste management plans for reducing landfill disposal and increasing recycling rates.
  • Evaluated suppliers based on their sustainability performance, promoting environmentally responsible sourcing practices within the organization.
  • Performed site assessments prior to property acquisitions or expansions, examining potential contamination issues that could impact future operations or liabilities associated with historical activities at the site.
  • Maintained financial responsibility for construction, engineering, operations and cost tracking.
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions with the implementation of energy-efficient equipment and processes.

Environmental Project Engineer

Coffey Group (Shell Geelong & ESSO P&G Project)
02.2004 - 02.2007
  • Prepare EMOS and EMP Documents, Including Plans, Procedures, Forms and Registers
  • Conduct Inspections & Audits to fulfil Annual Compliance Requirements
  • Prepare Annual EMS Reports, Quarterly Environmental Updates & Awareness Newsletter
  • Prepare Environmental Manuals and Environmental Action Plans
  • Prepare yearly objectives and targets.
  • Obtained and maintained permits and plans.
  • Streamlined permit acquisition process, expediting project timelines while maintaining regulatory compliance.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by preparing accurate documentation for government agencies and clients alike.
  • Performed cost-benefit analyses on proposed projects, ensuring resources were allocated effectively for maximum impact.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
  • Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Conducted detailed soil and groundwater investigations to identify sources of contamination and develop remediation plans.

Chemical Engineer

Excel Crop Care Pty Ltd (India)
08.1996 - 06.2002
  • Designed Process Flow Diagram (PFD) and Process and Instrument Drawing (P&ID) for corporate training manuals.
  • Contributed to patent filings based on innovative discoveries made during research initiatives and practical application efforts.
  • Improved production efficiency by optimizing chemical processes and implementing innovative solutions.
  • Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough analyses and making data-driven improvements.

Education

Graduate Diploma in Project Management -

Victoria University
01.2010

Masters in environmental management -

Victoria University
01.2004

DE in Chemical Engineering -

BTE
01.1996

Skills

  • Project Management & Client Liaison
  • Regulated Inspections & REPQ Structures Repairs
  • Environmental Management Plans (EMP, AQMP, EMOS)
  • Quality Management Systems (QMS)
  • EP Act & EPBC Act Compliances for Mine
  • Culture & Heritage Management Plans
  • Financial Reporting, Accruals, OPEX and CAPEX
  • Mine Management Plans & Environmental Action Plans
  • SAP, MapInfo, ESRI, Vulcan
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Cost Estimation, Budgeting, Variation, P&Neighbouring Agreement
  • Connect Accounting with FEES payment
  • Environmental Approvals & EAP Permit Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Project Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Relationship building and management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Environmental Permitting
  • Environmental Policy Development
  • Quality Assurance
  • Relationship building and management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Environmental Permitting
  • Environmental Policy Development

Affiliations

  • Member, Environmental Institute of Australia & New Zealand Inc (Eligible as a Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP)
  • Member, Australian Institute of Project Management (Registered Project Manager)
  • Member, Engineer’s Australia (Eligible for Charter Engineering Technologist)

Personal Information

Title: Environmental Manager (Approval & Access)

Training

  • S123 Supervisor Training Course
  • WHS Safety QLD 2011 Training Course
  • ISO 14001: 2015 Lead Auditors Training Course
  • Workplace Clearance Group - Work Clearance for Contractors (formerly AIP) 2008,2012
  • St John’s Ambulance Course in Senior First Aid 2023
  • 8 Hour OSHA Training 2014,2018
  • 40 HAZWOPER Health & Safety Course, 2009,2012,2015,2018

Timeline

Environ. Superintendent (Approvals)

BUMA Australia Pty Ltd
06.2023 - Current

Environmental Manager (Approval & Access)

Remondis Australia, Brisbane
07.2021 - 06.2023

Environmental Manager (Approval & Access)

Easternwell, Ventia Group (Contracted to Arrow Energy, Shell)
02.2017 - 06.2021

Environmental Project Manager (Approvals)

Santos Australia Pty Ltd (Gladstone)
08.2016 - 01.2017

Sr. Environmental Advisor /Environmental Project Manager

Spotless Group (Client Shell (NSW & QLD)
08.2010 - 07.2016

Environmental Project Manager

ExxonMobil Australia
02.2007 - 07.2010

Environmental Project Engineer

Coffey Group (Shell Geelong & ESSO P&G Project)
02.2004 - 02.2007

Chemical Engineer

Excel Crop Care Pty Ltd (India)
08.1996 - 06.2002

Graduate Diploma in Project Management -

Victoria University

Masters in environmental management -

Victoria University

DE in Chemical Engineering -

BTE

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