Bradley McNamee

Specialist contaminated land management (CLM) consultant.

• Performed Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs) and provided remediation recommendations;
• Managed large scale civil remediation projects such as dig and dump, in situ capping, waste water treatment and landfill construction;
• Collected / Interpreted data to assess contamination;
• Inspected industrial and public facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and determine compliance with environmental regulations;
• Managed complex client and contractor relationships, to ensure industry leading outcomes and high profit margins;
• Maintained high productivity and utilisation by keeping over 82% client billable;
• Obtained hands-on experience with design, implementation and reporting of environmental compliance programs, such as: Groundwater Monitoring Events (GMEs), Receiving Environment Monitoring Programs (REMPs), ESAs, Preliminary Site Investigations (PSIs), Environmental Due Diligence (EDDs), Landfill Gas Monitoring Programs (LFGMPs);
• Demonstrated deep understanding of relevant contaminated land legislation and regulations in Queensland;
• Created and implemented best-practice, CLM tools, such as PSIs and DSIs, Sampling and Analysis Quality Plans (SAQPs), Phase 1 and 2 Site Assessments, Conceptual Site Models (CSMs), Data Quality Objectives (DQOs), Risk Assessments (RAs) and Remediation Action Plans (RAPs);
• Conducted extensive soil, groundwater, and surface water, ground gas and landfill gas sampling, in compliance with Australian Standards;
• Applied both tier 1 and tier 2 criteria in assessment of residential, commercial and open space regarding soil, water and vapour contamination levels;
• Worked in remote areas for extended periods for large, multinational clients such as BHP and BP;
• Held coal board medical clearance, ASIC clearance, BHP / BMA inductions, WPCG work clearance, explosives and fireworks security clearance;
• Obtained experience with extensive range of unique clients, sites, training and environmental problems allowing for expertise in providing tailored advice;
• Audited remediation efforts from other environmental professional organisations;
• Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance;
• Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings;
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environments;
• Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility;

Cattle crates, hydraulic tippers, large flat tops, car and custom trailers.

• Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions;
• Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
• Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications;
• Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines;
• Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work;
• Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions;
• Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment;
• Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts;
• Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste;
• Trained and supervised junior welders to use proper techniques, apply best practices and comply with quality standards;
• Collaborated with engineers and designers to create new parts and assemblies;
• Maintained safety by wearing protective equipment, staying alert and following procedures;
• Avoided warping, shrinkage, and distortion by carefully controlling welding processes;
• Conducted 12v wiring fit-outs.

Environmental Consultant Intern.

• Assisted in a long running research project for Healthy Land and Water:
• Ecological assessment regarding health of sea-grass communities in Moreton Bay, QLD;
• Assessed the impact seagrass community composition had on other abiotc and biotic factors.
• Collected primary data collection of seagrass samples, placed baited remote underwater cameras, installed light loggers;
• Conducted qualitative ecological assessment of habitat;
• Assisted in preparation of academic level reports.

Assisted a university PhD candidate in the collection of field data.

• Tested different restorative ecological techniques on bare, former grazier paddocks in Chinchilla;
• Learnt data collection techniques, quality assurance techniques, GIS skills and reporting skills;
• Lived remotely for an extended period of time;
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others;
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions;
• Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.

Assisted environmental conservation company in managing its Brisbane program.

• Promoted reforestation by reintroducing grass and groundcover plants into area to prevent soil from being washed or blown away.
• Implemented strategic policies to improve health and quality of degraded habitat such as control of invasive species.
• Oversaw and enforced regulations controlling use of herbicides and insecticides used in pest, weed and disease control;
• Participated in preparing press releases and news articles;
• Engaged with stakeholders of various Brisbane regions relating to active conservation programs.