RAJu ODEDARA
Perth,Australia
Summary
Environmental engineer with a strong background in water and wastewater treatment, environmental compliance, reducing carbon emissions, and circular economy solutions. Experienced in completing sustainability projects in Australia and India, with a track record of success in biodiversity impact assessments, creative strategies that promote net-zero and resource-efficient outcomes, reporting to regulations, and engaging stakeholders.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ETP Operator & Maintenance Engineer
Welspun India Ltd.
Anjar, India
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Coordinated primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes for efficient wastewater management.
- Guaranteed safe wastewater treatment through disinfection, flocculation, coagulation, and neutralisation.
- Enhanced chemical usage and conducted thorough equipment inspections to ensure reliability.
- Streamlined wastewater treatment procedures to reduce the establishment's carbon footprint.
Environment Field Executive
Royal Environment Auditing & Consultancy
Rajkot, India
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted air quality testing for SO₂, NOx, PM2.5, and PM10 emissions.
- Monitored stacks, noise levels, and ambient air quality for Ultratech Cements and Atul Ltd.
- Examined carbon emissions from multiple factories to ensure compliance.
- Developed environmental audit reports in alignment with GPCB guidelines.
Environmental Engineer Volunteer
Iconic Water
Perth, Australia
- Performed water quality monitoring and sampling at treatment facilities.
- Developed environmental compliance documentation during site assessments.
- Engaged in initiatives focused on wastewater reuse and groundwater protection.
- Achieved project compliance with EPA regulations via stakeholder consultations.
Education
Master of environment and climate emergency -
Curtin university
Perth, WA01.2024
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
LD Collage of Engineering
Gujrat, India01.2021
Skills
- Environmental monitoring techniques
- Water quality analysis
- Carbon footprint assessment strategies
- Net-zero initiatives development
- Regulatory compliance reporting
- Environmental audits and assessments
- Pollution monitoring (air and noise)
- ETP operational management
- Wastewater treatment processes
- Consultation on regulations
- Stakeholder participation strategies
- Biodiversity impact assessments
- Management of resources in nature
- Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams
- GIS applications knowledge
- Collaboration within teams
- Communication proficiency skills
- Analytical problem-solving capabilities
- Critical thinking methodologies
- Adaptability in dynamic environments
- time management skills
Certification
- HR manual driver licence – Australia
- White Card – construction induction training
- Graduate member, Engineers Australia
Projects
1. Sugarcane waste recycling – sugar brick production, master’s dissertation, Curtin University, performed a life cycle assessment (LCA) on the manufacturing of sugar bricks, assessed policy implications, economic viability, and environmental impact, and and encouraged waste-to-resource techniques to help implement the circular economy
2. Solid water composter for the community: a decentralized composting model for residential communities was developed, waste generation trends were investigated, and composting methods were expanded. organic waste diverting was shown to have the potential to lower methane emissions
visa
485: full-time working rights
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ETP Operator & Maintenance Engineer
Welspun India Ltd.
01.2022 - 11.2022
Environment Field Executive
Royal Environment Auditing & Consultancy
01.2021 - 12.2021
Environmental Engineer Volunteer
Iconic Water
Master of environment and climate emergency -
Curtin university
Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
LD Collage of Engineering