Solomoni Quatia
LETHBRIDGE PARK,NEW SOUTH WALES
Summary
Knowledgeable Environmental Consultant experienced in assessing conditions, developing plans and coordinating projects to resolve or prevent environmental problems. Detail-oriented and proactive with good interpersonal, communication and conflict-resolution skills. Demonstrated skills in improving environmental compliance, reducing waste and minimizing impact on the surrounding areas through careful planning and monitoring. Experienced trainer, team leader and project manager specializing in Mining and Quarries
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Consultant
Sustainable Development Environmental Consultancy
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Conducted field surveys to collect data about levels of pollution and contamination at sites and areas of consideration.
- Carried out environmental impact assessments (EIAs) for proposed major new developments such as mining exploration development, mining development areas, hard rock quarry set up and gravel & sand mining .
- Prepared technical proposals and scientific reports for new industrial projects using GIS software.
- Obtained EIAs approval from Environment Department on such such development mentioned consultation environmental programs for the local community involved.
- Analyzed inspection data to determine pollution and contamination levels.
- Supervised design of systems, processes and equipment to control, manage and remediate water, air and soil quality.
- Performed continuous reviews of construction practices to check whether debris or chemicals entered protected areas.
- Inspected industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and determine compliance with environmental regulations.
- Completed analytical testing to determine environmental compliance for waste streams.
- Liaised with government agencies and community resources task force to develop and maintain environmental-related programs, procedures and compliance tasks.
- Implemented environmental stewardship to improve organizational culture.
- Reviewed, interpreted and communicated current and proposed legislation to determine applicability for regional areas.
Senior Scientific Officer (Environment)
Mineral Resources Department
01.2012 - 12.2019
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- A regulatory role in ensuring the mining, mineral exploration, quarrying, groundwater development, foreshore development and state leases are in compliance with the mining Act 1978, Crown Land Act & Rivers and Stream Act (Cap 136) and Environmental Management Act 2005
- EIAs review on any proposed development mentioned above before approval is granted for the proponent for development.
- To determine whether the proposed activity is likely to cause significant environmental or resource management impact
- Submits the review report including conditions and recommendations to Director Environment for final approval.
- Collaborated with other government agencies and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Analyzed inspection trends and tracked developers activities to inform decision making as development in progress.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New ZealandAssociate of Science - Diploma in Environmental Science
Fiji National University
FijiSkills
- Environmental Consulting
- Managing Disposals
- Project Planning
- Environmental Assessments
- Environmental Surveying
- Report Writing
- Environmental Protection
- Waste Removal
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Analysis
- Water Quality Sampling
- Field Data Collection
Timeline
Environmental Consultant
Sustainable Development Environmental Consultancy
01.2020 - 01.2023
Senior Scientific Officer (Environment)
Mineral Resources Department
01.2012 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
Auckland University of Technology
Associate of Science - Diploma in Environmental Science
Fiji National University
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