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Oslo, Norway

Oslo, Norway

Methane Inventory Software (MIST):Development, testing, and successful implementation of MIST, a cutting-edge methane inventory software.Played a key role in deploying MIST for quantifying methane emissions in the oil and gas industry.Methane Mitigation Strategies:Evaluated and identified methane mitigation opportunities specific to the oil and gas sector, driving sustainability efforts.Recommended Practices for CH4 measurementMember of collaborate group developing a comprehensive "Recommended Practices" document, establishing industry standards for methane detection and quantification technologies.Assessment of technologies for flare combustion efficiency and destruction removal efficiency at both onshore and offshore assets.Technical Expertise:Conducted a technical review of subsea methane detection and quantification technologies, enhancing industry knowledge and best practices.Quantification Reconciliation:Reconciliation of source-level and site-level quantification for methane emissions in the oil and gas industry, ensuring accurate reporting.Training and Capacity Building:Developed and delivered training and capacity-building programs focusing on flaring, methane emissions, and mitigation strategies.Empowered industry professionals with the knowledge and skills to reduce environmental impact.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Master’s of Applied Science in Mechanical Engineering, supervised by Dr. Matthew Johnson at the Energy and Emissions Research Lab (EERL).Research project focused on quantifying the impacts of a turbulent crosswind on the emissions of gas flares representative of the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry in Western CanadaProject-lead in deriving a mass-balance based methodology to accurately measure and quantifyproducts of combustion and applying to flare emissionsDevelopment and implementation of Monte Carlo uncertainty analysis to accurately quantifyemissions based on the derived methodology using MatlabImplementation and operation of a variety of measurement technology controlled using Labviewto perform flare experiments in an industrial-sized closed loop wind tunnel

London, Ontario

Work individually and as part of a team of Professional Engineers, Professional Geoscientists and environmental specialists to provide technical support to Ministry staff to ensure environmental compliancePerform annual Landfill Monitoring Report reviews under supervision of P.Geos as part of a risk-ranked approach to ensure landfill facility compliance with their ECAsReview of Phase 2 ESA, PSF and RA reports for Risk Assessments as part of O.R. 153/04 Record of Site Conditions to assess the risk of adverse effects to human and ecological health.Create both technical and non-technical documents covering program development, equipment procurement, process procedures, chain of custody and accountability documents, and informative posters and diagrams used as part of presentations, reports and recordkeeping practicesAssist with and perform technical/engineering reviews and investigations on contaminated site issues within the area.

Fort Mcmurray, Alberta

Perform measurements to characterize and quantify greenhouse gas, hydrocarbon and VOC emissions in the Petroleum IndustryData evaluation and entry for the completion NPRI (National Pollutant Release Inventory) assessmentFugitive emissions measurements using flux measurements and atmospheric tracer test methods at oil sands facilities in the Fort McMurray area

Ottawa, Ontario

Review literature and contribute towards a constructed wetland design manualConduct lab analysis on wastewater samples including BOD, TS, TSS, VS and jar test coagulationOperate, maintain and sample multiple constructed wetland systems treating rural wastewatersWork in a team to define, research, design and implement a study on constructed wetlands and nutrient migration from fertilizer application practices

Conducting research and participating in field work into the relation of odour intensity and Hedonic Tone with the curing of agricultural and organic materialsReviewing literature that relates to odour, Greenhouse gas emissions and climate changeContributing towards the writing of an OMAFRA Factsheet on the composting of slaughterhouse wasteReviewing literature that relates to nutrient management and Non-Agricultural Source Materials (NASM)Completed training on How to Prepare a Nutrient Management Strategy and Plan and NASM Plans

Mechanical Engineering

Masters of Applied Sciences in Mechanical Engineering Research Assistant at Carleton University with the Energy and Emissions Research.

Environmental Engineering And International Development

Activities and Societies: Western Society of Civil Engineers Canadian Society of Civil Engineers Western Water ChapterCreating innovative.