As an environmental engineer, I have enjoyed 25 years of working on exciting and challenging projects in oil & gas, mining, sustainable forestry, infrastructure, and manufacturing. My core services include:- Environmental / Social Impact Assessments (EIAs / SIAs)- Socioeconomic baselines, resettlement, and livelihood restoration- Environmental, Social and Health Impact Assessments (ESHIAs)- Safety auditing, safety training, and accident investigations- Risk assessments and due diligence- Soil & groundwater investigations and wastewater treatmentA mix of leadership and technical roles, including a fair amount of trial and error, have directed me to the following guiding principles: - Identify and understand the crucial elements that make each project unique.- Create work environments with open and easy-to-understand communication.- Encourage and take full advantage of team strengths, skills and knowledge.- Understand fears and needs of stakeholders and act accordingly.- Worship the data – but always acknowledge and respect gaps and uncertainties.- Look out for ways to innovate and improve anything and everything.- Focus on outcomes (expected and unexpected) and move the project forward.