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Working with Mine Environment Management (MEM) on a range of projects. MEM is a leading geoscience and environmental engineering consultancy headquartered in Wales, UK.As mining consultants MEM deliver practical and pragmatic answers for the mining industry worldwide across the full life of mine cycle, from planning through operations to closure and regeneration.https://www.memconsultants.co.uk/

- Providing environmental leadership and promote environmental awareness across the whole of site- Supervisor of the site's environmental team- Appointed acting HSE Superintendent for 4 months- Management of environmental monitoring programs- Development and implementation of environmental management plans- Maintain and improve the Environmental Management System- Liaise with environmental authorities to deliver business plan and support department goals, including permits and approvals- Identify opportunities for improvement

Water ManagementMineralised WasteCompliance and ApprovalsEnvironmental Management SystemsCultural and HeritageRehabilitationProject Management

Mine RehabilitationContaminated LandGround and Surface WaterLand and BiodiversityMine ClosureAchievement:Successful in taking a new methodology for rehabilitation and developing and implementing a rehabilitation process, plan and procedures that conformed to requirements of ISO14001. Included formal approval at key stages, data management, setting of targets establishing a monitoring system and improved communications

Achievements: Instrumental in the implementation of ISO14001 and overcoming outdated procedures. Contributions included coordinating gap analysis, building A&I register, addressing corrective actions and presenting a site-wide EMS and risk awareness package. Used auditing skills and qualification to participate in the range of audits including the integrated system elements.  Development and maintained the site’s A&I Risks Register required the engagement and motivation of area managers, risk owners and specialists. The process adopted was highly effective and described as an example of Best Practice by senior management. Proactively engaged with a workforce where environmental issues which were not traditionally included in the mainstream business planning process. Developed and implemented a significant aspects awareness campaign. This approach increased communications with numerous teams and departments, which in turn increased communications.  As Lead Project Manager, developed an effective programme that delivered improvements to a multifunctional water management network and strategy. During four years as the lead project manager there were no non-compliance events.  Following a significant rain event, with limited resources and time, ensured all compliance conditions were achieved as well as determining and organising the resources to provide the greatest returns. In particular the requirement to collect data for two important ongoing baseline studies. Demonstrated high level of competency in managing a variety of technical projects and presenting outcomes to a range of stakeholders, including Management, community members and the Regulator.  Successfully provided high level coaching and mentorship to two graduates, one of whom quickly gained competencies that resulted in her graduate programme being reduced by six months and advanced into a position that ordinarily required a professional with several years’ senior experience.

Responsibilities: Leadership and management of the site’s environment team Custodian of the environmental and legal obligations register Subject matter and site specialist in court case work preparation team Management of site significant environmental aspects and associated plans Monitoring and reporting status of corrective and preventative actions arising from environmental events, investigations, inspections and audits Cost centre manager for two cost centresAchievements: Took on the additional role of Acting Environment Superintendent and successfully delivered the department’s business plan, despite significant staffing complexities. During the same period two new systems: risk management; and environment reporting, were introduced, without any user trials.  Provided comprehensive guidance and assistance to junior team members that ensured optimal outcomes both in individual and the team’s best interest. Took a proactive approach to reorganise priorities to ensure a newly arrived environmental advisor was able to focus on managing and understanding the key aspects of the site’s greatest risk prior to the arrival of the wet season.  Carried out detailed research into the highest WHS risks to the team and implemented a successful two staged safety program.  Built strong and effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders that significantly improved communication and ensured 100% participation in site meeting and inductions. Reinvigorated the teams’ weekly handover meeting, including the initiation of weekly informal meetings with the site closure superintendent and a weekly team production meeting. Also initiated and successfully facilitated an annual department business plan meeting. Contributed to the successful dismissal of a court case. This was achieved through actively researching and sharing procedures, records and as act as the site’s subject matter specialist.

Achievements: Through both a focus on outcomes and good environmental leadership, successfully created a step change in environmental performance through a structured program. Initiatives included an awareness program, water treatment training needs analysis and coordination of additional training for water treatment operators. The leadership team’s engagement was increased through demonstrating the accumulated success of multiple projects, such as change to the conveyor belt galleries and the roadways & hard surfaces cleaning and maintenance regimes. The profile of the task was elevated that ensured the participation in inspections by the GM, Deputy GM and Environmental Manager. Initiated a thorough monitoring program that was able to deliver KPIs and the establishment of equipment performance baselines. The resulting improvements included over a 50% reduction in reportable events and reduced loading in the discharge water.  Took a proactive approach to stakeholder engagement, particularly the local community as a key member of the community consultative forum. Kept the community updated on all environmental issues though direct participation at the monthly community forum. Also maintained direct and ongoing contact with the affected community members to ensure concerns were addressed and were satisfied by the level of involvement from the company. During the period of this campaign no formal complaints were raised.  Successful in the conduct of an environmental risk assessment required as part of the process in the application for a Development Approval, complicated by the fact that, due to an historical error, the site was already operational. Overcame the resistance to change for the implementation of subsequent conditions and requirements that were more stringent than previously issued thus ensuring technical projects were conducted with strict adherence to all legal obligations.

Flight Lieutenant, Deputy Squadron Commander of a reserve field squadron of the RAF Regiment. Planning and training officer of a unit with 14 permanent and up to 85 reservist. Responsibilities included budgets and day-to-day management and leadership of two rifle flights, a training flight and a team of specialists made up of HR, vehicle mechanics and logistics.

Served as a british officer, with United Nation’s Mission in Georgia (OP BARONET) as an acting Squadron Leader, firstly as a team member then as a sector senior operations officer The task was to observe the conditions of the ceasefire through observation and interactions with key actors. As the senior operations officer I ensured tasks were allocated based on reports, priorities and resources. Other tasks included reporting, briefings and inductions.Key skills included negotiation and cultural awareness. Awarded the United Nation’s Mission in Georgia medal

Officer commanding a flight comprising two training teams delivering survive-to-operate training to numerous sites. Flight commander's responsibilities for two SNCOs, five JNCOs and two civilian staff. Tasks also included providing specialist professional advise to station executives and authoring several site contingency plans.Course completed included, NBC Cell Controllers 3/01, NBC Defence Adviser 3/01, ISS, JOC Course No 294.Awarded the Jubilee Medal

The staff officer with responsibilities for NBC Defence matters. SO3 FP (NBC) with the british contigent incorporated into the US Joint Tasks Force South West Asia.Primary responsibility was to maintain and improve NBC warning and reporting for Ops BARONET and VERITAS. This included the lead on the coordination of both the British and US systems. Other tasks included the review and implementing NBC aspects of both strategic and operational plans.Awarded Air Operations Iraq Bar to GSM

Completed the Rapier Commanders Course No 2/99 and appointed the Sqn Adjutant on an air defence (Rapier) surface-to-air missile system. Responsibilities included the overseeing both the sqn administration and HQ Flight (communications and control) functions and personnel.During my employment I was the officer in charge of several deployments and completed a tour as the flight commander of the Resident Rapier Sqn, RAF Mount Pleasant (Falkland Islands).Completed the NBC Trg Officer Course 2/00

Competed the six month RAF initial officer training, No 177, at RAF College Cranwell. The initial training was followed by completing the six month professional leadership training, the Junior Regiment Officers' Course, at RAF Honington.The course gave me the skills to manage and lead a fight (approx 32 personnel), specifically as part of an operational RAF Regiment squadron

• 1995-1999 Cpl RAF High Wycombe Regt Flt / Cmd Regt Trg Teamo First Aid Instructor Cseo NBC Instructor Cse• 1992-1995, Cpl, 37 Sqn RAF Regt• 1990-1992, Cpl, 16 Sqn RAF Regto Unit Signal Instructor Cseo Assistant Rapier Instructor Cse• 1989-1990, Cpl, 19 Sqn RAF Regto Small Arms Weapons Instructor Cseo Rapier Tactical Controller Cse• 1988-1989, SAC, 2620 Sqn RAuxAF Regto FT 1o GST 1• 1985-1988, SAC, II Sqn RAF Regto Awarded General Service Medal Northern Irelando Qualified Parachutist• 1982-1985, SAC, 37 Sqn RAF Regto Awarded South Atlantic Medal for service in the Falkland Islands• 1981-1982, LAC, 2503 Sqn RAuxAF Regt• 1980 – 1981, AC, Completed Recruit Trg and BG Cse (BG14/80)