Environmental Management and MonitoringOpterra can provide the full spectrum of environmental services to assist you to make informed decisions about environmental risks, and to develop risk management strategies. Waste and Resource RecoveryOpterra can provide advice, sampling and assessment of waste for classification and resource recovery. Opterra can provide classifications of waste into specific groups to allow for appropriate management and disposal at a licensed landfill… Show more Environmental Management and MonitoringOpterra can provide the full spectrum of environmental services to assist you to make informed decisions about environmental risks, and to develop risk management strategies. Waste and Resource RecoveryOpterra can provide advice, sampling and assessment of waste for classification and resource recovery. Opterra can provide classifications of waste into specific groups to allow for appropriate management and disposal at a licensed landfill, as per the waste classification guidelines.Opterra can also assist organisations with general exemptions for commonly recovered, high volume and well-characterised waste materials for recycling or disposal.Hazardous MaterialsOpterra can provide hazardous materials surveys of buildings or other above-ground structures for materials likely to be hazardous to human health or the environment. Typical materials surveyed include asbestos, lead, SMF, PCBs, CFCs.. Rylan is professionally qualified and experienced in the identification, assessment and management of hazardous materials in workplaces and is also a SafeWork NSW licensed asbestos assessor.Occupational Hygiene and Workplace MonitoringOpterra provides specialised occupational hygiene services to ensure that workplaces are safe for workers and compliant with work health and safety legislation. Rylan is an experienced occupational hygienist with the skills and experience to assess, monitor and evaluate hazards in workplace environments including processes, materials, equipment, products, by-products and effluent. Show less

Member of the Waste Management Team responsible for the effective and sustainable implementation and management of Council’s waste services. Responsibilities include:- Assist with the management and compliance of Council’s operations with regulations, legislation and environment protection licences.- Manage the implications and impacts of the Federal government's Waste and Environment Levy.- Prepare, review and manage contracts for consultants, contractors and service providers;… Show more Member of the Waste Management Team responsible for the effective and sustainable implementation and management of Council’s waste services. Responsibilities include:- Assist with the management and compliance of Council’s operations with regulations, legislation and environment protection licences.- Manage the implications and impacts of the Federal government's Waste and Environment Levy.- Prepare, review and manage contracts for consultants, contractors and service providers; including supervision and performance management.- Consult with internal and external customers including Councillors, staff, residents, industry, media, contractors and government agencies. Ensure relevant stakeholders are involved appropriately in decision-making and are informed of relevant decisions.- Manage the service level agreements for the operation of the Dunmore Recycling and Waste Disposal Depot and associated sand-mine.- Develop and implement waste education programs for local schools and the broader community.- Contribute to the development and implementation of Council’s corporate policies, procedures, strategic plans and budgets. This includes Council's Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Plan and Operating Plan.- Ensure that all significant risks associated with hazards are identified, assessed, eliminated, controlled and reviewed in consultation with relevant staff, and operations are compliant with Councils WH&S policies, procedures, and legislation.- Manage Council's Carbon Credit generated from carbon dioxide equivalent emissions reductions through landfill gas flaring. Show less

Operations Manager of the occupational health and safety, and environmental services business units of Hazmat Services. Supervised a team of consultants in the technical delivery of hazardous materials, occupational hygiene and environmental services. Developed the work team with respect to market share, revenue and team growth targets, specifically:- Led and managed a discipline-based team and contributed to the success of Hazmat Services.- Led the governance process by reporting in… Show more Operations Manager of the occupational health and safety, and environmental services business units of Hazmat Services. Supervised a team of consultants in the technical delivery of hazardous materials, occupational hygiene and environmental services. Developed the work team with respect to market share, revenue and team growth targets, specifically:- Led and managed a discipline-based team and contributed to the success of Hazmat Services.- Led the governance process by reporting in meetings on performance of the project work portfolio to ensure the successful, on time, within budget and safe delivery of project work.- Ensured the project delivery performance of the team against cost, schedule, quality and safety.- Assisted the Managing Director in delivering a profitable team to grow and develop the business.- Led development of the team’s capabilities and supporting systems and processes. - Reviewed the technical output in line with the organisation’s Quality Assurance system.- Ensured team target objectives and KPIs were met.- Ensured the team operated within allocated financial budgets.- Developed and grew relationships with clients.Technical experience in:Experience in:Hazardous building materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs)Airborne fibre monitoringOccupational exposure monitoring and assessmentsIndoor air quality assessment (moulds, fungi and bacteria)Project managementQuality assuranceLaboratory controlMulti-discipline tender preparationBid proposalsProject planning and financial management Show less

Team Leader for environment and occupational hygiene and hazardous materials disciplines for the Brisbane and Newcastle office.Project manager for the provision of asbestos and other hazardous substances advisory services to the state-wide network of Queensland Government infrastructure.Experience in:Hazardous building materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs)Asbestos identification in bulk samples (NATA Signatory)Airborne fibre monitoringOccupational exposure monitoring… Show more Team Leader for environment and occupational hygiene and hazardous materials disciplines for the Brisbane and Newcastle office.Project manager for the provision of asbestos and other hazardous substances advisory services to the state-wide network of Queensland Government infrastructure.Experience in:Hazardous building materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs)Asbestos identification in bulk samples (NATA Signatory)Airborne fibre monitoringOccupational exposure monitoring and assessmentsIndoor air quality assessment (moulds, fungi and bacteria)Project managementQuality assuranceLaboratory controlMulti-discipline tender preparationBid proposalsProject planning and financial management Show less

Managed and developed water modelling projects for stormwater, hydrology, water balance, and catchment and irrigation assessments. Built models for sustainable loads studies for developers, local and state government departments and international mining companies.Developed and executed flow monitoring and event based water quality sampling projects. Designed and built in-stream systems to monitor flow and water quality. Installed monitoring equipment, automatic samplers and software for… Show more Managed and developed water modelling projects for stormwater, hydrology, water balance, and catchment and irrigation assessments. Built models for sustainable loads studies for developers, local and state government departments and international mining companies.Developed and executed flow monitoring and event based water quality sampling projects. Designed and built in-stream systems to monitor flow and water quality. Installed monitoring equipment, automatic samplers and software for remote access.Experience in:Catchment/sustainable loads modelling (eWater Source)Stormwater modelling (MUSIC)Water balance modellingSurface water quality monitoringSpatial data manipulation, analysis and presentation (MapInfo)Environmental management plansSoil erosion and sediment control Show less

Environmental monitoring of groundwater, surface water and acid sulphate soils for the Maunsell-SMEC Design Joint Venture for the $1.88 billion Gateway Upgrade Project. Groundwater quality monitoring, site assessments, well installation, monitoring, sampling, and reporting.Developed, implemented and reviewed the site-based environmental management practices on the Cedar Grove Weir and Bromelton Off-stream Storage Facility projects for the Water Infrastructure Solutions Alliance… Show more Environmental monitoring of groundwater, surface water and acid sulphate soils for the Maunsell-SMEC Design Joint Venture for the $1.88 billion Gateway Upgrade Project. Groundwater quality monitoring, site assessments, well installation, monitoring, sampling, and reporting.Developed, implemented and reviewed the site-based environmental management practices on the Cedar Grove Weir and Bromelton Off-stream Storage Facility projects for the Water Infrastructure Solutions Alliance (Macmahon Holdings, SMEC Australia and Hydro Tasmania). Ensured on-site compliance with the Environmental Management Plan including noise, air, water, fauna and flora, cultural heritage, hazard and waste management. Provided environmental input into the development of integrated procedures.Experience in:Groundwater well installation and monitoringSurface water monitoringAcid sulphate soils assessmentEnvironmental management plansOn site environmental management and compliance Show less

Established and managed the NATA accredited asbestos identification and airborne fibre monitoring laboratory in the Wollongong office. Achieved NATA accredited signatory status in the Identification of asbestos in bulk samples using Polarised Light Microscopy.Project managed a large-scale and high-profile asbestos removal operation in 2005-2006 following the demolition of Pacific Power’s Coal Fired Power Station to make way for the construction of a 400 Megawatt Gas Turbine Combined… Show more Established and managed the NATA accredited asbestos identification and airborne fibre monitoring laboratory in the Wollongong office. Achieved NATA accredited signatory status in the Identification of asbestos in bulk samples using Polarised Light Microscopy.Project managed a large-scale and high-profile asbestos removal operation in 2005-2006 following the demolition of Pacific Power’s Coal Fired Power Station to make way for the construction of a 400 Megawatt Gas Turbine Combined Cycle Power Plant. Supervised the asbestos removal, disposal and remediation works and provided on-site consultation.Experience in:Hazardous building materials (asbestos, lead, PCBs)Asbestos identification in bulk samples (NATA Signatory)Airborne fibre monitoring and counting (NATA Signatory)Laboratory management Show less