Tom Ouna
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Environmental Consultant
Self Employed at Chenex Consultants
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted environmental impact assessments for diverse projects and clients.
- Developed comprehensive reports on regulatory compliance and environmental standards.
- Advised clients on sustainable practices and environmental management strategies.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with environmental regulations.
- Facilitated training sessions on environmental policies and best practices for clients.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables for multiple consulting engagements concurrently.
- Researched current environmental laws and policies to inform consulting strategies.
- Established strong relationships with clients to better understand their environmental needs.
- Compiled data from multiple sources for use in GIS mapping software programs.
- Drafted technical documents such as monitoring protocols, site investigation reports, risk assessment studies and closure plans.
- Undertook site visits to inspect ongoing construction work and ensure compliance with approved plans.
- Investigated incidents of environmental damage or breach of legislation and prepared reports outlining findings and recommendations.
- Coordinated laboratory testing programmes to monitor levels of contamination at sites subject to remediation works.
- Provided expert witness statements during legal proceedings relating to environmental disputes or breaches of legislation.
- Participated in stakeholder meetings with representatives from client companies, regulatory bodies and community groups.
- Reviewed planning applications from local authorities and other agencies to assess their potential impact on the environment.
- Monitored progress against project deliverables using earned value analysis techniques.
- Assisted in the preparation of Environmental Impact Assessments for proposed development projects.
- Provided technical assistance, direction and training for hazardous materials, waste management and emergency management programs.
- Participated in environmental studies to determine and analyze effects of pollution on environment.
- Facilitated safety meetings to promote workplace safety and discuss specific safety concerns.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for hazardous materials and chemicals.
- Collaborated with emergency response teams to address environmental incidents.
- Monitored waste storage programs to manage waste streams in compliance with local, state and federal requirements.
- Reviewed environmental data to determine pollution sources, offering remediation guidance.
- Conducted chemical inventories, audits and inspections of facilities, submitting inspection logs, and summaries to professionals.
- Utilized equipment to test for wide range of indoor contaminates and causes.
- Analyzed and reported on environmental data covering emissions, atmospheric monitoring and soil and water samples.
- Developed ways to control and reduce environmental impacts and presented ideas to management.
- Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
- Worked with emergency response teams in clearing chemical spills and accidents.
- Monitored effects of human activity impacting soil, water and air quality.
- Advised government agencies, industry partners and general public about environmental issues based on sound scientific and technical information.
- Helped agencies and corporations develop proper standards to minimize environmental impact risks.
- Designed systems and components to reduce negative environmental impacts.
- Led strategic planning and implementation of long-range plans for environmental programs.
- Built conceptual models identifying potential contaminant sources.
Education
Ph.D. - Environmental Planning And Managementemen
Nairobi University
12-2015
Master of Science - Environmental Planning And Manage
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya12-2015
Skills
- Environmental impact assessment
- Regulatory compliance
- Geographic information systems
- Hazardous materials management
- Environmental policy development
- Client relationship management
Languages
English
First Language
French
Beginner
A1
Affiliations
I am a family man who loves football, music, swimming, and traveling
Accomplishments
- Bes GIS pose
- Highest PhD gaduannds 202
Timeline
Senior Environmental Consultant
Self Employed at Chenex Consultants
01.2024 - Current
Ph.D. - Environmental Planning And Managementemen
Nairobi University
Master of Science - Environmental Planning And Manage
University of Nairobi