Environmental Scientist and Consultant
Epoch Resources, South Africa: www.epochresources.co.za
October 2007 – December 2008
J o b De s c r i p t i o n a n d Du t i e s :
As environmental consultant I worked on commercial contracts to address a variety of environmental issues for clients. Covering a wide range of disciplines such as assessment of air, land and water contamination, environmental impact assessment, environmental audit, waste management, development of environmental policy and development of environmental management systems. The sector continues to expand in response to a mix of regulation, corporate risk and reputation management.
Study and assess sources of pollution and develop ways to control the pollution and polluted areas
Study and develop environmental policies and plans using ecological; mathematical; physical or scientific data.
Preparation of reports on environmental impacts of activities such as mining; forestry and agriculture.
Develop ways to repair damaged areas of the environment; including in-depth remediation facilitation
Providing technical advice to clients, members of the public, interest groups, local regulatory bodies or local government authorities as well as international bodies.
Preparation of application for resource consent on behalf of clients; in compliance with the relevant legislation
Prediction and assessments of impacts on all parameters within the Physical; Biological and Social components.
Monitoring of the environment and its specific parameters
Sustainability of projects and environmental sustainability
Preparation of all written documentation
