James Wright
Wien
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated environmental science and management consultant. Offering environmental industry and project management experience, water assessment and treatment, environmental report writing and assessment skills and passion for environmental change.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager
Platypus Environmental
2023.09 - Current
- Provided planning, design, estimation, scheduling, and material and procurement co-ordination for the delivery of projects and works program to ensure high-quality outcomes.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Worked in conjunction with field-based delivery teams including Supervisors/Program Managers to lead pre-works planning activities, managed material lead times, and ordered tracking and equipment availability to support the team during works delivery.
- Assisted in tender submission, managed Expression of Interest processes and requests, and tendered inquiries and responses.
- Attended sites to clarify project scope and build relationships with clients and the delivery team as required.
Land and Built Environment Program Officer
Department Of Energy Environment & Climate Action
2023.03 - 2023.09
- Prepared Marine and Coastal act assessments and Crown Land Owner consent assessment reports.
- Ensured departmental and group business management requirements were met in accordance with legislative, policy and procedural requirements.
- Liaised with multiple stakeholders including local Committees of Management, residents and local government bodies to assess proposals.
- Implemented state governmental guidelines and policies particularly the Victorian Marine and Coastal Policy 2020, the Victorian Marine and Coastal Strategy 2022 and the Siting and design guidelines for structures on Victorian Coasts, in addition to multiple local government management plans.
Environmental Team Works Member
Platypus Environmental
2022.01 - 2023.03
- Completed spraying of invasive weed species in remote locations, including several Melbourne Water sites.
- Developed identification of local native plant species and how to differentiate these from invasive species.
- Implemented safe practice and handling of chemicals for weed control.
- Worked across multiple civil environmental work projects including de-silting, drainage channel excavation, tree removal and river restoration.
Environmental Consultant
JBS&G
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Conducted monitoring and sampling of soil, soil vapour and groundwater
- Assisted in maintaining several in-situ bioremediation systems across numerous sites, including system sampling and injections of catalysts
- Supervised drilling of soil bores, ground water wells and test pitting soil investigations
- Completed entry of several environmental data types
- Arranged and managed sub-contractors for environmental works
- Implemented both government guidelines and methodology as per NEPM and EPA standards
- Completed site inspections and surveys for hazardous materials and occupational hygiene
Environmental Consultant
Environmental And Safety Professionals
2020.04 - 2020.08
- Inspected sites and identified visible signs of contamination or potentially contaminating activities
- Conducted visual examinations of sites for asbestos containing materials
- Carried out boundary and clearance air monitoring on sites where asbestos removal works were undertaken
- Preparation of samples and chain of custody form work in ESP NATA accredited lab
- Implemented both government and company guidelines and methodology including the GUIDANCE NOTE ON THE MEMBRANE FILTER METHOD FOR ESTIMATING AIRBORNE ASBESTOS FIBRES
- Supervised asbestos works and removal as per accreditation
- Regularly calibrated and ran up to 12 air monitoring pumps on a daily basis, whilst nationally recognized standards and regulations for fieldwork
- Issued site and plant clearance upon inspections and consultations with sub-contractors
- Drew up site-maps for interpretation by contractors, project supervisors and community stakeholders
- Conducted preliminary visual inspections, Procedure agreements and vehicle and machinery clearances
- Liaised between residents and contractors to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes
- Conducted soil profile sampling
Arborist
Down To Earth Tree Care And Surgery
2018.10 - 2020.05
- Demonstrated tree health science experience by delivering fact based solutions to specific arboricultural concerns
- Developed tree identification skills, including scientific names and growth habits of over 20 tree species
- Utilized 5 different models and sizes of chainsaws, hand saws and extended saws to assist in production of client requirements
- Regularly worked in collaboration with several other trades and construction teams
- Demonstrated ability to accurately communicate and work within a fast paced, high pressure team environment
- Worked on large-scale environmental programs including the National Broadband Network upgrades
Volunteer Park Guide
PARKS VICTORIA
2020.01 - 2020.04
- Managed quality assurance program, including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Facilitated tours of up to 15 people along the Wildlife Walk
- Ensured visitors were safe and mitigated risks by following correct OH&S requirements
- Developed high level interpersonal communication skills
Education
Bachelor of Environmental Science - MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Deakin University Melbourne Burwood Campus
Burwood, VIC01.2020
High School Diploma -
Aquinas College
Ringwood, VIC12.2014
Skills
- Project management
- Report writing
- Environmental assessment
- Government policy implementation
- Stakeholder management
- Ability to design and conduct fieldwork
- Critical thinking skills
- Data collection/organization and presentation
- Project planning and development
- Hazardous material management
- Water catchment management
- Problem Solving
- Reporting & Analysis
- Civil environmental works
- Asbestos air monitoring
- Supervision of asbestos removal
Certification
- Full Victorian Drivers license, proficient on manual
- AHCARB205A Operate and Maintain Chainsaws
- CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
- CPCCBC4051A Supervise asbestos removal
- TLILIC0003 License to operate a forklift truck
- First aid training (HLTAID001, HLTAID002 and HLTAID003)
Referees
DUSTIN PEARSON
Team leader - Platypus Environmental - T: 0426882844
VICTORIA BUTCHER
Regional Manager, Land and Built Environment,
Victorian Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action - T: 0417361009
MATTHEW PHILLIPS
Victorian Operations Manager, JBS&G - T: 0448802702
CRAIG GLENNIE
Senior Coach, Aquinas Old Collegians Football Club - T: 0413451036
ALEC MILLER
Engineer, Enviropacific (formerly JBS&G) - T: 0481537612
Timeline
Project Manager
Platypus Environmental
2023.09 - Current
Land and Built Environment Program Officer
Department Of Energy Environment & Climate Action
2023.03 - 2023.09
Environmental Team Works Member
Platypus Environmental
2022.01 - 2023.03
Environmental Consultant
JBS&G
2021.01 - 2022.01
Environmental Consultant
Environmental And Safety Professionals
2020.04 - 2020.08
Volunteer Park Guide
PARKS VICTORIA
2020.01 - 2020.04
Arborist
Down To Earth Tree Care And Surgery
2018.10 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Environmental Science - MANAGEMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY
Deakin University Melbourne Burwood Campus
High School Diploma -
Aquinas College
- Full Victorian Drivers license, proficient on manual
- AHCARB205A Operate and Maintain Chainsaws
- CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry (White Card)
- CPCCBC4051A Supervise asbestos removal
- TLILIC0003 License to operate a forklift truck
- First aid training (HLTAID001, HLTAID002 and HLTAID003)
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