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Mari Durai M

Mari Durai M

Environmental Engineer
Tenkasi,Tamil Nadu

Summary

Reliable, versatile, determined and passionate Environmental Engineer with 2.5 year of professional experience in solid waste management. Committed to apply unique and innovative solutions to environmental problems with expertise in the modification of the process, equipment and facilities to conserve the environment. Experienced at coordinating with site personnel to facilitate projects, recording and evaluating site data and preparing comprehensive field reports. A well-spoken, energetic, confident, collaborative, adaptive and the type of person on whom the technical department can rely, Open to career opportunities across the globe.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
4
4

Certification

Work History

Project in Charge

AIMS Group LLC,
Ajman, UAE
08.2023 - Current

Project : C&D Waste Collection Project.

Client : Ajman Municipality & Planning Department, Ajman, UAE.

Roles & Responsibilities :

  • Lead waste management initiatives, overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive strategies to optimize recycling processes and minimize landfill waste.
  • Implemented innovative technologies and best practices to enhance efficiency in waste collection, segregation, and transportation processes.
  • Managed a team of field personnel, providing guidance and supervision to ensure smooth project operations and compliance with safety protocols.
  • Conducted waste audits and assessments to identify opportunities for waste reduction and improved recycling rates, resulting in a 20% increase in recycling efficiency.
  • Managed internal and external stakeholders, customers, and government authorities.
  • To track the financial aspects of the projects, to coordinate and adjust the work effort with the project team.
  • Applying national waste strategy and policy to inform plans for waste collection, disposal, minimization, and recycling.
  • Prepare detailed reports and documentation for Municipality Planning and Development Authority, Ajman on a regular basis that demonstrated the company's commitment to sustainable practices.

Environmental Engineer

AIMS Group LLC,
Ajman, UAE
05.2023 - Current

Project : Municipal Waste Management, Ajman, UAE.

Client : Ajman Municipality & Planning Department, Ajman, UAE.
Roles & Responsibilities:

  • To develop Solid Waste Management plans which aim that the overall approach to the Solid Waste Management all across the site should be environmentally and economically sustainable.
  • Supervise a team of employees and operators in their job performance, conduct motivating sessions to improve the quality and quantity of work when required
  • To assist in developing, promoting, and implementing the waste Collection and transportation.
  • Responsible for all day-to-day aspects relating to the Client’s Management and Maintenance of the cleaning services within the contract specification to be agreed performance, Qualitative and Financial Targets.
  • Assist in budget preparation and administration, including determining financial methods, procedures, and costs pertaining to environmental compliance and waste management services.
  • Observe and enforce EHS rules and regulations, promote EHS awareness, proper usage of PPE items
  • Assist in planning and monitoring the daily needs of consumables, tools and equipment for operation.
  • Carry out weekly cleaning audits to monitor cleaner’s performance and adherence to Company standards.
  • To develop a monthly Action Plan/Rolling Plan for work allocation to the cleaning team, keeping within the specified details of the contract, the financial budget and working principles.

Safety Officer

Kavi EPC Pvt Ltd,
Andhra Pradesh, India
02.2023 - 05.2023

Project : Finished Goods Warehouse PEB structure extension.

Client : Mondelez India Foods Pvt Ltd, Sricity, Tada, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Conducting Safety group meetings to coach the workforce on the company HSEMS, policies, emergency procedures, HSE procedures, standards, guidelines, and other HSE documents related to sites.
  • Ensure that all activities are carried out safely and in adherence to the company safety policy, statutory regulations and guidelines onsite.
  • Perform site inspections focusing on housekeeping, hygiene, fire prevention, welfare facilities, first aid provisions and safe working practices.
  • Conducting periodic HSE inspections, and audits at the workplaces and reviewing the effectiveness of the corrective and preventive actions for continual improvement.
  • Conducting investigations on accidents, near-miss, incidents and recording the findings as per the company guidelines to involve preparation of reports, improvement plans, preventive actions etc.
  • Monitoring activities of Permit-To-Work system and ensuring that it complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Providing periodic refreshment training in order to ensure maximum safety at the workplace and to achieve Lost Time Injury free manhours during the project execution hours.
  • Provide HSE support and guidance to the project team to ensure and promote “Zero Accidents” philosophy.
  • Assists Project Management to ensure the workforce is in compliance with HSE standards, company HSE regulations and policies.

Environmental Engineer

Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt Ltd
Tamil Nadu, India
09.2021 - 11.2022

Project : "Legacy waste management and biomining of existing waste at Bhandewadi dumping yard”, Nagpur.

Client : Nagpur Municipal Corporation, nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Handle all landfill activities as per SWM rules, 2016 and Legacy waste guidelines, 2019.
  • Proactively plan and execute all daily, weekly and monthly landfill activities i.e., windrow formation, pre-processing, inward material status, output quality, leachate management, etc.,
  • Analyze and maintain all laboratory activities as per Standard Operating Procedures and interpret the results to ensure inward material status, and output quality that adheres to the guidelines.
  • Coordinate monthly field surveys, and environmental monitoring (Air Quality, Water Quality and Noise Quality) for sampling and analyzed results to ensure that measured parameters adhere to regulatory standards.
  • Promote best HSE practices throughout the site and establish good communication for the control of hazards and emergency situations.
  • Identify all activities and establish procedures, instructions and signs to control the operations safely.
  • Coordinate with department managers/supervisors to conduct risk assessments and ensure that the risks are controlled and communicated.
  • Ensure sufficient facilities, First Aid kits and FFEs are placed in and around the plant and flammable zones.
  • Take control of emergencies, accidents or incidents if any and ensure that are reported and investigated.
  • Conduct regular Tool Box Talk with all employees to uphold safety standards and achieve zero incidents and accidents.
  • Ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide range of diverse background and skill sets.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Park College of Technology, Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu, India
08.2014 - 06.2018

Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode
Tamil Nadu, India
09.2018 - 09.2020

Certification

  • Qualified with 63% in "NEBOSH-IGC in Occupational Health and Safety" course in January 2023.
  • Certified in "Solid Waste Management" under the Green Skill Development Programme, MoEF&CC, Govt of India in September 2019.
  • Certified in "Pollution Monitoring: Air & Water Pollution" under the Green Skill Development Programme, MoEF&CC, Govt of India in February 2020.
  • Completed "Environmental Impact Assessment" course under CSIR- Integrated Skill Initiative activities at CSIR- National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Govt of India in March 2024.
  • Completed "Fire Safety" training under SNOC, Government of Sharjah in April 2024.
  • Completed "Integrated Waste Management for Smart Cities" online course under the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning in October 2018.
  • Completed "Computer Application" course under ASCODET - Council For Software Education & Skill Development Training in October 2021.

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)

Publication

  • "Experimental Investigation on Pet Bottles into Fabric" published in "International Journal Of Advance Research in Science And Engineering” ISSN (0): 2319-8354, ISSN(P): 2319-8346, Vol. No.9, Issue No. 07, July 2020. · Jul 7, 2020.
  • "Using Road Speed Breakers to Extract Electric Power" published in "International Journal of Advanced Research in Basic Engineering Sciences and Technology (IJARBEST)" Vol.3, Special Issue.24, March 2017. ISSN (ONLINE): 2395-695X ISSN (PRINT): 2395-695X · Mar 24, 2017

Software

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

QGIS

ERP Software

Appsheet

Lookerstudio

Google Workspace

Skills

  • Risk Assessment
  • Research and Development
  • Project Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Operational Improvements
  • Data Analysis
  • Identifying Environmental Concerns
  • Environmental Impact Assessments
  • Waste Disposal
  • Environmental Quality
  • Safety Inspections
  • On-Site Inspection Performance
  • Hazardous Condition Monitoring
  • MSDS Management

Interests

Solid Waste Management

Water Analysis

Waste Waste Treatment

Air Monitoring

Environmental Impact Assessment

Health and Safety

Timeline

Project in Charge

AIMS Group LLC,
08.2023 - Current

Environmental Engineer

AIMS Group LLC,
05.2023 - Current

Safety Officer

Kavi EPC Pvt Ltd,
02.2023 - 05.2023

Environmental Engineer

Zigma Global Environ Solutions Pvt Ltd
09.2021 - 11.2022

Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Erode Sengunthar Engineering College, Erode
09.2018 - 09.2020

Bachelor of Engineering - Environmental Engineering

Park College of Technology, Coimbatore
08.2014 - 06.2018
Mari Durai MEnvironmental Engineer