President
SJ Environmental Consultants (Windsor) Inc.
Total years of experience :37 years, 1 Months
• Initiate strategic, global partnerships and alliances with the stakeholders in the water industry including but not limited to, governments, universities, municipalities, and technical and scientific associations, to resolve regional water scarcity and quality challenges and develop “Best Management Practices” and guidelines to achieve this goal.
• Project Manager, provide EPCM (engineering, procurement, and construction management) and consulting services to design and upgrade water treatment plants to meet operational and regulatory requirements and to resolve water quality and treatment challenges for municipal and private water systems. A long experience in operating and optimizing water treatment processes, and resolving issues related to disinfection, disinfectant by-products, and turbidity to achieve compliance with regulation.
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SAAD Y. JASIM, PH.D., P.ENG.
406-15168, 33 Avenue, Surrey, BC V3Z 0N7
Tel; 604-612-0971
Email: sjenvcons@gmail.com
CAREER PROFILE
Over twenty years leadership experience in the environmental management and education, water treatment & quality, and water-reuse in the water industry sector both nationally and internationally.
EDUCATION
Richard Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario, Canada
1988 PH.D. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
University of Wales, Swansea, U.K.
1981 M.SC. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
University of Wales, Swansea, U.K.
1977 B.SC. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Baghdad University, Baghdad, Iraq
EXPERIENCE
Manager, Utilities, White Rock, BC 2016-Present Oversee day-to-day operations of the City’s Water Division, including but not limited to staffing, water quality, respond to public enquiries, pumping stations operation, Water distribution and legislative requirements.
President, SJ Environmental Consultants (Windsor) Inc.,
Windsor, ON 1993- Present
• Project Sponsor and Partner; “Removal of Cyanotoxins in Surface Waters Using Ozone & Advanced Oxidation Processes”, with the University of Windsor and Mitcas,
2018-2019.
• President Elect, International Ozone Association
• Patent; United States Patent and Trademark Office, (WO2017219028) SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVANCED OXIDATION OF TREATED SEWAGE EFFLUENT https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/WO2017219028
Director, Great Lake Regional Office, 2010-2013
International Joint Commission, Canada and the United States
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
The International Joint Commission (IJC) monitors and assesses progress under the Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) and advises Governments on matters related to the quality of the boundary waters of the Great Lakes system.
Windsor Utilities Commission, Windsor, Ontario
• Directed the operation of 268 MLD, and 81 MLD Water Treatment Plants, and three pumping stations for the Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC), Windsor, Ontario. Managed the daily operations to ensure providing safe drinking water to the public and to maintain compliance with requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
AWARDS
1. 2016 George Warren Fuller Award; The American Water Works Association “for distinguished service to the water supply field in commemoration of the sound engineering skill, brilliant diplomatic talent, and constructive leadership”.
2. 2013 Recognition Award-International Network for the Advancement of Water & Wastewater Education, “In recognition of continuous commitment, dedication & contribution to drinking water quality”.
3. Harvey Rosen Award, 2009-2010; for the best paper published in the Ozone: Science & Engineering Journal, Taylor and Francis.
4. 2008 Emerald Award, Ontario Ministry of the Environment for “Innovation brings training and knowledge to thousands of current and future water treatment professionals”
5. 2007 Emerald Award Honourable Mention, Ontario Ministry of the Environment.
6. 2004 Chairman’s Award, Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce; for promoting the City of Windsor to an international level and bringing a successful International Conference to Windsor.
7. Award of Gratitude, the International Ozone Association-Pan American Group; to express sincere gratitude for the tireless support for making the 2004 IOA-PAG Conference a Success.
8. Engineer of the Year 2004, Professional Engineers of Ontario, Windsor-Essex Chapter
9. The 2002 Convention Award, The Convention and Visitors Bureau, The City of Windsor and Essex County; for promoting the City of Windsor .
10. The AWWA 2001 “Operator’s Meritorious Service Award” (Ontario Water Works Association- A Section of the AWWA)
11. The “Business Professional of the Year” Award, 1998 Business Excellence Award, Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce, Windsor, Ontario.
Director, SJ Environmental Consultants (Windsor) Inc., (1992-2005, 2013) Windsor, Ontario, Canada 2013-Present
Serve as Peer Reviewer for the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program Science to Achieve Results (STAR) to review applications for a National Research Center which will develop, demonstrate and facilitate a widespread acceptance and applicability of novel and innovative technologies and approaches to measure or treat groups of microbiological or chemical contaminants or their precursors; apply novel new information technology systems; and improve the sustainability of small drinking water systems.
Provide consulting services to design and upgrade water treatment plants to meet operational and regulatory requirements and to resolve water quality and treatment challenges for municipal and private water systems. Employ pilot plant application for drinking water treatment to establish applicability of new advanced technologies to be implemented to resolve water treatment challenges. A long experience in operating and optimizing water treatment processes, and resolving issues related to disinfection, disinfectant by-products, and turbidity to achieve compliance with regulation. Design/construct of pilot plants as need to address the challenges facing the water system, ensuring that design improvements are applied and significant improvements in the process performance are achieved.
Advice water and wastewater treatment systems on Best Management Practices (BMPs) to provide safe drinking water to the public, and reduce and eliminate negative impacts from wastewater discharges that could contain pathogens (Bacteria, Parasites, and Viruses) and chemicals of emerging concern (Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products and Endocrine Disrupting Compounds) that could have serious impacts on source water quality (lakes, rivers, etc.) and the ecosystem.
Employ pilot plant application to establish applicability of new advanced technologies to be implemented at a full scale operation to resolve water treatment challenges. Conducting pilot scale demonstrations to provide a high degree of confidence in the ultimate performance of newly developed processes, and greatly reduces the technical and commercial risk of proceeding to full commercial scale.
• Previous projects involved pilot plant work which led to successful Scale-Up application:
a- Ozone as primary disinfectant, removal of Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products & Endocrine Disrupting Compounds, and for Taste and Odour Control,
b- Application of CO2 for PH adjustment to improve disinfection requirement and reduce soluble aluminum concentration in water.
• Provide consulting support to the Saudi Ozone Company, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to develop and provide services to the industrial and municipal sector in Saudi Arabia.
• Provide consulting and services to establish International Training programs in Water and Wastewater in Mexico and India.
• Provide consulting services to resolve water quality and treatment challenges for Green House operations. Implement all aspects of process technology piloting, such as initial design, operations and safety and risk management, which allows to commission plants for customers in less time, while assuring process success and safety. Work with the Green House industry to improve and optimize their operation. Designed and implemented an Ozone application to recycle wastewater in Green House operation in 2004. The operation successfully recycles 25, 000 gallons of water/day, diverting it from discharge into the Great Lakes. The success of that application encouraged more application to reduce wastewater discharge to the Great Lakes.
• Teach water and wastewater treatment, and water resources at academic institutes to provide graduate and undergraduate students with knowledge based on practical experience.
• Provide training to professionals, engineers and operators in the water industry.
Director, Great Lake Regional Office, 2010-2013
International Joint Commission, Canada and United States
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
The International Joint Commission (IJC) monitors and assesses progress under the Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) and advises Governments on matters related to the quality of the boundary waters of the Great Lakes system. The responsibilities of the Director of the Great Lakes Regional Office are:
× Provide executive leadership, planning and strategic direction as required to the Great Lakes Regional Office of the IJC to fulfill its obligation under the GLWQA
× Developed the Great Lakes Regional Office to be a leader in the scientific studies and the public outreach for the Great Lakes Region
× Provide advice for the Water Quality Board and the Science Advisory Board and their sub-organizations, to assist the Boards in discharging effectively the responsibilities, duties and functions assigned to them.
× Initiate strategic partnerships and alliances with the stakeholders in the water industry including but not limited to, governments, universities, municipalities, and technical and scientific associations, to work on emerging challenges related to the water industry.
× During my tenure as Director, the Great Lakes Regional Office received $450, 000 funding to conduct research on water quality challenges in the Great Lakes, from the GLRI (Great Lakes Restoration Initiative)
x Member of the Board of Directors of Desalination Journal (2009-2012)
× The IJC Conducted a study in 2009-2011 (I was a member of that group) to address the need to assess the effectiveness of existing wastewater treatment technologies in the basin to remove Chemicals of Emerging Concern, as well as to gain insight on potential advanced technologies to improve their removal. This assessment encompassed three major activities, development of an inventory and map of municipal wastewater treatment plants that discharge in the basin; a survey of detailed operational data for selected wastewater facilities; and a comprehensive literature review and analysis of the effectiveness of various wastewater treatment technologies to remove chemicals of emerging concern.
× A study was conducted to determine the oxidant exposure during the ozonation of secondary effluent from a sewage treatment plant in Ontario. The study Investigated the impact of advanced treatment technologies, such as ozonation to improve the removal of CECs from WWTPs. The determination of the oxidant exposure as well as the rate constants for the reaction of CECs with the oxidants is required for the prediction of pollutant removal. Bench scale ozonation experiments were conducted at different temperatures and different applied ozone doses. Results showed that after the initial phase, half life of ozone in wastewater increased with increasing applied ozone dose and decreasing temperature.
Chief Executive Officer, Walkerton Clean Water Centre, Canada
(An agency of the Government of Ontario)
2005-2010
The Founding CEO for the Walkerton Clean Water Centre. Developed the Centre to be the premier provider of water related technical training in Ontario, Canada. Initiated the start-up of the agency and developed its policies and programs that made the Centre an important player in the water industry, provincially, nationally and internationally. I have initiated the training, technology demonstration and research programs. The Walkerton Clean Water Centre constructed a state-of-the-art Technology Demonstration Facility. The Technology Demonstration Facility for water treatment and distribution provides a unique educational opportunity for hands-on training, technology demonstration and research. The training program initially included contacting training specialists, various industry organizations and government departments to prioritize the needs of the drinking water professionals. Established a Scholarship program for graduate student, and developed a program to sponsor research for the universities in the Province of Ontario. The Centre both conducts and sponsors drinking water research. In the research projects the Centre participates in directly, providing professional technical assistance and makes the Technology Demonstration Facility available for experiments. Within five years the Centre developed over 50 specialized training courses. Established the “Education and Industry Forum”, a successful annual event brings professionals from the academic sector, industry, government and the private sector to discuss the latest progress in the industry, technology, and research & development. The Centre provides training courses that are mandated by the Ministry of the Environment, tested by engineers and training professionals, and delivered by professional trainers experienced in the water industry. In addition, introduced training programs to universities, colleges, high schools, and career fairs to build capacity.
The Centre delivered 50 courses across the province and trained over 23, 000 individuals from December 2005-May 2010. Provided training to municipal, First Nations communities water systems, and private water systems.
× Successfully, directed the project to build the new facility for the Centre, an outstanding 19, 000 Sq. Ft., LEED Gold building, with State of the Art “Technology Demonstration” and Training Facilities.
× Received over $600, 000 worth of equipment donation as a result of a request for donation made to the water industry in Canada and the United States.
× Initiated strategic partnerships and alliances with the universities, regulatory agencies, and the drinking water industry on key training and research fields. Developed a State-of-the-Art Technology Demonstration Facility for research and training on Advanced Water Treatment Technologies (Ozone, UV, Membrane, etc.)
× Provide strategic direction and management of the Agency’s operations, staff, and engaged consulting experts. Collaborate with other organizations to coordinate the accessibility and availability of education and training for owners, operating authorities and operators of drinking water systems.
× Member of the Council of Great Lakes Research Managers, the International Joint Commission. Working on important issues related to the Great Lakes (Member of the Workgroup on Great Lakes Chemicals of Emerging Concern).
× Act as a speaker and representative for the Centre in the media.
× Member of the NSF Joint Committee on Drinking Water Treatment Units-NSF International. Present technical papers, and provide Keynote/Plenary address at national and international conferences.
× Oversee budget preparation, and monitor budget expenditure. Ensure that efficient practices are conducted
× Evaluate performance for staff and role in delivering an innovative program
Director, Water Quality and Production Windsor Utilities Commission, Windsor, Ontario, Canada 1998-2005
The Windsor Utilities Commission is the City of Windsor's drinking water operating
authority, which supplies drinking water to two other municipalities with a total
population of 250, 000 citizens.
× Directed the operation of 268 MLD, and 81 MLD Water Treatment Plants, and three pumping stations for the Windsor Utilities Commission (WUC), Windsor, Ontario. Managed the daily operations to ensure providing safe drinking water to the public and to maintain compliance with requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act.
× Proposed and successfully implemented Ozone as primary disinfectant in Windsor; the first of its size and application in the Province of Ontario. The success of this process led to implementation of ozone for drinking water treatment in Burlington, Oakville and Toronto.
× Direct, coordinate and participate in extensive research and development studies and testing to improve water quality and be up-to-date with emerging issues in water quality, develop and optimize treatment processes. Prepare reports and recommendations on water treatment as they relate to emerging water quality. Monitor water quality in the distribution system and provide consultation and advice to the distribution system department as to what is required to maintain and improve water quality. Conduct studies on emerging water quality issues related to the distribution system. Present technical papers, and provide Keynote/Plenary address at national and international conferences.
× Ensure technical training is provided to the staff to make them prepared for any potential challenges and to make sure they are up-to-date with the technical and scientific changes related to their work.
× Served as a Member of the Project Advisory Committee for the American Water Works Research Foundation (AWWARF) for different projects.
× Served as Principle Investigator (PI) for the project "Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products and Endocrine Disruptors - Occurrence, Fate and Transport in the Great Lakes Water Supplies and the Effect of Advanced Treatment Processes on Their Removal"-funded by AWWARF
President, SJ Environmental Consultants Inc., Windsor, Ontario, Canada 1992-2005
ו Constructed a modular pilot plant to investigate the implementation of advanced technologies to improve water quality. The project was part of a project led by the University of Waterloo and funded by the Ontario Ministry of Environment and three municipalities. Directed the operation of the pilot plant project for drinking water treatment at the Water Treatment Centre, Windsor Utilities Commission, Windsor, Ontario. Design/construction of the pilot plant was accomplished in 1992. Experimental designs and statistical analysis were used for comparing two trains within a water treatment pilot plant and comparing pilot plant trains to those of the corresponding full scale plant, which is an important step in preparing for a detailed pilot plant study. Design modifications were applied and significant improvements in the plant performance were achieved.
• Provided information to improve water quality that led to changes to the operation of the full scale plant. Information was provided to the municipality and other groups in the region.
• Received the 1998 Business Professional of the Year Award from the Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce.
• Provided training to drinking water operators through EPIC (Education Program Innovation Centre) at all the Canadian Provinces. The title of the program was “Water Quality, the New Challenges”. Training was delivered based on a two days training program developed by Dr. Jasim, and received approval for CEUs through EPIC. Training was delivered from 1998-2005.
• Provided Environmental Assessment services to commercial and industrial businesses which included Phase I and Phase II.
• Worked as Technical Expert during the Walkerton Enquiry, 2000, providing technical evaluation to potential causes that led to the tragic outbreak of disease that caused the death of 7 people and more than 2300 people to get sick from a polluted drinking water source.
• Served as Chair of the Environment Committee, Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce (1996-2001).
• Served as a member of the Binational Public Advisory Council (BPAC)-Detroit River Remedial Action Plan (RAP)/Detroit River Canadian Cleanup Committee (1994-2005)
× Worked as Technical Expert during the Walkerton Enquiry, 2000, providing technical evaluation to potential causes that led to the tragic outbreak of disease that caused the death of 7 people and more than 2300 people to get sick from a polluted drinking water source.
Head, Research and Development Commonwealth Oil Corporation, Harrow, Ontario, Canada 1991 - 1992
Coordinated and supervised environmental research projects, laboratory, quality control, products development for the automotive industry and consultation on environmental and trouble shooting issues for the industry.
Research Associate Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario 1990-1991
Worked on waste water treatment projects: 1. Biological Oxidation of Hydrogen Sulfide in Refinery Waste Water.
2. Biodegradation of Lubricating Oils in River Water.
Conducted studies and delivered proposals on regeneration of spent catalysts used in the oil and petrochemical industry, to reuse and to reduce waste generated from that industry.
Provided consultation to the food industry to improve and optimize treatment processes.
Teaching courses at the Department of Chemical Industries, and supervise projects on; Water Pollution, Water Treatment Processes & Water Quality.
AWARDS
1. 2013 Recognition Award-International Network for the Advancement of Water & Wastewater Education, “In recognition of continuous commitment, dedication& contribution to drinking water quality”.
2. Harvey Rosen Award, 2009-2010; for the best paper published in Ozone: Science & Engineering Journal.
3. 2008 Emerald Award, Ontario Ministry of the Environment for “Innovation brings training and knowledge to thousands of current and future water treatment professionals”
4. 2007 Emerald Award Honourable Mention, Ontario Ministry of the Environment.
5. 2004 Chairman’s Award, Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce, for promoting the City of Windsor to an international level and bringing a successful International Conference to Windsor.
6. Award of Gratitude, the International Ozone Association-Pan American Group, to express sincere gratitude for the tireless support for making the 2004 IOA-PAG Conference a Success.
7. Engineer of the Year 2004, Professional Engineers of Ontario, Windsor-Essex Chapter
8. The 2002 Convention Award, The Convention and Visitors Bureau, The City of Windsor and Essex County.
9. The AWWA 2001 “Operator’s Meritorious Service Award” (Ontario Water Works Association- A Section of the AWWA).
10. The “Business Professional of the Year” Award, 1998 Business Excellence Award, Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce, Windsor, Ontario.
1988 PH.D. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING University of Wales, Swansea, U.K. Thesis title: Regeneration of Spent Catalyst Using a Spouted Bed
1981 M.SC. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING University of Wales, Swansea, U.K. Thesis Title: Mathematical Modeling for Tidal Wave Propagation in Milford Haven
1977 B.SC. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Baghdad University, Iraq Studied: Heat and Mass Transfer Thermodynamics Equipment Design Material Science Publications: 1. Arvai, A., Klecka, G., Jasim, S.Y., Melcer, H., Laitta, M.T. “Protecting Our Great Lakes : Assessing the Effectiveness of Wastewater Treatment for the Removals of Chemicals of Emerging Concern ” Accepted for publication in the Water Quality Research Journal of Canada. 2. Uslu, M. O., Jasim, S.Y., Arvai, A, Bewtra, J., Biswas, N. “A Survey of occurrence and risk assessment of pharmaceutical substances in the Great Lakes Basin”. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 35: 249–262, Taylor & Francis, 2013. 3. Arvai, A., Jasim, S.Y., Biswas, N. “Bromate Formation in Ozone and Advanced Oxidation Process”. Ozone Science & Engineering, 34:325-333,,Taylor & Francis, 2012. 4. Rana, D., Scheier, B., Narbaitz, R.M., Matsuura, T., Tabe, S., Jasim, S.Y., Khulbe, K.C., “Comparison of Cellulose Acetate (CA) Membrane and Novel CA Membranes Containing Surface Modifying Macromolecules to Remove Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Product Micropollutants from Drinking Water”. Journal of Membrane Science 409– 410 (2012) 346– 354. 5. Uslu, M.O., Rahman, M.F., Jasim, S.Y., Yanful, E. K., Biswas, N. “Evaluation of the Reactivity of Organic Pollutants during O3/H2O2 Process”. Water Air Soil Pollution Journal, DOI 10.1007/s11270-012-1099-3, 2012. 6. Jasim S.Y., Ndiongue, S., Alshikh, O., and Jamal, A.T. “Impact of Ozone and Hydrogen Peroxide vs. UV & Hydrogen Peroxide on Chlorine Residual”. Ozone: Science & Engineering, 34: 16–25, Taylor & Francis, 2012. 7. Rahman, M.F., Yanful, E.K., Jasim, S.Y., Bragg, l., Borikar, D. and Servos, M.R. “Advanced Oxidation Treatment of Drinking Water: part- I. Occurrence and Removal of Pharmaceuticals and Endocrine Disrupting Compounds from Lake Huron Water”, Ozone science and Engineering, Volume 32, pp: 217–229, Taylor & Francis, 2010. 8. Rahman, M.F., Yanful, E.K., Jasim, S.Y., Ndiongue, S. and Borikar, D. “Advanced Oxidation Treatment of Drinking Water: part- II. Turbidity, Organics and Particles Removal from Lake Huron Water”, Ozone: Science & Engineering, 32: 295–304, 2010. 9. Rahman, M.F., E.K. Yanful, S.Y. Jasim, Occurrences of Endocrine disrupting Compounds and pharmaceuticals in the aquatic environment and their removal from drinking water: Challenges in the context of the developing world. Desalination 248 (2009) 578–585. 10. Rahman, M.F., Yanful, E.K., Jasim, S.Y. (2008). EDCs and PPCPs in the Aquatic Environment: Implications for Drinking Water Industry and Global Environmental Health. Journal of Water and Health, 07-2, pp 224-243, IWA Publishing 2009. 11. Irabelli, A., S.Y. Jasim, N. Biswas, Pilot Scale Evaluation of Ozone vs. Peroxone on Trihalomethanes Formation. Ozone Science & Engineering, Volume 30, Number 5, September-October 2008, pp 356-366. 12. Jasim, S.Y., S. Ndiongue, B. Johnson, L. Schweitzer, D. Borikar, The Effect of Ozone on Cold Water Coagulation. Ozone Science & Engineering, Volume 30, Issue1, January 2008, pp 27-33. 13. Jasim, S.Y., Irabelli, A., Yang, P., Ahmed, S., Schweitzer, L., Presence of Pharmaceuticals and Pesticides in Detroit River Water and the Effect of Ozone on Removal-A Review. Ozone Science & Engineering, Vol. 28, Number 4, pp 415-423, Taylor & Francis, 2006. 14. Mazloum, S., S. Y. Jasim, N. Biswas, K. Rakness, and Glenn Hunter. Improvement and Optimization of the A.H. Weeks Water Treatment Plant Processes". Ozone Science & Engineering Journal, vol. 26, pp 125-140, No. 2, Taylor & Francis Group Publisher, 2004. 15. Huck, P.M., B.M. Coffey, W.B. Anderson, M.B. Emelko, D.D. Maurizio, R.M. Slawson, I.P. Douglas, S.Y. Jasim and C.R.O. O’Melia. Using Turbidity and Particle Counts to Monitor Cryptosporidium Removals by Filters. Water Science and Technology: Water Supply Vol. 2 No 3 pp 65-71, IWA Publishing 2002.