Sarfaraz khan, Environmental & Sustainability Manager

Sarfaraz khan

Environmental & Sustainability Manager

NEOM Kingdom of Saudi Arabi

Location
Saudi Arabia
Education
Doctorate, Building And Environmental Engineering
Experience
13 years, 0 Months

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Total years of experience :13 years, 0 Months

Environmental & Sustainability Manager at NEOM Kingdom of Saudi Arabi
  • Saudi Arabia - Tabouk
  • My current job since August 2023

Project: NC1, Oxagon & Trojena Operation, NEOM August, 2023 -Present

❖ Monitoring and supervising the day-to-day construction activities on-site to ensure correct implementation of the CESMP/OESMP and ESIA.
❖ Keep abreast of the changing sustainability trends and emerging LCA methods in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia market to ensure inclusion of the latest industry advancements.
❖ Conducted comprehensive sustainability assessments, including water efficiency, materials selections, waste management and transportation.
❖ Collaborated with the design team to incorporate sustainable design solutions such as responsible material choices, solar energy system into standardized designs.
❖ Contributed to the successful achievement of sustainable building design goals, including improved occupant thermal comfort and the design of energy-efficient HVAC system.
❖ Carry out any other tasks requested by the direct manager or the superior that are within the limits of the job, provided that this task does not make a fundamental difference in the basic tasks of the job.
❖ Conducted embodied carbon assessment during operation & construction.
❖ Assess and evaluated project permeant material requests against project LEED prerequisites and credits prior to proceeding with procurement process.
❖ Collaborated with project team and provide recommendations on shading devices and interior finishes to achieve the desired daylighting levels while minimizing glare.
❖ Developed expertise in green certifications, including LEED, WELL, CGBL, BREEAM and Mostadam.
❖ Assist Environmental Compliance team in the investigation of any cluster Environmental incidents and Environmental non-compliances.
❖ Implementing and verifying sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with other sustainability professionals.
❖ Proven experienced in managing environmental initiatives within a luxury or ultra-luxury environment.

Environmental Manager at China Harbur Engineering Co.Ltd
  • Saudi Arabia - Duba
  • February 2021 to July 2023

Project: Red Sea Project-Umlij February 2021- July, 2023

❖ Dreger/barge inspection, environmental hazards and risk assessment as per the approved CESMP.
❖ CESMP, Pre-Construction environmental survey, Marine Habitat protection. Plans.
❖ Exceedance, investigation, notification alert and technical reports.
❖ Marine pollution control, mitigation measures, corrective action and protection.
❖ Mangroves, coral reefs, sea grass, marine habitat relocation and protection.
❖ Reviewing ESIA, CESMP, MS, environmental compliance reports, prequalification, and surveys to ensure it has been prepared in alignment with the IFC framework ESIA and NCEC guidance standards.
❖ Monitoring and supervising the day-to-day construction activities on-site to ensure correct implementation of the CESMP and ESIA.
❖ Investigating & reporting any significant environmental incidents to relevant regulatory authorities as required.
❖ Leading environmental audits, inspections, walkthrough, meeting, incident investigations and prepare reports. ❖ Initiating environmental training needs analysis and coordinate implementation.
❖ Developing & review all aspects of the Policies & procedures for the environmental management system & ensure implementation consistently across the organization.
❖ Participating in Environmental safety campaigns and other initiatives.
❖ Developing implementing & compliance monitoring with CESMP/ESIA and provide guidance on local environmental regulations & guidelines.
❖ Evaluating potential Environmental risks and develop mitigation plans.
❖ Monitoring a variety of environmental compliance efforts related to air, marine water, coral reef, mangroves, soil, Noise, turf/grass, Effluent discharge Management, waste management & migratory birds & monthly report to the client (RSG).
❖ Supporting the Senior Manager Execution & Assurance in developing and coordinating an Environmental Assurance Program.
❖ Ensuring that environmental and sustainability Employer Requirements are effectively implemented during all development phases construction operation decommissioning.

Environmental Manager at Haif Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Umm Lajj
  • January 2019 to December 2020

❖ Prepare Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)for the projects.
❖ Monitoring all facilities/ sites/projects operations to ensure compliance with the CESMP.
❖ Ensuring the appropriate levels of environmental resources are available to conduct environmental management functions.
❖ Overseeing the daily activities soft remembers to maintain environmental management system (EMS).
❖ Ensuring that all operations follow local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
❖ Coordinate with government authorities, certifying bodies and Client to enable approvals / permits on technical deliverables.
❖ Collating & reviewing environmental monitoring data submissions and submitting monthly reports.
❖ Ensuring environmental awareness training is undertaken by relevant facilities/ projects/ sites personnel.
❖ Reviewing the environmental reports submitted from different facilities/ projects/ sites/ industries of group.
❖ Recommending rectification of non-compliances with the CEMP and Environmental Specifications to all
projects/ sites/ industries management before significant impacts occur.
❖ Reviewing the environmental components, inspecting, and reporting on the effectiveness of the method.
❖ Statements management and mitigation requirements of all projects/sites.
❖ Performing regular environmental audits to monitor emissions, contaminations, and damages.
❖ Generating environmental reports and maintaining permits as per state regulations.
❖ Generating environmental action plans for any new issue raised that is not covered in the CESMP.
❖ Working with team to develop review& recommend improvement to effective environmental strategies
to reduce contaminations.
❖ Investigate environmental incidents and develop action plans.
❖ Overseeingpollutioncontrolprogramsanddevelopingwastetreatmentandrecyclingprocedures.
❖ Performing environmental research and preparing research reports for management.
❖ Lead the action plan against Covid-19 prevention in the projects.

Environmental & Sustainability Specialist at Guangdong Wealth Investment Co Ltd
  • Philippines - Manila
  • February 2015 to December 2018

Project: UNEP Global Partners Manila.
Roles and responsibilities
❖ Development and implementation of the projects Environmental Management Strategy, developing plans, procedures, and procedural guidance for the effective application of sound environmental management
practice.
❖ Review ESIA and CSEMP of the Projects and provide technical inputs.
❖ Responsible to include Environmental and social-related protocols in prequalification documents, bidding documents, Technical and Financial Proposals.
❖ Oversee the aquatic and terrestrial ecosystem against stress during construction.
❖ Conducting and supervising Environmental Monitoring activities.
❖ Implementing CSEMP and providing guidance on local Environmental regulations.
❖ Generating daily, weekly, and monthly environmental reports.
❖ Generating environmental action plans for any new issue raised that is not covered in the CSEMP.
❖ Running monitoring programs for air quality, noise, aquatic and weather, and preparing the related
charts and reports which can be presentable to management.
❖ Periodic Inspection of batching plants, and camps for Environmental Compliance.
❖ Plan, coordinate, and administration of short-term and long-term plans for the environmental program, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate performance.
❖ Develop and deliver presentations on trend and training basis on different topics like Construction projects
environmental management, General environmental inductions, aquatic and terrestrial spill response, safe refueling practices, General waste management, Food waste management, Waste segregation, Environment friendly machinery/equipment maintenance, POL/chemical spill awareness, storage of
chemicals, Pollution prevention etc.

Environmental/EIA Specialist at PAK GREEN Enviro-Engineering (Pvt) Ltd.
  • Pakistan - Lahore
  • March 2011 to December 2014

❖ Supporting environmental assessment preparation, review, and monitoring and evaluation. Ensuring
compliance.
❖ Assessing environmental and social impacts of planned or ongoing development activities.
❖ Advising on steps and actions to mitigate potential or existing negative impacts of development activities.
❖ Develop and implement an Environmental audit plan with a scope that monitors compliance to all applicable environmental regulations, contractual requirements and the ESIA.
❖ Responsible for internal environmental reporting (Weekly, Monthly, Incidents) and external
environmental reporting.
❖ Create and distribute a monthly environmental audit report to deliver project status reports and help drive continuous improvement.

Education

Doctorate, Building And Environmental Engineering
  • at Chongqing University
  • December 2021
Master's degree, Environmental Engineering
  • at Mehran University Of Engineering And Technology Jamshoro
  • April 2015

Urban construction sustainability development, Municipal sewage Wastewater treatment

Specialties & Skills

MS Project
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Office Work
Environmental Engineering
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING
LEED AP Building Design + Construction
EMS ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor Training ICQ-IRCA
LEED AP Operation + Maintenace
Amsterdam AP (D+C)
Amsterdam AP (O+E)
Effective management of operation and maintenance in buildings
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Auditing
Sustainability Reporting

Languages

English
Expert
Urdu
Expert
Chinese
Intermediate

Memberships

Saudi Council of Engineers
  • Professional Engineer
  • July 2023
Pakistan Engineering Council
  • Pakistan Engineering Council
  • March 2023

Training and Certifications

Effective management of operation and maintenance in buildings (Training)
Training Institute:
Saudi of Council Engineering
Date Attended:
January 2024
Duration:
20 hours
Mostadam for Communities - Operational + Existing (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2024
Mostadam for Communities - New Design and Construction (D+C) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
January 2024
ISO 14001:2015 EMS (Certificate)
Date Attended:
July 2023
Leed AP (O+M) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2023
Valid Until:
August 2025
Leed AP (BD+C) (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2023
Valid Until:
August 2025

Hobbies

  • Gardening