Saud Abdul Rasheed, Sustainability Officer

Saud Abdul Rasheed

Sustainability Officer

Sydney Metro

Location
Australia - Sydney
Education
Higher diploma, WELL AP
Experience
13 years, 6 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 6 Months

Sustainability Officer at Sydney Metro
  • Australia - Sydney
  • My current job since August 2022

• Directing net zero solutions and carbon neutrality for Sydney Metro West project.
• Drafting sustainability requirements in the Particular Specifications, General Specifications, and contract documents for Sydney Metro West project.
• Engaging in climate change risk assessment workshops to identify and mitigate potential climate related risks.
• Tracking GHG emissions and carbon accounting for the project.
• Leading the Infrastructure Sustainability Councils (ISC) v1.2 and v2.1 ratings certifications.
• Implementing sustainability initiatives and reviewing sustainability reports.
• Driving alignment with UN SDGs and energy efficiency on Metro West project.
• Preparing monthly sustainability dashboard for the project.
• Collaborated in the preparation of Sydney Metros corporate sustainability reporting.

Sustainability Performance Officer at Ku-ring-gai Council
  • Australia - Sydney
  • August 2021 to July 2022

Company: Ku-ring-gai Council (1 year)
• Developed sustainability goals, initiatives, and net zero plans for the council.
• Tracked and analysed electricity, gas, and water data for buildings and facilities to identify anomalies and energy efficiency opportunities.
• Developed the public Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers pilot project and fleet transitioning plan for Ku-ring-gai council.
• Implemented sustainability and energy efficiency strategies across council assets.
• Prepared and reviewed feasibility assessments and sustainability reports.

Technical Officer at NABERS
  • Australia - Sydney
  • October 2020 to August 2021

• Undertook desktop/level 1 L1 audits for NABERS ratings. Completed more than 300 L1 audits.
• Provided input in NABERS Accelerate program and technical development of NABERS tools.
• Updated Handbook for estimating NABERS ratings to include new sectors.
• Performed data analysis and benchmarking for NABERS for hospitals waste tool.
• Managed NABERS Commitment Agreements and integrated commitment agreements in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Identified Process improvement for Commitment Agreements and updated CA form.
• Reviewed Independent Design Review reports and tracked NABERS breaches.
• Responded to technical queries and questions related to NABERS.

Senior Energy Consultant at Northmore Gordon
  • Australia - Sydney
  • July 2019 to July 2020

• Prepared measurement and verification (M&V) plans and reports.
• Analysed electricity and gas interval data, bills, and historical consumption.
• Analysed large data sets to identify trends, root cause, and participate in corrective action.
• Analysed metering data to identify variables affecting energy and transformed results to data visualization charts.
• Performed in-depth analysis of energy efficiency savings, using spreadsheets and databases.
• Undertook energy audits and identified energy efficiency opportunities in commercial and industrial sectors. Experienced in a wide range of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
• Prepared energy feasibility assessments, reports, and studies.

Energy Specialist at National Carbon Bank of Australi
  • Australia - Sydney
  • March 2018 to June 2019

• Developed energy models for energy efficiency projects using regression analysis and estimate of the mean models.
• Implemented M&V for NSW Energy Savings Scheme to create Energy Saving Certificates (ESCs) and Victorian Energy Efficiency Target Scheme to create Victorian Energy Efficiency certificates (VEECs).
• Prepared measurement and verification (M&V) plan and reports.

Sustainability Engineer and Environmental Coordinator at ( Al Yamama Company
  • Saudi Arabia - Khobar
  • February 2014 to January 2018

• Administered the project as LEED Project Administrator for Dar Al Yaum Tower in Saudi Arabia.
• Managed and supervised LEED construction credits on site.
• Proposed integrated approach for sustainable building design and construction including site selection, energy, water, indoor environment quality, materials, and resources.
• Performed and documented energy efficiency measures and water saving calculations to achieve projects sustainability goals.
• Examined building energy modelling and commissioning processes.
• Reviewed Environmental Impact Assessment report and implemented Construction Environmental Management plan. Prepared weekly and monthly environmental reports.

Technical Advisor at Delabie
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • January 2013 to January 2014

• Managed Delabie activities, technical advisory and business development in Saudi Arabia.

LEED Coordinator at Saudi Binladen Group (SBG)
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2011 to December 2012

To satisfy the pre-requisites and credits related to LEED for the Capital Market Authority CMA Tower Project located in King Abdullah Financial District, KAFD, Riyadh. The Project is envisioned LEED Gold certification under CS v2.2 Rating System.

Also working and overseeing LEED Certifications for buildings of King Saud bin Abdul Aziz University of Health Sciences KSAU . Campuses are located in Riyadh, Jeddah and Al Hasa. Certification targeted levels are Certified and Gold for these buildings under NC v2.2 Rating System.

Project Engineer at Saudi Binladin Group
  • Saudi Arabia - Riyadh
  • July 2011 to December 2012

• Gathered all data and information required for construction credits for various LEED projects.

Project Engineer at Zamil Coolcare
  • Saudi Arabia - Jeddah
  • September 2010 to June 2011

• Supervised site activities for HVAC installations including AHUs, FCUs, chillers and HVAC accessories.

Education

Higher diploma, WELL AP
  • at International WELL Building Institute
  • December 2024
Higher diploma, LEED AP O+M v4
  • at Green Business Certification Institute
  • November 2024
Higher diploma, Infrastructure Sustainability Accredited Professional (ISAP)
  • at Infrastructure Sustainability Council
  • November 2024
Higher diploma, LEED AP BD+C
  • at Green Building Certification Institute GBCI
  • October 2024

Have attained the designation of LEED Accredited Professional in Building Design and Construction.

Higher diploma, Estidama PQP
  • at Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council
  • October 2024
Higher diploma, PMP
  • at Project Management Institute
  • August 2024
Diploma, Energy Management System (EnMS) Advisor
  • at Energy Efficiency Council
  • August 2024
Higher diploma, LEED GA
  • at Green Building Certification Institute GBCI
  • July 2024

Have attained the designation of LEED Green Associate.

Higher diploma, Certified Energy Manager CEM
  • at Association of Energy Engineers
  • June 2024
Master's degree, Engineering Science in Sustainable Systems
  • at UNSW
  • April 2024

MEngSc in Sustainable Systems Courses completed: ACCT5961 Reporting for Climate Change CVEN9857 Wastewater Treatment CVEN9888 Environmental Management GEOS9011 Environmental Impact Assessment GSOE9340 Life Cycle Engineering GSOE9740 Industrial Ecology GSOE9820 Project Management IEST5022 Environmental Participation IEST7001 Science for Environment MINE8101 Fundamentals of Mining Engineering MINE8720 Environmental Management for the Mining Industry SUSD0002 Building Ecology and Lifecycle SUSD0003 Energy and the Built Environment SUSD0010 Managing the Sustainable Built Environment

Higher diploma, Climate Risk Ready Course
  • at Western Sydney University
  • March 2024
Higher diploma, Green Star AP
  • at Green Building Council of Australia
  • January 2024
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science (BSc) Mechanical Engineering
  • at University of Engineering and Technology
  • August 2010

Specialties & Skills

LEED AP
Project Management
Estidama PQP
CONSTRUCTION
SUSTAINABILITY
ACCOUNTING
COMMISSIONING
DASHBOARD
ENERGY CONSERVATION
MANAGEMENT
BUILDING DESIGN
SCHEME (PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE)
INFRASTRUCTURE
AutoCAD
MS Office
Sustainability

Languages

Arabic
Native Speaker
English
Native Speaker
Urdu
Native Speaker

Training and Certifications

DELABIE Product Training (Training)
Training Institute:
DELABIE Friville, France
Date Attended:
April 2013
HVAC Principles (Training)
Training Institute:
Pakistan Industrial and Technical Assistance Center PITAC
Date Attended:
July 2008

Hobbies

  • Playing football, Watching football and NBA games