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Geoff Tremel

Geoff Tremel

Project Manager
Vancouver,BC

Summary

Over 18 years of experience in Environmental and Civil Engineering, with seven years focused on water and wastewater treatment. Experience ranges from municipal facilities to heavy industrial projects including the oil & gas sector, construction, and mine remediation.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Ensero Solutions
09.2021 - 12.2022

Oversaw multiple active operations including; lime & metals precipitation systems, water treatment systems on large scale industrial sites, experimental in-situ treatment systems on the tailings facility of Canada’s second largest active copper mine.

  • Developed project plans to fit both company directors and client needs, and delivered on desired outcome.
  • Tracked project progress and monitored personal and team time management.
  • Proactively identified potential issues and enacted solutions.
  • Monitored staff satisfaction and performance, fostered growth and development within the team.
  • Oversaw large team including site managers, engineers, site technicians, and third party vendors and contractors.
  • Sourced and vetted contractors, managed their schedules and productivity.
  • Arranged travel and accommodation for team members and project partners.
  • Monitored and maintained project budgets to ensure profitability.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to company directors.
  • Continually learned from experience to identify and recommend improvements and cost saving initiatives for positive impact on current and future projects.

Project Coordinator/Water Treatment Technician

Secure Energy Services
03.2017 - 09.2021

Coordinated staffing, costs, schedules and materials for multiple high-profile water and wastewater treatment projects throughout Canada, primarily in the oil & gas and mining sectors.

  • Custom designed, implemented, and maintained mobile water treatment facilities.
  • Tracked project and team member performance to ensure team is on task, quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Assessed states of contamination within industrial wastewater sites and the surrounding environment to determine optimal and cost effective chemical/mechanical processes or treatments.
  • Fostered productive working relationships with clients and contractors, encouraged future business opportunities.
  • Liaised between company divisions and management to facilitate effective communication and provide updates on project developments.
  • Wrote technical reports, compiled and analyzed project data, and maintained accurate records of materials, staffing, transportation and other related project costs.
  • Tracked hours and expenses to keep project on task and within budgetary parameters.

Environment & Sustainability Analyst

SaskEnergy
04.2015 - 03.2017

Conducted environmental impact assessments on sites for new construction and maintenance of natural gas lines.

  • Utilized GIS software and historical data to assess the potential risk on proposed infrastructure in order to determine the feasibility of new projects
  • Analyzed current and incoming legislation in relation to the environmental implications for SaskEnergy facilities and projects
  • Write technical reports and articles on Environmental Department programs, policies and operations for publish on company internal website

Civil Technologist/Project Coordinator

WSP Canada
07.2012 - 03.2015

Lead Technologist/Project Coordinator for Ontario's Eastern Mainline Project, TransCanada Pipelines’ largest on-going natural gas pipeline construction project.

  • Designed and developed geographical routing of pipelines using field surveyed points, LIDAR and aerial photography, in addition to GIS technology, AutoCAD and Civil3D computer programs.
  • Developed key relationships with high profile clients, such as government officials and industry executives.
  • Summarized large volumes of data to provide regular progress updates in weekly presentations to stakeholders and executive management.
  • Managed large team, including supervision of the Calgary office staff, thirty individually contracted employees in Eastern Canada, and staff from multiple other partnered companies.

Regional Technologist

SaskWater
06.2010 - 07.2012

Operated and maintained facilities for potable water and wastewater treatment in Regina's municipal water systems.

  • Worked with wide range of facilities, from older fully manual plants to newer automated systems.
  • Based on time sensitive nature of issues with municipal water services, provided speed and efficiency in assessing problems and providing effective solutions.
  • Prepared technical reports and documentation for analysis and possible revision of treatment processes.


Education

Bachelor of Science - Environment Science

Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC
2007

Diploma - Environmental Engineering Technology

Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Moose Jaw, SK
2002

Skills

  • Resource Coordination
  • Vendor Management
  • Cross-Functional Leadership
  • Team Development

Timeline

Project Manager - Ensero Solutions
09.2021 - 12.2022
Project Coordinator/Water Treatment Technician - Secure Energy Services
03.2017 - 09.2021
Environment & Sustainability Analyst - SaskEnergy
04.2015 - 03.2017
Civil Technologist/Project Coordinator - WSP Canada
07.2012 - 03.2015
Regional Technologist - SaskWater
06.2010 - 07.2012
Royal Roads University - Bachelor of Science, Environment Science
Saskatchewan Polytechnic - Diploma, Environmental Engineering Technology
Geoff TremelProject Manager