Huzefa Dahodwalla
Saskatoon,CANADA
Summary
Result oriented Environment professional with extensive experience in consulting, project management, operations management, training, auditing, business development and mentoring. Proven abilities in successfully managing and executing large scale projects involving complex technical and contractual requirements, with leading private local, regional, and multinational companies and governmental agencies in India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Australia, and UAE. Proficient in leading diverse set of people and projects with an ability to develop strategic business plans and provide solutions to business and technical challenges leading to overall business improvement. Sound knowledge of HSE regulations, international environmental treaties, practices, codes, environmental-related software, standards and analytical test methods, environmental technology and technology providers and global good industry best practices. Organized and dependable professional successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and maintaining tight schedules. Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of success across wide range of industries. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Principal Consultant
Al-Masader Al-Dualiyah for Environment & Quality Management Systems Co. (AMAD)
01.2015 - Current
- Responsible for leading the EHS consulting operations of the company which included business development, project management technical review and execution of various projects (Projects worth USD 10,000 - USD 4 Million); all projects and overall operations managed in a profitable manner
- Successfully leading the field team for ecology studies (marine and terrestrial), environmental sampling and analysis
- Leading client presentation of scientific results of the environmental studies conducted ensuring client satisfaction leading to repeat business and increased client loyalty
- Analysis of business data to report and recommend business improvement to management which included capacity building to add services for marine surveys and environmental restoration (such as coral relocation, seagrass restoration, etc.)
- Delivered high-quality results consistently by maintaining a strong focus on data-driven decision-making processes
- Reviewed business disruption situation due to significant loss of personnel, successfully managed to restore and improve consulting operations through implementation of mitigative and corrective measures
- Project proposals preparation (technical and financial) for opportunities with government and private sectors
- Successfully prepared GHG estimations for industrial projects (Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions)
- Development of new consulting service methodology and mentoring of personnel
- Identification and management of multi-disciplinary sub-contractors for technical services such as air dispersion modelling, marine dispersion modelling, etc.
- Managed cross-functional teams for streamlined communication and greater efficiency in project execution.
Project Manager/Sr. Principal Consultant
Engr. Mowaffaq Al-Rushaid Office for Environmental Consulting
06.2002 - 06.2015
- Joined as Senior Consultant and rose to the position of Sr
- Principal Consultant/Project Manager
- Identified and conducted business feasibility studies for solar power plant, clean development mechanism projects in landfills, waste management facility (BOT), inspection services and analytical & testing laboratory
- Project manager for PME (environmental regulatory agency of Saudi Arabia) analytical services contract requiring analysis and reporting of contaminated soil sample results to United Nations Compensation Committee (UNCC) for the Saudi Arabia remediation and restoration program (project duration 2011-2014)
- It involved formulating strategies for laboratory capacity building, design, equipment upgrade, quality assurance, etc
- Involving analysis of several thousand samples from the Remediation and Restoration Program for clean-up of contaminated sediments from the 1991 Gulf War Oil Spill (Project Worth – USD 10 million)
- Collaborated with government agencies to support research in the field of environment and public health leading to formulation of government policies and relevant standards
- Mentored sub-ordinates nurturing professional growth and increasing overall team capabilities
- Closely worked with Senior Management Team for successful completion of complex project to assess the environmental damage in Saudi Arabia due to the 1991 Gulf War (project value USD 30 million)
- Business development and Project management for various environmental projects and management system projects
- Lead faculty for trainings, developed standard and customized training programs for various clients
- Auditor (external resource) 2006-2021: Worked as External resource, over 200 days of auditing experience in third-party certification audits for ISO 14001-based environmental management system and ISO 9001-based quality management system for organizations in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Bahrain.
Sr. Consultant
Market Trends Pvt. Ltd.
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Collaborated with several national and multinational organizations and successfully executed projects
- Instrumental in contributing and achieving growth through developmental activities including client requirements, proposal preparation, marketing, standardization of documents, development of audit checklist, training modules, regulation inventory manual, equipment specification sheets, vendor database, etc
- Carried out HSE due diligence audits for property transfers and business takeovers on behalf of international organizations, management systems development, implementation and training
- Pivotal in developing a prototype software model using MS Access 97 for electronic maintenance & management of environmental documentation and material safety data sheets for hazardous chemicals
- Preparation of quotations (for laboratory analysis as part of responsibility of Customer Services Manager for ALS Environmental) for various environmental analytical testing for wastewater, solid and air matrices by selecting the most appropriate tests and methods for analysis based upon client requirements.
Sessional Lecturer and Research Assistant
Griffith University
01.1997 - 01.1998
- Course preparation and teaching of “Environmental Pollution Control” course for Civil Engineering students
- As research assistant, participated in performing laboratory tests, literature reviews, waste audits, compliance audits, preparation of research proposals, identifying sources of risk for various organizations, evaluating options for risk treatment, developing storm water management plans, designing air pollution control systems and ventilation systems.
Sales and Estimation Engineer
Otoklin Plants and Equipment Ltd.
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Conducted lab-scale studies to determine filtration rates, type of filter media and filter aid to be used for client-specific applications
- Selection of suitable filtration systems to meet clients’ requirements
- Proposal preparation, design calculations, piping plans and cost estimates for proposed filtration systems.
Education
Master of Engineering Science in Environmental Engineering (Honors) -
Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia01.1998
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) -
University of Mumbai
Mumbai, India01.1996
Skills
- Environmental impact assessments
- Permitting and regulatory compliance
- Ecology surveys and monitoring
- GHG estimation
- HSE auditing
- HSE monitoring
- Environmental restoration
- ISO-based management systems
- Problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Project management
- Written and verbal communication
- Leadership and mentoring
- Business planning and development
Certification
- Integrating SDGs into sustainability reporting, 2023, GRI Academy, Amsterdam (online)
- Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 update, 2023, GRI Academy, Amsterdam (online)
- Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 update, 2023, GRI Academy, Amsterdam (online)
- Reporting on human rights GRI Standards 2021 update, 2023, GRI Academy, Amsterdam (online)
- ISO 14001:2015 Requirements and auditing changes, 2018, British Standards Institute, Dubai, UAE (online)
- ISO 9001:2015 Requirements and auditing changes, 2018, British Standards Institute, Dubai, UAE (online)
- IRCA certified Quality Management Lead Auditor Course, 2015, Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Riyadh, KSA
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Verifier Training Course, 2010, British Standards Institute, Dubai, UAE
- IEMA Advanced EMS Auditing, 2007, Det Norkse Veritas, Mumbai, India
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Sr. Principal Consultant
Al-Masader Al-Dualiyah for Environment & Quality Management Systems Co. (AMAD)
01.2015 - Current
Project Manager/Sr. Principal Consultant
Engr. Mowaffaq Al-Rushaid Office for Environmental Consulting
06.2002 - 06.2015
Sr. Consultant
Market Trends Pvt. Ltd.
01.1998 - 01.2002
Sessional Lecturer and Research Assistant
Griffith University
01.1997 - 01.1998
Sales and Estimation Engineer
Otoklin Plants and Equipment Ltd.
01.1996 - 01.1997
Master of Engineering Science in Environmental Engineering (Honors) -
Griffith University
Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) -
University of Mumbai
- Integrating SDGs into sustainability reporting, 2023, GRI Academy, Amsterdam (online)
- Introduction to sustainability reporting and the GRI Standards 2021 update, 2023, GRI Academy, Amsterdam (online)
- Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 update, 2023, GRI Academy, Amsterdam (online)
- Reporting on human rights GRI Standards 2021 update, 2023, GRI Academy, Amsterdam (online)
- ISO 14001:2015 Requirements and auditing changes, 2018, British Standards Institute, Dubai, UAE (online)
- ISO 9001:2015 Requirements and auditing changes, 2018, British Standards Institute, Dubai, UAE (online)
- IRCA certified Quality Management Lead Auditor Course, 2015, Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport, Riyadh, KSA
- Greenhouse Gas Emissions Verifier Training Course, 2010, British Standards Institute, Dubai, UAE
- IEMA Advanced EMS Auditing, 2007, Det Norkse Veritas, Mumbai, India
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