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Peter Xu

Calgary

Summary

Environmental Engineer (MSc, EIT) with 5+ years of experience in Phase I & Phase II ESA execution, remediation, reclamation, groundwater monitoring, spill prevention/response, and detailed site assessments. Proven track record in vegetation management, reclamation site inspections, and delivering projects from cost estimation to completion. Strong technical reporting, AutoCAD design, and stakeholder coordination skills, with hydrogeology knowledge and extensive field experience across diverse environments.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Coordinator

Impala Canada Ltd.
05.2024 - Current
  • Lead execution of Phase I & Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) programs—scope definition, fieldwork oversight, groundwater monitoring, data interpretation, and reporting.
  • Direct remediation and reclamation activities, including vegetation management, progressive/final reclamation inspections, and hydroseeding operations.
  • Develop and implement spill prevention and emergency response plans; act as frontline lead for incidents involving tailings, oil, gasoline, and other hazardous substances—overseeing containment, recovery, and site restoration.
  • Conduct detailed site assessments (soil, groundwater, and vegetation) to support compliance, risk management, and closure planning.
  • Design and manage greenhouse-based vegetation trials to evaluate species selection and inform site-specific revegetation strategies.
  • Prepare cost estimates, schedules, and budget tracking; coordinate with clients, contractors, and regulators to ensure on-time, compliant delivery.
  • Produce AutoCAD layouts and compliance documentation; oversee hazardous waste management (>600 tonnes/year) with 90%+ TDG compliance and sustained reduction in non-compliance incidents.
  • Maintain adherence to company safety, quality, and ISO 14001 standards.

Environmental Technician

Impala Canada Ltd.
01.2022 - 05.2024
  • Support Phase I & Phase II ESA programs through site reconnaissance, soil/groundwater/surface water sampling, well development, and preparation of technical reports.
  • Assist with remediation and reclamation work, including hydroseeding, erosion/sediment control, and vegetation establishment monitoring.
  • Participate in spill prevention planning and respond to incidents involving tailings, petroleum products, and other hazardous substances—executing containment, cleanup, and site restoration.
  • Conduct groundwater monitoring, detailed site assessments, reclamation site inspections, and vegetation performance evaluations.
  • Establish and maintain greenhouse planting experiments to assess species performance for remediation and reclamation projects.
  • Compile and interpret environmental data for regulatory submissions; support compliance for TMF and sewage systems.
  • Contribute to cost estimates, scheduling, and budget tracking to meet project management objectives.

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Engineering

Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON
01.2020

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

South China Agricultural University
01.2015

Skills

  • Leadership and frontline supervision in environmental operations
  • Machinery operation: ATV, snowmobile, motor boat
  • Phase I & II ESAs; soil, groundwater, surface water, and air quality sampling; remediation, reclamation, and environmental monitoring
  • Spill response, hazardous materials and waste management, pollution prevention, and emergency preparedness
  • AutoCAD design, environmental data analysis, and technical reporting
  • Project management: budgeting, scheduling, stakeholder coordination, ISO 14001 compliance
  • Safety training: WHMIS, Fire Extinguisher, First Aid, Spill Response, TDG
  • Sustainability planning and ecological risk assessment

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Fire Extinguisher Training
  • WHMIS Certification
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) – Pursuing APEGA registration
  • Ontario Water Treatment Plant OIT License
  • TDG Certification
  • Standard First Aid
  • Clean Driver’s License (Valid in Alberta)

Timeline

Environmental Coordinator

Impala Canada Ltd.
05.2024 - Current

Environmental Technician

Impala Canada Ltd.
01.2022 - 05.2024

Master of Science - Environmental Engineering

Lakehead University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

South China Agricultural University

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