TOR GUTTRIDGE
Port Moody,BC
Summary
BCIT Environmental Engineering graduate with a strong foundation in optimizing operations and addressing environmental challenges. Proven expertise in soil, groundwater, and material toxicity assessment. Adept at fostering key relationships, data analysis, and producing comprehensive technical reports. Enthusiastic and versatile Environmental Technician ready to deploy skills to meet and exceed company objectives.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Assistant - Environmental Technician
City of Vancouver
08.2022 - Current
- Optimized gas collection and utilization, significantly reducing risks of landfill fires, greenhouse gas emissions, and odors while ensuring the safety of both staff and the public.
- Conducted environmental monitoring, specializing in soil vapor, groundwater, and surface water sample collection.
- Analyzed complex datasets and compiled comprehensive reports for executive and leadership review.
- Proficiently calibrated and utilized 4-gas monitors for precise landfill gas well tuning, sampling, and air quality monitoring.
- Spearheaded critical projects, including the installation and monitoring of wellfield pumps and thermocouples, and the development and execution of purge plans and SOPs.
- Successfully led an ECCC funding proposal, promoting the use of innovative technologies to significantly reduce methane emissions.
Real Estate Agent
Metro Edge Realty
01.2013 - 08.2022
- Managed complex contracts and negotiations, demonstrating a keen attention to detail and an ability to navigate intricate regulatory and stakeholder landscapes—skills transferable to environmental compliance and project management.
- Exceeded customer expectations in sales by actively listening and understanding their needs, emphasizing my capacity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and prioritize objectives, crucial for community and stakeholder engagement in environmental projects.
- Cultivated a deep understanding of property specifications, showcasing my aptitude to analyze site-specific data which can be paralleled in environmental assessments and site evaluations.
Longshoreman/Grain Worker
Columbia Containers
08.2014 - 02.2020
- Operated heavy equipment with a consistent adherence to standard safety procedures, showcasing a steadfast commitment to operational safety—a critical asset in environmental site evaluations and fieldwork.
- Rigorously verified documentation and inspected the condition of freight to ensure adherence to quality standards, underlining my meticulous attention to detail, a vital trait in environmental data collection, and analysis.
- Adhered to and promoted standards, policies, and regulatory guidelines, emphasizing my respect for and understanding of regulations, which is invaluable in environmental compliance and policy implementation.
Depot/Yard Manager
Euro Asia Transload Inc
06.2009 - 01.2013
- Led and mentored a diverse team, focusing on hiring, training, and fostering professional growth—a management experience crucial for leading environmental teams and projects.
- Demonstrated proficiency in working under tight deadlines and high-pressure environments, a trait pivotal for managing time-sensitive environmental assessments and interventions.
- Adapted and tailored database systems based on initial evaluations and strategic planning, showcasing flexibility and technical expertise useful for environmental data management and analysis.
- Successfully procured essential supplies for yard operations, highlighting effective resource management, which can be applied to environmental project planning and execution.
- Initiated and managed a container repair department, emphasizing my ability to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions—a skill vital for environmental conservation and rehabilitation projects.
- Engaged and supervised contractors effectively, showcasing collaboration and oversight capabilities important for liaising with external partners in environmental ventures.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Environmental Engineering
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC04.2022
Trading License Real Estate -
UBC Sauder School of Business
Vancouver, BC03.2013
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Richmond, BC01.2008
Skills
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite for effective environmental data management and reporting
- Safety and Compliance: WHMIS Certified with H2S Awareness; hold a clean Class 5 Driver's License and CSC ATV/UTV License, underscoring a commitment to safety
- Emergency Preparedness: Certified in Standard First Aid, CPR, and AED, ready for field emergencies
- Environmental Sampling: Experienced in surface/groundwater and gas/air quality sampling for comprehensive environmental assessments
- Data Management: Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting environmental data for informed decision-making
- Documentation: Adept at creating technical environmental reports for stakeholder communication
- Team Collaboration: Proven support in engineering teams, fostering interdisciplinary cooperation
- Project Management: Efficient in overseeing contractors, ensuring projects align with environmental standards
- Problem Solving: Proficient in troubleshooting, addressing environmental project challenges
- Specialized Certification: Hold a SWANA Landfill Operations Certification, showcasing expertise in waste management
Work Availability
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Quote
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it's the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead
Timeline
Engineering Assistant - Environmental Technician
City of Vancouver
08.2022 - Current
Longshoreman/Grain Worker
Columbia Containers
08.2014 - 02.2020
Real Estate Agent
Metro Edge Realty
01.2013 - 08.2022
Depot/Yard Manager
Euro Asia Transload Inc
06.2009 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Technology - Environmental Engineering
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Trading License Real Estate -
UBC Sauder School of Business
Diploma - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
British Columbia Institute of Technology
References
Cory Wellicome, Operations Manager, Columbia Containers
(604) 789-1653 - Cwellicome@columbiacontainers.com - Former Manager
Chris Shields, President, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board
(604) 802-4747 - Chris@chrisshields.com - Former Team Lead/Owner
Harjit Virdee, Operations Officer, Euro Asia Transload
(613) 262-0288 - Harjit.Virdee@gmail.com - Former Manager
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