Asfand Yar Langah

Environmental Engineer | Sustainability | Health & Safety | Climate Change | NEBOSH Certified

Perth, Western Australia, Australia

About

Results-driven Environmental Engineer with more than three years of practical experience creating impactful sustainability solutions for industrial and community projects. I have a proven track record of reducing environmental footprints, improving air and water quality, and implementing innovative waste management strategies. With strong HSE knowledge, I ensure health and safety regulations compliance while spearheading environmental improvements. Passionate about driving positive change, I am now eager to contribute my expertise to building a sustainable future in Australia.

Experience

  • Bestway Cement Limited (4 yrs)
    • Assistant Manager
      Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      As an Assistant Manager for Environment at a cement plant, my responsibilities included providing expert sustainability consultation to ensure the plant's compliance with environmental regulations and promote sustainable practices. The following are my achievements in this role: - Conducted comprehensive EIAs for 2 large-scale infrastructure projects across the company leading to a 7% reduction in environmental impacts. - Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 12 members, including process engineers, project managers, and external contractors, on upgrading the cement plant's baghouse filter system. - Facilitated communication and coordination between stakeholders, contributing to the project's successful on-time and within-budget completion, resulting in a 25% reduction in particulate emissions and improved worker respiratory health. - Monitored five Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (AAQMS) around the cement plant perimeter, ensuring compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10). These initiatives resulted in a 10% decrease in greenhouse gas emissions. - Engaged with other departments and local communities through educational workshops and awareness campaigns on environmental conservation.

    • Trainee Environmental Engineer
      Aug 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Major Responsibilities as a Trainee include; - Conducted monthly housekeeping audits for waste management and ensured Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were relevant to environmental compliance and quality management. - Rendered effective SHEQ services by participating in risk assessments and hazard identification processes, ensuring alignment with client and legal requirements. - Assisted in the development and implementation of SHEQ policies and procedures, aligning them with NEQS and ISO 14001:2015 standards. Actively participated in inspections and audits, helping maintain high compliance standards and improving safety protocols across the plant. - Supported incident investigation activities, documenting findings and contributing to comprehensive reports that informed policy improvements.

  • Environmental Advisor at Hi-Tech Environmental Services-HTES-Pvt.Ltd
    Jun 2021 - Jan 2022 · 8 mos

    My tenure at Hi-Tech Environmental Services was marked by proactive engagement and data-driven environmental improvements. - Spearheaded sustainability initiatives by identifying key opportunities for environmental enhancements and achieving a 20% reduction in industrial emissions through strategic planning and execution. - Directed environmental compliance project teams, clients, and stakeholders, resulting in a 15% improvement in adherence to regulatory standards and ecological best practices. - Led comprehensive environmental monitoring, which included the analysis of wastewater, solid waste, and stack emissions, achieving a 25% reduction in ecological safety norm violations. - Conducted onsite water sampling and led a team in performing 12 Initial Environmental Examinations (IEEs), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and feasibility studies for a variety of projects.

  • Internee at Water and Sanitation Agency
    Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 · 2 mos

  • Volunteer at AIESEC in Turkey
    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos

  • Volunteer at Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS)
    Jul 2017 - Aug 2017 · 2 mos