Manuel Esteves

Experience

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  Sesa Goa Limited –Vedanta Group of Companies

  Jun 2010 - Dec 2010

  Trainee Associate

   Shift Incharge of Raw material department Responsible for safety and functioning of the company workmen  Collected the stacked ore samples followed by Coning and quartering method for reducing the size for further lab analysis Monitored the inflow and outflow of raw material  Detail report writing of activities carried out in each shift

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  CSIR-National Institute of Oceanograpy

  Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

  Project Assistant

   Collaborated with Team Staff Members in conducting field work: Collection of samples from estuaries and port area periodically using a mechanised boat Analysed Environmental Biochemical parameter: - Chlorophyll, Dissolved oxygen, Biochemical Oxygen Demand , investigated their distribution and behaviour and characterised their interrelationship in the Ecosystem Conducted routine microbiological testing of drinking water supplies, recreational waters, and environmental water to ensure protection of public health Assisted university students with their project work. Show less

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  CSIR- National Institute of Oceanography

  Sept 2014 - Jan 2018

  Organized field surveys and collected samples to analyze the pollution level in water bodies as well in surrounding air and soil samples. Prepare reports based on data available and share the findings with cross reference to the previous research paper published in concerned area with the clients and regulatory bodies.  Seasonal collection of water, sediment, soil and air samples using a mechanized boat (Riverine end members). Operated LISST instrument for study of SPM, Niskin sampler for collection of water samples, grab sampler to extract the sediment samples, high volume sampler (Environtech, APM 430) for aerosol collection and CTD for conductivity, temperature and depthprofile. Analyzed biogeochemical parameter such as pH, Dissolved oxygen and nutrients (nitrite, nitrate, phosphate and silicate) Detailed Report writing of the work carried out at field and the lab analysis of the above parameters. Mentored university/college students with their Dissertation/project works. Show less  Participated in Research cruises on RV Sindhu Sankalp in Arabian Sea from 8th Nov -21st Nov 2014, 5th Dec – 17th Dec 2014, 26th Jan-7th Feb 2017 and RV Sindhu Sadhana from 5th Feb – 20th Feb2016, 26thOct- 4thNov 2016for geochemical analysis of water column and sediment pore water Collected Sea water samples at various depth and analysed onboard chemical parameters :- pH, Alkalinty, Dissolved oxygen, and nutrients ( nitrite, phosphate and silicate) Sub sampling and moisture analysis of sediment samples Preparation of glass beads using Minifuse-2 Bead Machine for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry analysis for the major elements determination of sediment samples obtained from Indian ocean  Phosphorus extraction from sediment samples and its subsequent analysis. Preparation of sediment samples for ICP-MS and ICP-OES analysis Analysis of Total Carbon and Total Nitrogen by CNS analyser and inorganic carbon by CO2-Coulometer Show less

  • Junior Research Fellow

    Jun 2017 - Jan 2018

  • Project Assistant

    Sept 2014 - May 2017
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  Renaissance group of Services- British Petroleum Contractor

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2021

  Environmental Supervisor

   Managed and administered the environmental services program in the assigned business unit Promoted, raised awareness and educated on the impact of emerging environmental issues at various levels in the organization Implemented environmental management system ISO 14001:2015 at work sites. Documentation and maintained records for ISO 14001: 2015 audit. Developed procedures and processes, performance monitoring and recommendations for continuous improvement.  Conducted internal audit and assessment of projects to monitor compliance with EMS ISO 14001:2015 requirement and reported environmental compliances, non-conformance to the operation manager. Monitored air pollution, noise pollution, Analysis of potable water and maintain third party laboratory analysis of potable water. Prepared walkthrough reports, Inspection reports, hazard hunts, safe cards, maintain monthly records of hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal, chemical registers for Laundry and maintenance stores, Self-verification report, prepare EIA for new worksites, update the existing ones, daily sampling and analysis report. Ensured proper waste collections, segregation from various camps and office bases. Oversaw the delivery of waste management projects, including attending client meetings, writing, and reviewing reports, strategies and application documents. Maintained relevant waste management legislation, policy and guidance (Compliance Obligation). Purchase and monthly updates of inventory of chemicals, prepare COSHH based on MSDS provided by manufacturers, weekly inspection of the chemical storage area. Assigned work responsibility and duties to staff assigned in business unit and provided technical support and directions on Environmental management plans and site-specific mitigation plan. Coordinated with corporate manager on addressing and resolving pending agency non compliances, notices of violations, other enforcement actions Show less

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  Galfar Al Misnad Engineering and Contracting W.L.L.

  Oct 2021 - Nov 2023

  Environmental Officer

   Waste management: - Help promote the client environmental waste management programs through reduce, reuse and recycle (3R).Ensure proper waste segregation, timely collection of waste from temporary storage sites, maintain records of waste disposal.  Chemical management: Maintain records of the chemical inventory of the chemical storage area. Ensure proper chemical storage, maintain records of expired chemicals and ensure separate disposal. Update SDS of the existing chemicals and ensure the availability of the new ones. Ensure all safety requirements met with regards to availability of spill kits, eye wash and other PPE required for chemical handling. Environmental monitoring- Monthly Noise monitoring in the central service units, ensure appropriate hearing protection worn to mitigate the impact where noise level exceed the acceptable limit. Monthly sampling and analysis of water from potable, chiller and condenser water system. Environmental management system: - Implementation of EMS according to the standard ISO 14001: 2015, maintaining EMS related documents, information, ensuring involvement of staff at all level of the organization to achieve the HSE objectives/target. Strive for the continuous improvement to enhance the HSE performance within the organization. Attend complaints: - Attend complaints from client and provide solutions to solve the environment related issues. Regular interactions with client environmental team to ensure all the expectations are met as per the project requirement. Training: Conduct regular environment and health related awareness/ trainings/ emergency drills as well ensure involvement of the employees during the training sessions. Report writing: Prepare and submit relevant Environmental reports to client. Ensure all the noncompliance/ negative observation in the ESSR-QU, EIR-QU, and Environmental Alert/Reminder-QU reports are closed with suitable measures taken and submitted within a given time frame. Show less