Andy Collins

Experience

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  Northumbrian Water Scientific Services

  Nov 2005 - Sept 2012

  Air Emissions Test Engineer

  Certified to MCERTS Level 2 (teamleader) with all technical endorsements. Main duties and responsibilities listed below:• To manage projects from start to finish, including quoting for a job, pre-site testing visits, preparation of appropriate quality paperwork (SSP, Site Review), leading the team for on-site testing (e.g. isokinetic testing, wet chemsitry, instrumental techniques), and the production of reports. • To write technical reports to accredited standards (ISO, CEN, MCERTS and UKAS) relating to site testing of various parameters (including Dioxins, Particulates, Heavy Metals, Combustion Gases), meeting agreed deadlines with a variety of clients.• To communicate technical information to internal and external stakeholders in Air Emissions Forums and Seminars.• To mentor and train up team members both on a practical on-site level, as well in technical office based duties. Show less

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  Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales

  Sept 2012 - Feb 2018

  Lead the development of Natural Resources Wales’ approach to air quality monitoring, developing guidance and tools as appropriate. Support the development of Permitting, Operations and Policy Team members by applying technical, legislative and regulatory experience, to the sites and installations we regulate. Lead the development of advice and guidance for air quality monitoring at sites we regulate, to ensure that NRW adopts a proportionate and risk based approach to the provision of statutory advice and regulation in line with the purpose of NRW;Be the principle provider of technical support and training to staff in Operations and National Services on the permitting and regulation of emissions to air and ambient air quality;Be the principle provider of advice in relation to emissions to air from regulated sites including bioaerosols, Odour, MCerts and BS 14181;Be the principle point of contact with the relevant UK and Welsh Trade Associations, Environment Agency, SEPA and NIEA to share and work together on the development of advice and guidance for this issue in Wales;Review evidence of new and emerging technologies and consider the implications for the role and remit of Natural Resources Wales. Develop papers to consider the implications for NRW and, if appropriate, scope the necessary work programmes.Provide technical support and advice to staff in Operations and National Services on the regulation of emissions to air (under EPR), to ensure a consistent approach across Wales;Provide technical support and advice to staff in Welsh Government on issues related to emissions to air;Influence key stakeholders, work collaboratively and build partnerships to develop evidence and guidance for Wales related to the relevant sectors (e.g. work with EA, SEPA, Welsh Government, UK Government Departments, academic community).Disseminate complex technical information and data to a range of audiences ranging from technically proficient to non-technical. Show less Main duties and responsibilities listed below:• To deploy, manage and maintain mobile monitoring facilities around designated sites in Wales for the monitoring of pollutant and meteorological data. • The downloading, ratification, analysis and interpretation of available monitored pollutant and meteorological data from designated sites around Wales, including the industrial town of Port Talbot, using specialist statistical software and techniques. • To provide analytical and technical support to a variety of air quality projects throughout Wales, and act as a soundboard for queries relating to ambient air quality policy & monitoring, as well as industrial air emissions from regulatory sites.• To manage, maintain and present data to internal and external stakeholders (including Welsh Government) to provide sound evidence for projects and help inform and influence national policy.• To communicate technical information at all levels to our customers using the most appropriate written or verbal methods. Show less

  • Air Quality Specialist

    May 2015 - Feb 2018

  • Pollution Prevention & Control Officer (Air Quality)

    Sept 2012 - May 2015
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  Ricardo Energy & Environment

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2023

  Specialising in Industrial Emissions Compliance and Ambient Air Quality services. Role:• Project management: proven project management ability and managing, monitoring and forecasting resources / budget requirements, managing junior members of project teams.• Client contact: main point of contact with clients on a number of projects, including managing site visits, suppliers, fees and scope of work. • Experienced in coordinating multi-disciplinary bids and bid writing.• Industrial Emissions: Knowledge and experience of EU, UK & International legislation relating to Air Quality & Emissions. Knowledge of aerosol and fine particulate measurement methods. Experience of presenting training packages relating to EU Directives and Monitoring to academic institutions.• Permitting: led Permit Applications and Variations at a variety of Part A1 Installations, Waste operations sites, and Medium Combustion Plant/Specified Generator sites.• Ambient air quality: producing monitoring plans and reports for particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide and VOC's at roadside and industrial sites around the UK.• Air Quality modelling experience, research & reporting: extensive knowledge of national air quality policies and guidance and skills. Show less

  • Principal Consultant

    Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

  • Senior Consultant

    Mar 2018 - Jan 2021
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  Air Quality Consultants Ltd | Part of Logika Group

  Apr 2023 - now

  Associate Director

  Leading the development of AQC's permitting service and providing specialist input on AQC's industrial emissions & policy projects.