Serah Pyawa

Experience

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  MamaGraun Conservation Trust Fund

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

  Biodiversity Intern

  Completed a one year internship program in Protected Areas in Papua New Guinea.Specifically looked into the Garu Conservation Protected Area in Talasea, West New Britain Province. My work involved researching the megapodes and also carrying out conservation education awareness with the local communities that lived near the protected area.

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  ECO Services Limited

  Jul 2011 - Feb 2012

  Graduate Sustainability Officer
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  Esso Highlands Limited-Developer PNGLNG

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2012

  Field Environment Intern

  • Promoted environmental awareness and performance among project team members, including consultants and contractor personnel.• Participated in investigation and follow-up of environmental incidents/spills; prepared notifications/reports for communication of significant incidents to company project/functional management per project incident reporting procedures and matrix.• Conducted regular environmental inspections/assessments on-site and at key off-site subcontractor locations in accordance with established project and environmental management plans or as requested by site team members Show less

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  ExxonMobil PNG limited

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2015

  • Onsite chemical and microbiological analysis to comply with the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) specifications.• Comprehensive knowledge of scientific principles and procedures, relevant guidelines for water and wastewater quality and NATA accreditation requirements• Provided guidance and technical support to treatment plant operator laboratories and facilities • Verified compliance with the Project’s Environmental Management Plan through interaction with development support teams. • Worked with company and contractor site management and Security, Safety, Health, and Environment (SSHE) organizations to implement the project and site environmental monitoring programs • Experience and knowledge of ISO 14001 and PNG regulatory requirements.

  • Laboratory Analyst

    Nov 2014 - Nov 2015

  • Field Environment Advisor PNGLNG Project Hides, Hela Province

    Jul 2012 - Nov 2014
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  Pacific Rim Contractors

  May 2016 - Dec 2016

  Heath Safety Environment Coordinator

  • Developed, documented, updated and reviewed HSE procedures and policies to ensure ongoing validity and compliance.• Conducted document risk assessments, safety, and hazard identification audit and provided corrective action recommendations.• Provided ongoing HSE leadership, training, coaching and guidance to all HSE department staff in order to improve their skill and knowledge levels.

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  Lincoln University (NZ)

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  Postgraduate Student
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  Pasifika Eagle Chemicals Limited

  Feb 2018 - Oct 2018

  Environment Health Safety Manager
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  NiuPower Limited

  Jan 2019 - Jul 2019

  HSE Supervisor
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  Kingston Resources Limited

  Sept 2019 - Apr 2020

  Health Safety Environment Coordinator
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  JID

  Jan 2021 - May 2022

  Experienced at coordinating and implementing projects to support the COVID-19 response in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Skilled in working closely with key stakeholders and executing tasks in alignment with humanitarian best practices. Proficient in gathering and analyzing information for reporting purposes, identifying risks and opportunities, and contributing to project management plans. Strong ability to represent organizations at coordination mechanisms and build relationships with governmental and non-governmental bodies. Committed to implementing effective monitoring and evaluation programs to assess the impact of response activities. Show less

  • COVID -19 Response Project Manager

    Aug 2021 - May 2022

  • Work Health Safety & Environment (WHSE) Coordinator

    Jan 2021 - Jul 2021
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  FHI 360

  Jul 2022 - Jan 2025

  Program Manager - PNG EpiC _Global Fund

  Program Manager with experience in managing the PNG EPIC Global Fund program and LOX project at FHI 360. Skilled in planning and monitoring program execution, coordinating projects and managing interdependencies, creating and managing budgets, and cross-project resource management. Experienced in identifying and addressing problems and risks, documenting program activities, and facilitating stakeholder communications, negotiations, and problem-solving. Dedicated to aligning deliverables with program outcomes for effective implementation. Show less