Tolu Adeleye, P.Eng.

Experience

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  Nigeria Bottling Company

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

  Student Intern
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  Nigeria Stored Products Research Institute

  Sept 2014 - Dec 2014

  Student Intern
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  NNPC Retail Ltd.

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

  Junior Environmental Engineer

  • Investigated and analysed the fate and certain emerging contaminants of concern in a water, soil and air by conducting a well detailed multimedia fugacity model.• Designed and prepared a comprehensive phase one environmental site assessment for an abandoned gas station and a commercial property.• Reviewed different environmental reports, designs and drawings related to development applications (e.g. stormwater management)• Managed variety of environmental site assessment (ESA) projects such as contaminated gas stations and brownfield to ensure compliance with the schedules and allocated budgets and that projects conform to policies, guidelines and regulations• Reviewed and provided comments on designs, drawings and reports related to development applications ensuring applications are meeting all applicable guidelines, design criteria and standards• Liaised and negotiated with the stakeholders, government agencies, consultants, contractors, and developers on matters related to redevelopment of a Brownfield• Assisted in developing engineering development manual, which include, new guidelines, policies and procedures related to new development; provide technical advice and guidance on environmental issues related to internal departments and external agencies. Show less

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  Royal Farms

  Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

  Engineer Intern
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  Fabrication Workshop

  Nov 2017 - Dec 2017

  Apprentice
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  University of Windsor

  May 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Utilized computerized process control to operate and maintain a lab-scale wastewater treatment plant (Biochemical Methane Potential) at the University of Windsor.• Monitored flow rates and performed daily sludge wasting to maintain desired solids retention time (SRT)• Completed and maintained plant log sheets, data entry, and reports• Calibrated and performed preventive maintenance on instrumentation by daily calibration with blanks, standards and quality control check• Controlled and monitored water quality by carrying out further analysis on water samples and ensured the effluent met the standard regulation.• Regularly performed pipe-fittings, checked for possible leaks, rectified leaks and fixed faulty connections• Conducted and presented seminars, laboratory sessions and discussion groups with professors and industry partners on water and wastewater treatment. • Ensured the regulatory compliance per the Environmental Protection Act and the Ontario Water Resource act was achieved by proper treatment before disposal of water and wastewater• Analysed data and reported scientific observation in a concise manner to different engineering journals. Show less

  • Graduate Assistant

    Jan 2018 - Nov 2019

  • Research Assistant

    May 2018 - Oct 2019
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  Sutherland

  Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

  Technical Support Specialist

  • Analyzed, diagnosed, and resolved basic to advanced technical concerns of clients over the phone• Answered phones and responded to different customer requests promptly by utilizing strong oracy, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.• Provided customers with excellent product and service information• Identified, researched, and resolved technical customer issues as trained• Conducted detailed documentation of customer notes, reports and logs• Met client contractual goals and metrics with regards to providing excellent client services. Show less

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  Lakeside Produce

  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020

  Team Supervisor

  • Managed the labour workforce and supervised the crop workers, growers and greenhouse workers• Ensured the smooth running of the day to day greenhouse operations and reporting to the farm manager• Coached and retrained new hires on how to perform different farm operations such as pruning, suckering, j-hooking, de-leafing, picking, lowering and any duty required on the farm• Delegated and ensured different roles assigned to the growers and crop workers were done effectively in a timely fashion• Contributed ideas to the development of expansion plans for the long-term growth of the farm• Organized weekly meeting with management and consultants to plan, discuss and coordinate the farm• Managed the irrigation and wastewater generated on the farm and ensuring standard effluent is reached before disposal Show less

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  Clean Harbors

  Jan 2021 - Nov 2021

  Project coordinator

  • Reviewing documents, development applications and comprehensive environmental reports and identifying where policy and program interests will impact the stakeholders and reporting appropriate action to the Manager • Providing technical expertise and assistance on capital projects, such as expansion plans, spills and containment strategies on site, and compliance with environmental laws• Representing the department interests at meetings, committees and liaising with consultants, municipalities, developers, and other agencies• Performing several environmental/geotechnical engineering assignments for various clients across Ontario such as geotechnical investigations, environmental site assessments (Phase I and II ESAs), engineering specifications/drawings, construction oversight and management of environmental remediation projects, engineering cost-estimates, technical and financial proposals Show less

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  GHD

  Nov 2021 - Dec 2023

  Environmental Engineer Intern

  -Conducting field work including groundwater/soil sampling, water level monitoring, investigative drilling, monitor well installation, soil and groundwater remediation (excavation, in-situ, etc.), contractor oversight, air monitoring, stream and river rehabilitation, site restoration, and construction inspections for both emergency spill response and long-term environmental investigation and remediation projects-Assisting Project Managers with preparing proposals, work plans, cost estimates, memorandums, letters, tables, figures, presentations.-Performing data compilation, interpretation, and evaluation of environmental regulations to assist in the preparation of engineering reports-Assisting with coordination of field activities including coordinating field personnel, analytical laboratory project set up, and procuring subcontractors and equipment-Supporting the coordination of internal GHD technical resources and support staff including drafting, database, chemists, and other personnel-Reviewing, understanding, and interpreting provincial and federal acts and regulations Show less

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  Halton Region

  Dec 2023 - now

  Landfill Technologist

  -Responsible for implementing innovative waste management strategies, overseeing landfill operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and contributing to environmental sustainability initiatives. -Overseeing gas collection and flare system operation on open landfill sites.-Managing cell construction and gas collection expansion on open landfill sites-Overseeing and monitoring the leachate and gas from closed landfill sites