Ahtisham Abbas

Environmental Compliance Officer               Dec 2021 - Sep 2023
Nishat Group, Lahore, Pakistan
● Conducted daily inspections of facilities, including factories, stores, and stockyards, to ensure compliance with HSE systems.
● Created detailed inspection reports and effectively communicated findings to relevant departments.
● Proactively followed up with departments to ensure prompt closure of HSE observations.
● Provided essential support for contractor and factory teams during Job Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment.
● Summarized and communicated additional control measures, risks, and opportunities to concerned departments.
● Maintained and updated complete ISO 14001:2015 documentation in a structured folder format.
● Conducted training sessions as per the established plan and meticulously maintained associated records.
● Authorized critical working equipment, such as forklifts and electric stackers.
● Performed monthly stockyard and store audits, sharing comprehensive reports with relevant teams.
● Issued HSE permits for all non-routine jobs, including those involving factory and contract workers.
Environmental Research Assistant Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
● Conducted research on the Impact of different biochar levels as a soil amendment on Pb distribution in spinach, addressing high metal contamination in soil—a critical contribution to environmental health and safety efforts.
● Collaborated with Ph.D. students on research projects throughout my university tenure, co-authoring a book chapter titled "MICROCONTAMINANTS IN WASTEWATER," demonstrating my commitment to advancing knowledge in environmental health and safety.
● Currently in the process of publishing multiple research papers focused on environmental health and safety, adding to the body of knowledge in this field.
● Proficient in technical research paper and report writing, ensuring the effective communication of research findings and insights, a valuable skill in the realm of EHS.

Environmental Consultant                             Dec 2020 - Jul 2021
Asian Geomats Private Ltd, Lahore, Pakistan
● Ensured timely, compliant environmental data collection and testing in strict accordance with applicable legislation and permit requirements.
● Facilitated seamless communication with external clients and agencies, delivering routine project status updates and maintaining transparency in environmental/HSE matters.
● Orchestrated monitoring programs to precisely track air and water quality, noise levels, and erosion control, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of reports.
● Spearheaded waste minimization, disposal, and recycling initiatives while conducting annual Risk Assessments for environmental processes.
● Oversaw projects to guarantee alignment with scope, schedule, and budget constraints, consistently upholding EHS standards.
 

Environmental Compliance Supervisor                      Oct 2018 - Nov 2020
Sentrum Engineering Services Ltd, Lahore, Pakistan
● Ensured cross-level compliance with evolving environmental laws, regulations, and permits, maintaining up-to-date knowledge.
● Conducted thorough environmental assessments of construction sites, covering soil quality, water sources, and potential hazards.
● Prepared comprehensive Risk Assessments for construction sites to proactively identify and mitigate Harmful risks.
● Managed the acquisition and supervision of necessary environmental permits prior to project initiation.
● Delivered targeted environmental training to construction personnel, promoting adherence to best practices.

Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) - Environmental Science                             Sep 2019 - Dec 2021
Government College University Faisalabad, Faisalabad, Pakistan
 

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Applied Geology                                                    Sep 2014 - Aug 2018
University of the Punjab, Lahore, Lahore