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Finbarr NJOKU

Environmental Scientalist
2/1, 2 Craigbo Place Glasgow

Summary

A versatile, highly motivated and enthusiastic with expertise in Geosciences, inventory management, teaching, auditing, alternative (carbon free) energy sources and environmental management seeking to acquire relevant experience. Aiming to get an insight into organisational functionality, obtain greater awareness to organisation’s products and services and to make a significant contribution towards the respected image of an organisation.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Chief Environmental Scientist

National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)
2 2014 - Current
  • Respond to oil spill incidents on oil company facilities through exercise called Joint Investigation Visit (JIV)
  • Involved in monitoring and cleaning up of impacted areas affected by oil spill
  • Involved in post clean up of impacted areas
  • Involved in monitoring of remediation processes of impacted area
  • Certification and close out of sites.
  • Conducted hazardous waste management studies.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.
  • Served as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Prepared detailed scientific reports or presentations based on findings.
  • Prepared detailed reports on findings from environmental studies, effectively communicating results to stakeholders.
  • Contributed to policy development for environmental protection at the local and regional level, influencing positive change within the community.
  • Assessed the long-term effects of climate change on ecosystems, informing mitigation strategies and adaptation plans for future scenarios.
  • Provided expert guidance on environmentally sensitive design strategies for new construction projects, minimizing negative impacts on natural resources.
  • Conducted habitat restoration projects that promoted biodiversity and improved overall ecosystem health in affected areas.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to address complex environmental issues, leading to successful project outcomes.
  • Facilitated public outreach programs to educate communities about the importance of conservation efforts and sustainable living practices.
  • Completed permit applications and maintained environmental permits.
  • Developed innovative solutions for waste management challenges, leading to reduced landfill utilization and increased recycling rates.

Audit Supervisor

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
2009.11 - 2010.12
  • Responsible for periodic review of stock transaction, survey of supplies prices, pre and post payment audit checks, payroll audit, asset verification, periodic stock count, staff list verification.

Store/Inventory Officer

Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
2007.08 - 2009.11
  • Responsible for taking stock of finished goods on daily basis, ensure accurate daily stock of finished goods physically and electronically, receipt of finished goods from production floor at the end of the day and ensuring same are transferred through SAP, ensuring the proper moving of finished goods from the production floor to the warehouse using SOP, updating bin cards.

2005.09 - 2006.08
  • Responsible for inspection of bore holes under construction and general job planning.

Intern

Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited (TOTAL)
2003.10 - 2004.03
  • Involve in the routine inspection of well heads and flow stations, analysis of gas sales and general geology

Education

Master of Science - Energy and Environmental management

University of Abertay Dundee
Scotland
2011.04 - 2012.05

B.Tech - Geology

Federal University of Technology Owerri
Owerri
2000.04 - 2005.05

High School Diploma -

Government Secondary School Owerri
Owerri
1997.05 - 1997.05

Skills

Effective communication skills to convey scientific findings, write reports and present research to diverse audience. I was selected as one of the moderators in the company’s weekly knowledge sharing sections.

  • Site Inspection
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Compliance inspections
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • Environmental education
  • Hazardous waste remediation
  • Waste Reduction
  • Hazardous waste management
  • Environmental assessment
  • Environmental remediation
  • Environmental Compliance
  • Time Management
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Personal Information

    • Status: Married
    • Date of Birth: 06/12/81

    References

    Available on request

    Timeline

    Master of Science - Energy and Environmental management

    University of Abertay Dundee
    2011.04 - 2012.05

    Audit Supervisor

    Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
    2009.11 - 2010.12

    Store/Inventory Officer

    Emzor Pharmaceutical Industries Limited
    2007.08 - 2009.11

    2005.09 - 2006.08

    Intern

    Elf Petroleum Nigeria Limited (TOTAL)
    2003.10 - 2004.03

    B.Tech - Geology

    Federal University of Technology Owerri
    2000.04 - 2005.05

    High School Diploma -

    Government Secondary School Owerri
    1997.05 - 1997.05

    Chief Environmental Scientist

    National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA)
    2 2014 - Current
    Finbarr NJOKUEnvironmental Scientalist