Director
Engineered Water Cycle
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biology) Masters of Applied Science Current Study: PhD in Use of Zeolites for addressing Salinity and Sodicity in Water Treatment
Ben has 20 years experience in the water industry and has researched, built and operated a wide range of water treatment facilities. He has extensive experience in decentralised installations and addressing the concerns of salinity and sodicity in recycled water. He is recognised as a leader in the management, treatment, and beneficial use of wastewater streams that have ‘difficult’ chemistry, organic loads and/or environmental license conditions
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Construction/Installation Water Treatment Systems & Water Treatment Plant Operations
Certificate IV In Assessment and Workplace Training Associate Diploma of Applied Science (Biology) Bachelor of Applied Science (Biology) Bachelor of Science Honours (Biology) Masters of Applied Science (Biology)
Paul has recently completed his research Masters titled ‘Use of Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry in the Assessment of Floristic Change in Central Queensland.’ He has extensive laboratory experience including working for: Queensland Medical Laboratory performing routine endocrine testing of blood samples in their Radioisotopes Laboratory; Australian Laboratory Services testing soil samples in their Soil Acid Sulphate Laboratory; and Central Queensland University running Elemental Analysis (CHNS) and Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry of biological and soil samples for staff members, students and outside clients such as DPI, CSIRO, VicAg and Stanwell Power Station.
Key skills include:
Water Treatment Plant Operator, Field Technician & Construction
Water Treatment Plant Operator, Field Technician & Construction
Consultant
B Agri. Sci. (University of Queensland 1969) M Agri. Sci. (University of Queensland 1978) Adjunct Professor (School of Urban Development, Faculty of Built Environment & Engineering Queensland University of Technology 2006) Adjunct Professor/Senior Research Fellow: part-time (Institute for Resource Industries Sustainability; Central Queensland University 2010-current)
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Environmental Scientist (Water)
Natalie has varied experience in the mining industry, as well as conducting environmental surveys in freshwater systems.
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Business Development
Accomplished sales management and business development professional with over 12 years working experience in the wastewater industry.
Richard actively works with our residential and commercial clients across Australia to understand their needs and ensure they obtain the best advice and treatment solution which best suits their needs regarding treated water quality, budget, installation footprint and operational requirements.
Passionate about providing customer service excellence and delivering practical and reliable solutions, Richard has an honest, open and easy-going communication style which makes him very easy to work and do business with.
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Researcher & Water Treatment Operator
Sohan has almost 2.5 years’ professional experiences working as a researcher in different environmental projects associated with private/governmental organisations. He has over 6 years’ research and development experience (particularly university-based) pertaining to developing and demonstrating innovative technologies for water/wastewater/wastes treatment and management, resource recovery from wastewater/sludge treatment processes, bioenergy recovery, integrated urban water management, with proven ability to work in an outcome-oriented environment under minimal supervision/independently and lead a multidisciplinary team. He has completed his PhD in environmental chemical engineering in 2020 from Advanced Water Management Centre (AWMC), School of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland (UQ). His PhD research focuses on exploring the mechanistic understanding of integration of iron-based salts or iron-rich sludge for multiple benefits across the urban water system.
His key areas of research interest or expertise include the following sectors:
Civil & Environmental Engineer
Ryan previously worked as a project officer writing grant applications, providing cost estimates and project plans. He has also had working experience as a Design Engineer in India and liaised with Environmental Consultants to provide process design and hydraulic flow calculations for a 50 MLD wastewater treatment plant.
His key skills include:
· Stormwater drainage scheme design
· Catchment Modelling
· Estimation of design flow
· Process design for Wastewater Treatment Plant
· Hydraulic Flow Calculation for Treatment Plants
· Python – Programming Language
· Project Proposal/Grant Application
· Project Plan & Budget
· Foundation Design
· Drafting and Cost Estimates for Civil Works
Construction & WTP Operator
Peter has 40 years experience in soil classification environmental testing, including managing a soil lab for 20 years with a staff of 20. He also has 30 years experience using drilling rigs in different applications.
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Construction Manager & Fitter
Construction & Operation
Matt has had seven years experience in maintenance and operation of heavy lifting equipment. In the last two years, he has specialised in construction, maintenance and operation of water treatment equipment.
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Construction & Maintenance
Warrick is a trusted team member sought out for guidance, troubleshooting and training up new employees due to his extensive industry experience. With his excellent communication and interpersonal skills, he builds and maintains collaborative working relationships with peers and clients.
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