Sanata Dama

About the Candidate

Sanata Dama

Ottawa, ON

(343) 322 6128, damasanata@gmail.com

www.linkedin.com/in/sanata-dama-04a9ba198

PROFILE

Dedicated Environmental Engineer with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology and extensive experience in regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, and remediation programs. Passionate about applying innovative solutions to environmental challenges and contributing to sustainability initiatives.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICAITONS

·         Bilingual: English and French

·         Regulatory Compliance

·         Environmental Impact Assessment

·         Remediation Program Design

·         Quality Assurance/Quality Control

·         Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

·         Data Analysis

·         Instruments: ICP-MS, FP-XRF, Microwave digester

·         Multicultural Competencies

·         Attention to details

·         Teaching and Training

·         OSHA /RCRA40-Hour HAZWOPER

WORK EXPERIENCE

Environmental Engineer                                                                                            October 2022-February 2024

Bechtel Corporation, USA

·         Ensure that Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) projects are in compliance with state, federal, and country environmental permits and regulations, and in particular with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) requirements

·         Develop and implement procedures for assessing environmental impact and designing improvement and remediation programs

·         Evaluate environmental impact, prepare reports

Environmental Investigator                                                                                        January 2022-October 2022

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality/Greater Houston Regional Office, USA

·         Conducted surveys, investigations, and technical inspections to enforce environmental regulations

·         Investigated pollution and contamination sources, collected and analyzed environmental samples, and provided expert testimony during legal proceedings.

·         Provided technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and other stakeholders

regarding environmental regulations

Graduate Research Assistant                                                                                                                    2018-2021

Texas Southern University, USA

·         Collected and analyzed environmental samples using advanced instrumentation (ICP-MS, FP-XRF)

·         Conducted chemical and biological analyses, prepared research reports, and presented findings at conferences

·         Collaborated with faculty research team to develop multicultural competencies for publications

Graduate Teaching/Lab Assistant                                                                                                            2015-2021

Texas Southern University, USA

·         Instructed and supervised students in laboratory procedures, safety protocols, and analytical techniques

·         Maintained laboratory equipment and safety standards, graded assignments, and provided feedback to students

Independent Consultant                                                                                                                                      2008 -2009

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GTZ), Burkina Faso

·         Supervised staff and assisted in the development of environmental policies and procedures

·         Interpreted and verified analytical results, ensuring compliance with quality assurance standards

Internships

Intern at the National Office of Drinking Water (ONEP_Tensift), MOROCCO                     02/2008-06/2008

Designed and analyzed sanitation networks, conducted technical inspections, and provided regulatory expertise

Intern at the Regional Establishment Development and Construction of Tensift (ERAC/Tensift) MOROCCO                                                                                                                                                05/2006-07/2006

·         Monitored construction site of a new development project called Tamansourt

·         Proposed a Wastewater Treatment Plant Design

EDUCATION

Ph.D. in Environmental Toxicology

Texas Southern University, USA, December 2021

M.S in  Sanitation Engineering and Environmental Management

Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco, June 2008

B.S in Urban Waste Management

Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco, July 2006