Envirochem Services Personnel Profiles

Envirochem Services Personnel Profiles
Thomas (Tom ) Finnbogason, B.Sc., Founding Partner
This Prarie boy from Winnipeg headed west and, well, never looked back. Tom
opened the doors to Envirochem in 1984 and has since become well-known for
his expertise in managing marine and freshwater issues (dredging, ocean
disposal, fisheries regulations), PCB and hazard waste management,
contaminated sites, permitting and environmental auditing. Outside of work,
Tom is usually consumed by something to do with hockey. Contact Tom:
tom@envirochem.com
Paul Beauchemin, P.Eng., Partner
A chemical engineer by training, Paul’s inquiring mind has led him into developing
an amazing array of technical and management expertise. Paul specializes in
process controls for pollution prevention, air quality and Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
management, permitting, development of environmental management systems
(EMS), compliance and EMS auditing, electronic waste management , energy
management and biomass assessments. Paul is a certified Energy Manager, GHG
Verifier and EMS Lead Auditor (EMS-LA). Paul received the distinguished PNWIS
Robert Stockman award for his dedication and achievements in air quality. Paul is
an avid sailor and traveler in his spare time. Contact Paul: paul@envirochem.com
Anthony Dickinson, M.Eng., P.Eng., Manager, Technical and
Engineering Services
A former forest products executive with close business ties to China, Anthony
heads our Technical and Engineering Services group drawing on 14 years’
experience in environmental management. He oversees field sampling (air,
water and soil); leads permit management activities including applications and
reporting, NPRI, GHG calculations, carbon footprints; technical assessment of
pollution control equipment; conducts EMS and compliance audits; and guides
the development of Envirochem’s signature software application, eDICTS™. He
is a trained EMS auditor and GHG Verifier. If Anthony is not working, he’s on the
soccer pitch or travelling somewhere few have been. Contact Anthony:
anthony@envirochem.com.
Andrew MacKay, M.E.S., Manager, Environmental
Management Systems
Andrew brings over 18 years’ experience developing and implementing EMS
and auditing programs; environmental compliance auditing; site and
environmental assessments; permitting; media sampling; and training. He has
also acted as an “Outsourced Environmental Manager” for several companies.
Andrew received his certificate for ISO 14001 Lead Auditor training and is a
pending EMS Lead auditor (EMS-LA). He is a sports enthusiast and takes equal
pleasure teasing his workmates. Contact Andrew: andrew@envirochem.com
Tony Di Nino, M.Eng., P.Eng., Senior Environmental Engineer
Tony is a senior lead environmental compliance and EMS auditor with designations
including CEA and EMS (LA). He has completed over 200 compliance and /or EMS
audits of pulp mills, dams, landfills, special waste storage facilities, wood preservation
facilities, rendering plants, manufacturing facilities, and mines. Not only has Tony
assisted industrial clients in developing and maintaining their EMS to meet ISO14001
requirements he has also conducted ISO 14001 certification audits throughout North
America. He has prepared environmental risk assessment guides, environmental
procedures, and spill/ fire contingency plans for industrial clients. Tony is an avid
sportsman which helps him keep up with his young family. Contact Tony:
tony@envirochem.com.
Darryl Stowe, B.Sc., P.Chem., Residuals Manager
Darryl, a local boy born and raised in North Vancouver, has over 18 years
experience in the industry. As a Professional Chemist, he brings vast experience
in the treatment and disposal of hazardous waste, environmental regulatory
affairs, waste facility permitting, hazard assessments, hazardous building
materials disposal, and environmental compliance audits. Darryl manages our
Vancouver Island office in Courtenay. When he’s not up to his waist in waste,
Darryl can be found on the golf course, on the ice or on the diamond. Contact
Darryl: darryl@envirochem.com
Job Kihara, Dip. Tech. (Chem.), B.Sc. MBA, Technician
Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Job has gradually adjusted to cooler climates
and a busy schedule as an Environmental Technician. Job has conducted over
50 compliance and EMS audits for heavy industry clients in forest products,
oilsands, shipyards, marine transportation and manufacturing. Job is our lead
field sampler for air quality, stormwater and soils. He has also contributed to
numerous air dispersion models and odour studies. His technical knowledge is
rounded out with a certificate as a trained EMS auditor (QMI 2007). A retired
rugby “star”, Job enjoys riding his motorcycle (when it works) and playing
checkers. Contact Job: job@envirochem.com
Olga Petrov, M.Sc., B.Sc., EET, Air Quality Expert
Our resident optimist brings tremendous depth in air quality management.
Previously the Head of the Air Quality Control Department in Serbia,
Yugoslavia, Olga has undertaken novel research in odour sampling and
management; led ambient and indoor air sampling and related health risk
assessment; selection and engineering controls’ effectiveness testing;
dispersion modelling and pollution prevention planning. Olga is also a highly
regarded and enthusiastic instructor in Chemical Sciences Technology at
BCIT. Not one to rest, Olga also completed her M.Sc. at Royal Roads with a
focus on sustainability. Contact Olga: olga@envirochem.com.
Mark Holford, M. Eng., P.Eng., HSE Specialist
Mark brings a unique “blend” to Envirochem clients as a former industry HSE
Manager and current vinter based on Vancouver Island. As a previous HSE
Manager, Mark has proven “hands on experience” to set department plans;
assess regulatory compliance status and implement performance improvement
actions; lead corporate HSE benchmarking; design and implement audit
protocols; and perform technical environmental integrity audits. He has also
developed Job Safety Assessments/ Job Hazard Assessments (JSA/JHA) and is
familiar with the Work Safe BC CORE program. Contact Mark:
markh@envirochem.com.
Martin Tampier, M.Eng., Renewable Energy Specialist
Mr. Tampier is a Canadian renewable energy expert with multilingual
capabilities. He has authored numerous leading edge studies including
renewable energy policy (“Promoting Green Power in Canada”); biomass
support policies in North America; and optimal uses for bugwood (BC Ministry
of Forests and Range). Martin has become a widely recognized expert for his
practical insights on the advantages and disadvantages of different biomass use
options. He is also highly versed in air pollution with emphasis on climate
change issues and carbon dioxide emissions and offsets from the industrial
sector. Contact Martin: response@envirochem.com.
Cheryl Campbell, M.A.Sc., Management Systems Specialist
Cheryl brings over 14 years’ experience that includes developing, implementing
and evaluating EHS, Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Occupational
Health and Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS), Quality Management Systems
(QMS), energy management systems, electronics recycling systems and workplace
training in various business sectors. She is an Environmental Professional –
Compliance Auditor EP(CEA), and Environmental Management System Lead
Auditor EMS(LA). With a keen eye for practicality and continual improvement,
Cheryl delivers on, “not just knowing HSE requirements, but how to successfully
interpret, apply, and meet those requirements at the facility level.” Contact Cheryl
at: cheryl@campbellauditing.com.
Jason Seeley, B.Sc., Environmental Engineer (EIT)
Jason has been with Envirochem for over three years since graduating from
UBC with a degree in Chemical Engineering. Jason has become our resident
carbon footprint specialist while conducting odour management studies and
hazardous building material management and disposal. Jason is also a field
technician for air and stormwater sampling. He also provides support, data
management, and demo building for our Software, ENVOLV™.
Contact Jason at: jason@envirochem.com.
Andriana Beauchemin, BA, LEED & Sustainability Specialist
Andriana offers Envirochem clients practical and innovative approaches to
Sustainability through Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and is
a LEED for Homes specialist. She has been engaged in LEED-guided assignments for
residential and commercial sites including waste management of Little Mountain
(Vancouver, BC) low rise building demolition. This assignment has included
materials identification (hazardous and non-hazardous), segregation, re-use and
disposal. Contact Andriana: response@envirochem.com.
Software and System Specialists ….
Anthony Dickinson directs our highly innovative group of programmers and application managers. Our
software specialists work closely with the environmental service personnel to ensure Envirochem
applications address real world needs.
Anthony Dickinson, P.Eng., Director, Software Development and
Installations
Wearing his second hat, Anthony has directed program design and installation for
over eight years. Over this period, Envirochem’s signature program eDICTSTM has
been installed by a wide spectrum of industry to improve environmental
performance and, in many cases, obtain certifications (ISO 14001) and industry
awards. Anthony combines a solid foundation software development and project
management to ensure programs are installed on time and budget. Contact Anthony:
anthony@envirochem.com.
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J. “Junior” Duzic, Lead Programmer
Inspired by innovation, Junior has assimilated ideas from Envirochem field staff with
leading edge programming to generate applications trusted by a wide array of
industrial sectors. He re-wrote our signature software program eDICTSTM from the
dark ages of software (DAO to .net environment) to the extremely customizable and
user friendly version in use today. He redesigned the basic structure of eDICTS to
allow the software to connect to multiple databases and database types (i.e. MS
Access, SQL, Oracle). Contact Junior at: response@envirochem.com.
Bill Howells, Contract Systems Manager and Installer
From Yemen to BC, Bill has worked in many diverse cultures and IT scenarios. He has
set up and installed UNIX, Novell and Microsoft systems, networks, and workstations.
Most recently with Envirochem, Bill installed a customized version of Envirochem’s
DICTS TM software for dispatching and HR installed an upgraded operating system to
improve IT efficiency. Contact Bill: response@envirochem.com.
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Dave Fox, Network Administrator and SQL Specialist
Dave is a recent addition to our software team. He strengthens our SQL programming
skills and will be invaluable in setting up new installs in the variety of network
environments that exist today. Dave will work with Jaromir to develop custom reports
as required by clients.
Shwetank QA/QC Tester
As part of our commitment to continual improvement, Shwetank systematically tests
each module of Envirochem’s signature application, eDICTSTM, to ensure that all the
features function as they were designed to. Every bug is documented and tested after
fixing to ensure maximum reliability and performance. Contact Shwetank:
response@envirochem.com