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Ramesh Dahal

Kathmandu,Bagmati

Summary

US graduate having 15+ years long work experience in civil engineering construction. Having 8+ years long work experience in environmental sector. Successfully accomplished Environmental Impact (EIA, IEE) studies of 10+ sand, stone and limestone quarries. Prepared environmental management plan, landscape rehabilitation/ reclamation plans, waste management plan of multiple mining projects. Interested and able to live and work even in remote locations.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Leader

Shivapuri Mines and Mineral Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - Current


  • Got confirmed Zone of influence (ZoI) of 12 quarries/mines projects.
  • Identified direct/indirect environmental impact in physical (water, air, sound, soil, man-made physical infrastructure etc.), biological ( plant, animal, organism etc.), chemical (hazardous, non-hazardous materials), and social environment (culture, economy, population, religion, belief, social conflict etc.)
  • Confirmed impact measurement indicators together with clients, got approval of SMART Environment Management Plan (EMP)
  • Got approval on Environmental Audit Plan ( human resource, budget, timeline, accountability etc.) from government regulatory body
  • Coached study team in developing 'Self-Monitoring Mechanism; complain-handling mechanism' of clients.
  • Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
  • Mentored Sociologist, Geologist, Zoologist, Environmental specialist, Civil engineer and others, helping them for their effective deliverables in environmental impact studies.
  • Presented EIA,IEE study reports, Environmental Management Plan, indicators to the government regulatory body, clients and stakeholders, adapted feedback and got final report approval of 12 projects.

Team Leader

Blue Shine Roda Dhunga Udhyog Private Limited
01.2022 - Current
  • Baseline studies of air, water, sound and soil quality; direct/indirect impact prediction; identifying impact measurement indicators; preparation of Environment Management Plan (EMP), Environmental Audit Plan; development of Self-monitoring Mechanism; complain-handling mechanism;; reclamation/ rehabilitation action plans of following mines:
  • Operating Stone Quarry (Blue Shine Roda Dhunga Udhyog Private Limited)

Team Leader

IS Company Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - Current
  • Baseline studies of air, water, sound and soil quality; direct/indirect impact prediction; identifying impact measurement indicators; preparation of Environment Management Plan (EMP), Environmental Audit Plan; development of Self-monitoring Mechanism; complain-handling mechanism;; reclamation/ rehabilitation action plans of following mines:
  • Sand Quarry (Brief Environmental Examination of IS Company Pvt
  • Ltd.)

Team Leader

Panchadevi Khanij Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - Current
  • Baseline studies of air, water, sound and soil quality; direct/indirect impact prediction; identifying impact measurement indicators; preparation of Environment Management Plan (EMP), Environmental Audit Plan; development of Self-monitoring Mechanism; complain-handling mechanism;; reclamation/ rehabilitation action plans of following mines:
  • Sand Quarry (Panchadevi Khanij Pvt
  • Ltd.)

Team Leader

Balaji Khanij Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
  • Baseline studies of air, water, sound and soil quality; direct/indirect impact prediction; identifying impact measurement indicators; preparation of Environment Management Plan (EMP), Environmental Audit Plan; development of Self-monitoring Mechanism; complain-handling mechanism;; reclamation/ rehabilitation action plans of following mines:
  • Sand Quarry (Balaji Khanij Pvt
  • Ltd)

Team Leader

Tirupati Khanij Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - Current
  • Baseline studies of air, water, sound and soil quality; direct/indirect impact prediction; identifying impact measurement indicators; preparation of Environment Management Plan (EMP), Environmental Audit Plan; development of Self-monitoring Mechanism; complain-handling mechanism;; reclamation/ rehabilitation action plans of following mines:
  • Sand Quarry (Tirupati Khanij Pvt
  • Ltd.)

Lecturer

Kathmandu University
01.2019 - Current
  • Teaching 'Natural Resource Economics' to the class of Bachelor in Development Finance
  • Teaching 'Sustainable Development' to the class of Bachelor’s Degree in Development Studies
  • Teaching 'Environmental Policy and Law' to the class of Bachelor in Development Studies

Team Leader

Blue Shine Stone Quarry
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Baseline studies of air, water, sound and soil quality; direct/indirect impact prediction; identifying impact measurement indicators; preparation of Environment Management Plan (EMP), Environmental Audit Plan; development of Self-monitoring Mechanism; complain-handling mechanism;; reclamation/ rehabilitation action plans of following mines:
  • Operating Stone Quarry

Environmental Specialist

Bottlers Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Company Overview: EIA for Coca-Cola Nepal Ltd
  • EIA of Bottlers Nepal Pvt
  • Ltd
  • For Coca-Cola Nepal Ltd
  • EIA for Coca-Cola Nepal Ltd

Environmental Specialist

Government of Nepal, Ministry of Energy
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Connecting 132 KV D/C transmission line (57.5 MW) to National Grid
  • Connecting 132 KV D/C transmission line (57.5 MW) to National Grid, the project owned by the Government of Nepal, Ministry of Energy
  • Connecting 132 KV D/C transmission line (57.5 MW) to National Grid

Teaching Assistant

Clark University
09.2014 - 12.2014
  • Company Overview: Teaching/Coaching/Mentoring experience
  • Worked as a Teaching Assistant at Clark University, Massachusetts, USA
  • Teaching/Coaching/Mentoring experience

Education

Master of Science - Environmental Science & Policy

Clark University
01.2016

Intensive English Language -

University of Findlay
01.2014

High School Diploma -

Tribhuvan University
Pulchwok Engineering Campus
08-1998

Skills

  • GIS (Arc Map)
  • AutoCAD
  • Total Station
  • Deltascope
  • Varner Caliper
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Publications

  • Evidence-Based Participatory Policy Making in BIMSTEC countries, Book Chapter, 09/21
  • Unlocking High Sustainability Energy Potential in Zambia: An Integrative Collaborative Project Approach, Journal of Sustainable Development, Canada, 01/21
  • Loss of Food and Habitat put Redpanda under Threat, 11/19
  • Controlling Air Pollution in Kathmandu City, 10/19
  • Women are More Vulnerable to Climate Change, 09/19
  • Taming Floods and Landslides, 07/19

Training

  • Intensive English Language, University of Findlay, Findlay, OH, 04/14
  • Land Tenure and Property Rights, USAID/Canvas.net, 05/17
  • Post Disaster Response and Operation in the United States, Federal Emergency Management Agency/Clark University, 05/16
  • Cost Effective Storm Water Solution, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Worcester, MA, 04/16
  • Quality Control and Monitoring, Tribhuvan University, IOE, Pulchowk Engineering Campus, 02/12
  • Management and Implementation of Development Project, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, 09/13
  • Negotiation & Conflict Resolution, Macquarie Graduate School of Management, Australia, 05/27
  • Water in Thirsty World, Open University, 04/17
  • Climate Change, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, 04/17
  • Agriculture and the World we Live in, Massey University, New Zealand, 04/17

Skills

GIS (Arc Map), AutoCAD, Total Station, Deltascope, Varner Caliper, English (professional), Hindi (working), Nepali (motor tone), US driving license

Accomplishments

    Environmental Studies (12 mine projects), Ecological Services plan ( 1 No)

Affiliations

  • Proactve Research Services Private Limited, Nepal
  • Samundra Nepal

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Languages

Nepali
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Professional Working

Interests

  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Community Cleanup

Timeline

Team Leader

Shivapuri Mines and Mineral Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - Current

Team Leader

Blue Shine Roda Dhunga Udhyog Private Limited
01.2022 - Current

Team Leader

IS Company Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - Current

Team Leader

Panchadevi Khanij Pvt. Ltd.
01.2022 - Current

Team Leader

Blue Shine Stone Quarry
01.2022 - 02.2022

Team Leader

Balaji Khanij Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - Current

Team Leader

Tirupati Khanij Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - Current

Lecturer

Kathmandu University
01.2019 - Current

Environmental Specialist

Bottlers Nepal Pvt. Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2018

Environmental Specialist

Government of Nepal, Ministry of Energy
01.2017 - 12.2017

Teaching Assistant

Clark University
09.2014 - 12.2014

Intensive English Language -

University of Findlay

Master of Science - Environmental Science & Policy

Clark University

High School Diploma -

Tribhuvan University
Ramesh Dahal