Hester Elsie Susanna (Este) Prinsloo-Jordaan
Environmentl Scientist
Summary
Disciplined Environmental Scientist researching and studying samples of air, water and earth to prevent hazardous material from harming environment. More than 10 years of experience in environmental research and analysis. Developing and maintaining databases and producing project materials such as videos, case studies and visual presentations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environmental Advisor
Tronox Namakwa Sands
8 2014 - Current
- Company Overview: Heavy Minerals Mining
- Site inspections
- Monitoring, updating and implementation of EMS/ EMP’s
- Environmental awareness training
- Implementing ISO 14001
- Updating policies and procedures
- Research and problem solving regarding environmental issues
- SAP HR and Filo
- Wonderware (data capturing program)
- Presenting on developments of environmental work/ issues / performance
- Data capturing, interpretation and report writing
- Reviewing of reports
- Consulting regarding environmental legislation/ issues
- Conducting internal and external audits
- Co-ordinating authority inspections, communication and discussions
- Assisting with health and safety issues
- Risk management (risk assessments and aspect management)
- Supervising environmental monitoring and rehabilitation employees
- Managing, planning and implementation of rehabilitation programs
- Environmental and rehabilitation contract management
- License application and EIA processes co-ordination
- Project Management – (Co-ordination, planning, executing and closing phases)
- Water management
- Waste management
- Radiation Awareness
- Sensitive/Protective area management
- Environmental Monitoring Program management and implementation
- Budgeting and procurement process for environmental management
- EMP and License condition implementation
- Slimes Dam management
- Tailings management
- Mine planning
- Appointment for ECO on various licenses
- Incident investigations (ICAM process)
- Biodiversity management
- Dust management
- Stakeholder engagements
- Hazardous substance management
- Infrastructure management
- Contractor management
- Heavy Minerals Mining
Environmental Officer
De Beers Voorspoed Mine
03.2014 - 07.2014
- Site inspections
- Reporting on site work
- Monitoring, Updating and Implementation of EMS
- Working with Isometrics
- Presenting on developments of environmental work
- Environmental education
- Administration of environmental management
- Using ISO 14001
- Updating current policies and procedures
Research Assistant
Centre for Environmental Management (CEM), University of the Free State
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Contract work – biomonitoring projects, fracking project and mining projects
- Assistant in general functioning of the team
- Conducting the Occupational Health and Safety of the CEM
- First Aider (Level 3) of the CEM
- Conducting research for Master’s degree
- Member of IAIA congress program committee
- Presenting at various congresses (SASAqs, Kimberley Biodiversity Symposium, and Arid Zone Ecology Forum)
Laboratory / Student Assistant
Department of Zoology and Entomology, UFS
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Assistant in general functioning of the team
- Assisting students in classes
- Assisting in fieldwork of department
- Head of Social Committee for Departmental staff
Education
NEBOSH International Diploma in Safety Management - IDIP Unit 1-3
01.2021 - Current
Master’s Degree in Environmental Management - Biodiversity And Conservation, Mini Dissertation Module
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 01.2013 - 12.2013
Honours Bsc degree in Zoology - Wetland Ecology, Conservation Ecology, Animal Behaviour, Biodiversity, The Environment, Research Project, Quantitate Ecology, Research Skills, Science Mythology and Science Communication
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa 01.2011 - 12.2011
BSc Degree in Zoology, Geography and Tourism - Academically Literacy, Chemistry, Zoology, Geology, Learn & Read Development, Tourism Management, Plant Science, Computer Literacy, Environmental Geography, Creative Entrepreneurship, Philosophy, Ecology, GIS
University of North West
Potchefstroom, South Africa 01.2010 - 12.2010
Grade 12 Certificate - Afrikaans 1st language HG, English 2nd language HG, Science HG, Mathematics SG, Hotel management SG, Economics HG, Biology HG
01.2006 - 12.2006
Skills
Ecological Restoration Principles
Environmental risk assessment
Environmental Auditing Techniques
Environmental performance metrics
Environmental auditing
Environmental Compliance
Environmental education
Problem-Solving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Time Management
Self Motivation
Adaptability and Flexibility
Active Listening
Analytical Thinking
Report Writing
Research methods
Task Prioritization
Affiliations
SACNASP- Professional Natural Scientist: Environmental Science
Timeline
NEBOSH International Diploma in Safety Management - IDIP Unit 1-3
01.2021 - Current
Environmental Officer
De Beers Voorspoed Mine
03.2014 - 07.2014
Master’s Degree in Environmental Management - Biodiversity And Conservation, Mini Dissertation Module
University of The Free State
01.2013 - 12.2013
Research Assistant
Centre for Environmental Management (CEM), University of the Free State
01.2012 - 02.2014
Laboratory / Student Assistant
Department of Zoology and Entomology, UFS
01.2011 - 12.2011
Honours Bsc degree in Zoology - Wetland Ecology, Conservation Ecology, Animal Behaviour, Biodiversity, The Environment, Research Project, Quantitate Ecology, Research Skills, Science Mythology and Science Communication
University of The Free State
01.2011 - 12.2011
BSc Degree in Zoology, Geography and Tourism - Academically Literacy, Chemistry, Zoology, Geology, Learn & Read Development, Tourism Management, Plant Science, Computer Literacy, Environmental Geography, Creative Entrepreneurship, Philosophy, Ecology, GIS
University of North West
01.2010 - 12.2010
Grade 12 Certificate - Afrikaans 1st language HG, English 2nd language HG, Science HG, Mathematics SG, Hotel management SG, Economics HG, Biology HG
01.2006 - 12.2006
Environmental Advisor
Tronox Namakwa Sands
8 2014 - Current