Tinashe Michael Mukota
Midrand
Summary
With a proven track record at Airshed Planning Professionals, I excel in air quality and climate change management. Leveraging skills gained from numerous impact assessments and stakeholder engagements, I've garnered effective communication skills that have led to impactful projects, significantly enhancing environmental compliance and operational efficiency. My approach combines technical expertise with strategic stakeholder engagement, driving project success and sustainable outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Air Quality Consultant
Airshed Planning professionals
10.2019 - Current
- Setup of meteorological and ambient air quality monitoring stations as well as the subsequent analysis of downloaded data from such devices
- Noise monitoring and data analysis using Svantek and Brüel & Kjær monitors and suites
- Noise impact modeling using CadnaA or SoundPlan
- Compilation of noise impact assessment reports
- Emissions inventory compilation
- Proficient in quantifying emissions using: Engineering calculations, isokinetic and continuous stack sampling results, US EPA AP42 emission factors, Australian NPI emission factors, IPCC emission factors, ADDAS model (wind erosion)
- Meteorological, topographical and land use data processing and preparation
- Dispersion modeling: experienced in SCREEN, AERMOD, ADMS, CALINE and CALPUFF dispersion models
- Greenhouse gas emissions inventories and pollution prevention plan preparation
- Experienced in the compilation of: Monthly, quarterly and annual Air Quality Monitoring Reports, Noise survey reports, Baseline, scoping and air quality impact assessment reports, Air quality management plans, Emission Reduction Plans, Pollution Prevention Plans, Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change Impact Assessments, and Health impact assessments
- Online NAEIS (National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory System) and SAGERS (South African Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting System) completion and submission
- Knowledge and implementation of local and international regulations such as: National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act No
- 39 of 2004 and it’s amendments, National Framework for the Management of Air Quality in the Republic of South Africa (2018), Strategy to address air pollution in dense low-income settlements (2019), Regulations regarding Air dispersion Modelling, Atmospheric Impact Reports, Pollution Prevention Plans, Atmospheric Emissions reporting system, listed Activities, Controlled Emitters, Ambient Ai Quality Standards, Priority Pollutants and Priority Areas
- WHO Air Quality Guidelines, 2008/50/EC Directive, IFC EHS Guidelines, CEQA Guidelines, Using the MOVES and EMFAC, NEPA Evaluations, EHS laws (CAA, CWA, RCRA, CEQA, DOT, CFC, Cal-OSHA, etc.), regulations, and standards
- A list of some of the projects I’ve worked on can be found here
Lead Researcher (Air Quality)
Nova Institute
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Advanced knowledge of air quality monitoring by performing research
- Pursued funds for ongoing research and collaborated with companies to assess objectives, develop scopes and perform prescribed research
- Maintained documentation and submitted reports per company standards and compliance regulations
- Gave presentations of work and results at various academic and field events
- Taught and mentored over 6 co-workers in the use of passive diffusive samplers
Projects Engineer
Vondex Solar
08.2013 - 12.2015
- Developed and implemented renewable energy solutions to variety of project and design issues
- Reduced waste by designing and implementing efficient project designs using cost effective materials and time lining
- Managed and wrote subcontracts and contracts for various engineering projects across multiple disciplines
- Ensured that all health, safety, and quality assurance process controls were initiated and observed by project members
Education
Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
University of Pretoria
12.2019
Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Environmental Technology
University of Pretoria
12.2016
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Fuels and Energy Engineering
Chinhoyi University of Technology Zimbabwe
07.2013
Skills
- Air Quality Modeling (CALPUFF, AERMOD, SCREEN)
- GHG and climate change assessments, including coordination and mainstreaming
- Noise and Odor Impact Assessments
- Policy development, planning, and implementation
- Program and project planning, and management
- Stakeholder management and coordination, including field plan implementation
- Budgeting and financial management
- People management
- Record keeping, including documentation expertise
- Attention to detail and service delivery orientation
- Problem solving
- Interdisciplinary knowledge
- MS Office and technical report writing
- Research and experimental design
- Advanced data synthesis, assessments, analyses, and interpretation of findings using statistical methodologies
- Maintaining customer and stakeholder relations
Shortcourses
- Air Dispersion Modeling for Environmental Management, Environment Academy (Academia de Meio Ambiente), 02/01/21
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system, Occam Consult, 04/01/21
- ISO 45001 - Occupational Health & Safety management system, Occam Consult, 08/01/21
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Auditor Course, Occam Consult, Pending
- Geographic Information Systems with QGIS, Mining Geology, 08/01/21
- Cartography and Mapping with Surfer, Mining Geology, 09/01/21
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 06/05/88
References
- Dr. Gerrit Kornelius, Associate of Airshed Planning Professionals, +27 (82) 925 9569, gerrit@airshed.co.za
- Dr. Moeketsi Moletsane, PR Consultant Airshed Planning Professionals, +27 72 7684373, jeffrey@airshed.co.za
- Jakkie Strachan, Technical Support Officer at Nova Institute, 0871353560, jakkiestrachan@nova.org.za
- Scott von Memerty / David Muteranduwa, Company Director / Supervisor, +263774664506
Professionalmemberships
- Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE), 100224392
- South African Institute of Chemical Engineers
- National Association for Clean Air (NACA)
- Environmental Assessment Practitioners of South Africa (EAPASA), Pending professional registration
- Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), Pending professional registration
Employment - Currentemployer
Airshed Planning Professionals (Pty) Ltd, Air Quality Consultant, 10/01/19
Affiliations
- Member of the Golden Key Honour Society of South Africa
- I have been involved in the University of Pretoria's mentorship program as an esteemed mentor since 2022
- Voluntary tutor at Hope Warriors Children's Charity
- Swimming coach at Halfway House School
Accomplishments
I have contributed the following publications at conference proceedings:
- Mukota,T. and Kornelius, G. (2018) 'LOCAL DEVELOPMENT OF PASSIVE PM MONITORS', in 2018 Conference of the National Association for Clean Air. Vanderbijlpark,Gauteng: National Association for Clean Air. dol:ISBN:978-0-620-81025-8..
- Mukota,T.Kornelius,G., Pauw,C., and Strachan,J. (2019) 'APPLICATION OF PASSIVE DIFFUSIVE PARTICULATE MONITORS FOR INDOOR MEASUREMENTS',in 2019 Conference of the National Association for Clean Air. Stellenbosch, Western Cape. doI:ISBN: 978-0620-83821-4
- Mukota,T.Kornelius,G., and Pauw,C. (2021) 'SOURCE IDENTIFICATION AND APPORTIONMENT BY USING POSITIVE MATRIX FACTORISATION ',-Unpublished.
Certification
- Air Dispersion Modeling for Environmental Management
- Task force on climate related financial disclosures (TCFD) course completed
- ISO 14001:2015 Environmental management system
- ISO 45001 - Occupational Health & Safety management system
- ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Auditor Course
- Geographic Information Systems with QGIS
- Cartography and Mapping with Surfer
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Air Quality Consultant
Airshed Planning professionals
10.2019 - Current
Lead Researcher (Air Quality)
Nova Institute
01.2018 - 09.2019
Projects Engineer
Vondex Solar
08.2013 - 12.2015
Master of Engineering - Environmental Engineering
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science (Honors) - Environmental Technology
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) - Fuels and Energy Engineering
Chinhoyi University of Technology Zimbabwe
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