AMAN KEDIR
Senior Environmental Engineer
Worabe
Summary
Senior environmental engineer with 10+ years of experience, adept at developing and implementing innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges. Possesses a strong track record in project management, regulatory compliance, and sustainability initiatives, with a focus on optimizing environmental performance and resource conservation. Committed to fostering collaboration and achieving strategic environmental goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Environmental Engineer
Worabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2025
- Conducted comprehensive environmental impact assessments for three major construction projects, securing all necessary permits and ensuring 100% compliance with local regulations, saving the hospital from potential fines and delays.
- Directed cross-functional teams in the design and implementation of innovative, sustainable waste management solutions, optimizing hospital resource allocation and minimizing environmental impact by 45%.
- Spearheaded the implementation and oversight of comprehensive water, wastewater, and air quality monitoring programs, resulting in a 15% reduction in non-compliance issues and a 10% decrease in operational costs.
- Established a comprehensive environmental compliance program, encompassing air/water quality and hazardous waste protocols, ensuring zero regulatory violations across 10 departments and enhancing the hospital’s accreditation score by 15 points.
- Developed and applied a hospital-wide sustainability program focused on reducing carbon footprint, resulting in a 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in the first year.
- Successfully applied and monitored adherence to all relevant Ethiopian environmental regulations and policies, covering air quality, drinking water, wastewater, and hazardous waste management.
- Revolutionized the hospital waste management system by integrating innovative reduction, recycling, and recovery processes, resulting in a 30% reduction in waste and a 20% cost saving.
Project engineer
AKA Water Works Construction PLC
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Reviewed or evaluated the designs for water detention facilities, storm drains, flood control facilities, or other hydraulic structures.
- Implemented a water conservation program resulting in a 20% reduction in water usage.
Resident engineer
Amen Consulting PLC
01.2016 - 05.2016
- Directed Sheno Town’s water supply operations, ensuring consistent access to potable water for 5,000+ residents and businesses while adhering to 70% compliance environmental and safety regulations and guidelines.
Irrigation engineer
Ethiopian Construction Design & Supervision Corporation
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Successfully enforced irrigation techniques on the Lake Omo project, resulting in a 20% increase in crop yield and a 15% reduction in water usage.
Junior Water Supply Engineer
Ethiopian Construction Design & Supervision Corporation
11.2011 - 10.2015
- Supervised the rehabilitation of a critical water pipeline, restoring water supply to over 50,000 residents and businesses. And completed under the schedule.
- Reduced water leakage in the pressure line and distribution line by 15% through the implementation of a new leak detection program; as a result, it saves 30% of domestic water.
Education
MSc - Environmental Engineering
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University
BSc - Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
Arbamich University
Skills
Environmental Compliance and Regulation
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Management System (EMS)
Environmental Sustainability assessment
Implementation and Auditing of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Alignment
Wastewater treatment
Accomplishments
- Led the design implementation of an on-site wastewater treatment system for a 500-bed hospital, reducing pollutant discharge by 60% and saving Br 3,000,000 annually in treatment costs.
- Championed a cross-functional initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieving a 25% reduction in two years through strategic modifications to operational procedure and equipment.
Timeline
Senior Environmental Engineer
Worabe Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
03.2021 - 07.2025
Project engineer
AKA Water Works Construction PLC
05.2016 - 06.2017
Resident engineer
Amen Consulting PLC
01.2016 - 05.2016
Irrigation engineer
Ethiopian Construction Design & Supervision Corporation
10.2015 - 03.2016
Junior Water Supply Engineer
Ethiopian Construction Design & Supervision Corporation
11.2011 - 10.2015
BSc - Water Supply and Environmental Engineering
Arbamich University
MSc - Environmental Engineering
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University