PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Jeremy Ham B. Env. Sc. (Hons)
 Environmental Scientist


Summary
Jeremy Ham holds the position of Environmental Scientist with Earth Systems. He has expertise and experience in multidisciplinary environmental assessment and management. Jeremy is proficient in geographical information systems (GIS) and graphic design.

From the period of October – November 2005, as an employee of Earth Systems, Jeremy was seconded to Yarra Valley Water, lending his skills in data analysis and research to assist in the development of the Water Supply-Demand Strategy for Melbourne.

Since joining Earth Systems in September 2005, Jeremy’s GIS and mapping skills have have been utilised for a number of projects, including the Phu Kham Copper-Gold Project Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) in Lao PDR.

Education and Affiliations
Bachelor of Environmental Science (First Class Honours), Monash University, Victoria, 2003.

Honours Thesis Topic: An assessment of the impact of fire control lines on soil properties and the local environment - a case study at Bunyip State Park, Victoria.

Awards
Honours Scholarship - School of Geography and Environmental Science, Monash University. 2003.

Countries of Work Experience
Australia, Lao PDR

Professional History

  • September 2005 to date, Environmental Scientist, Earth Systems Pty Ltd.
  • 2003 Honours Thesis, Monash University.
  • 2001-2003, Fieldwork (various).
    • Fowlers Gap Research Station, NSW
    • Flora/Fauna Surveys, Strathbogie Ranges, V
    • Queenscliff Marine Station, Vic
    • Heron Island Research Station, Queensland

Representative Experience
Mr. Ham's recent roles and projects include:

  • Onsite support for the Phu Bia Gold Mine Environment Department, Lao PDR. Role involved directing department personnel on a daily basis; environmental monitoring and report writing; general environmental support for operations on issues such as erosion control, waste management, water quality monitoring, rehabilitation, etc.
  • Phu Kham Copper-Gold ESIA (Lao PDR).
  • The development of a Water Efficiency Service Implementation Strategy for City West Water.

In the period that Jeremy has worked with Earth Systems, he has contributed to a number of projects including:

  • Contaminated site assessment at CSR Bradford.
  • Rehabilitation assessment of the KWR Mineral Sands project.
  • Phu Kham Copper-Gold ESIA (Lao PDR).
  • The development of a Water Efficiency Service Implementation Strategy for City West Water.

Jeremy has also assisted Yarra Valley Water in the development of the Water Supply-Demand Strategy for Melbourne through data analysis and research.

Other Skills
Jeremy is proficient in a number of software packages including GIS (MapInfo and ArcGIS); Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop; and Microsoft desktop publishing programs.