Karl Ramjohn

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Karl Ramjohn

M.Sc. (Tropical Environments), B.Sc. (Physics)

Senior Environmental Consultant

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  • Lange Park
  • Trinidad and Tobago

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Professional experience

  • 1997 - present

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Educational background

  • Sep 1998 - Aug 2000
    University of the West Indies

    SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT OF TROPICAL ENVIRONMENTS, M.Sc.

    Energy & The Environment; Development Impact Assessment & Control; Sustainable Land Use & Production Systems; Pollution Monitoring, Control & Abatement

  • Sep 1991 - Aug 1995
    University of the West Indies

    PHYSICS (PURE & APPLIED), B.Sc.

    Environmental Physics; Medical Physics & Bio-engineering; Materials Science.

  • Languages
    English (First language)

About me

EXPERIENCE
 
My professional career over the past 13 years has included all levels of involvement in more than 100 projects related to Environment & Sustainable Development, encompassing Environmental Impact Assessment, Water Quality, Environmental Monitoring, Tropical Ecosystems, Tropical Biodiversity, Coastal Vulnerability, Eco–spatial Analysis and Environmental Systems Modelling. Professional consultancy projects in the terrestrial, coastal and marine environments have included upstream energy (exploration, drilling and transmission), downstream energy (industrial estates), infrastructure development for water resources (drainage and irrigation, potable and wastewater), transportation, coastal protection, oil spill contingency planning, biophysical instrumentation, and site remediation.
 
Relevant projects that exemplify my professional experience within the past 10 years include:
 
• Spatial - Ecological Scoping Assessment for Guapo Bay, Southwest Trinidad. On behalf of Coastal Dynamics Ltd as part of the EIA for offshore blocks in Gulf of Paria; Senior Consultant. August 2008 –
 
• Water Quality & Environmental Chemistry Surveys of the Salybia and Matura Rivers, Northeast Trinidad. On behalf of Haskoning Caribbean Ltd as part of the EIA for WASA Improvement of Surface Water Supply at the North Oropuche Treatment Facility; Senior Consultant. May 2008 –
 
• Surveys and Assessment of Aquatic-Riparian Ecology of the Salybia and Matura Rivers, Northeast Trinidad. On behalf of Haskoning Caribbean Ltd as part of the EIA for WASA Improvement of Surface Water Supply at the North Oropuche Treatment Facility; Senior Consultant. May 2008 –
 
• Eco-spatial and Biodiversity Assessment of Littoral, Wetland and Coastal Nearshore Environments at Galeota Peninsula and Guayaguayare Bay. On behalf of Coastal Dynamics Oceanographic Consultants as part of the EIA for proposed works related to the transfer of Galeota Port to National Energy Corporation of Trinidad & Tobago Ltd. Senior Consultant. March 2008 – May 2008
 
• Water Resources Monitoring: Environmental Chemistry & Sediment Dynamics of the Caparo River. On behalf of Haskoning Caribbean Ltd as part of WASA Feasibility Study and Detailed Design of Surface Water Supply using the Mamoral Detention Facility; Senior Consultant. November 2007 – January 2008
 
• Surveys and Assessment of Riverine Environment. On behalf of Haskoning Caribbean Ltd as part of WASA Feasibility Study and Detailed Design of Surface Water Supply using the Mamoral Dam Facility; Senior Consultant. November 2007 – January 2008.
 
• Eco-spatial and Biodiversity Assessment of Estuarine, Inter-tidal and Marine Environments at Moruga. On behalf of Haskoning Caribbean Ltd as part of the EIA for the Moruga Fishing Port; Senior Consultant. July – September 2007.
 
• Environmental Chemistry Characterization: Ambient Water and Surface Sediment Quality in Rivers, Estuaries and the Marine Environment at Moruga. On behalf of Haskoning Caribbean Ltd as part of EIA for the Moruga Fishing Port; Senior Consultant. July – September 2007
 
• Comprehensive Ecological and Coastal Sensitivity Survey for Galeota Peninsula and Guayaguayare Bay, Southeast Trinidad. On behalf of Haskoning Caribbean Ltd as part of the Environmental Scoping Study for detailed design and refurbishment of port infrastructure at bpTT Galeota Port Facility; Senior Consultant. September – October 2006.
 
• Ecological Surveys for Proposed Highway Alignment: Phase II Report – Wet Season Survey & Comparative Analysis. On behalf of Ecoengineering Consultants Ltd as part of the EIA for highway from St. Mary’s Junction to Point Fortin, Ministry of Works & Transport, Trinidad & Tobago; Senior Consultant. August – October 2006.
 
• Ecological Surveys for Proposed Highway Alignment: Phase I Report – Literature Review and Dry Season Survey. On behalf of Ecoengineering Consultants Ltd as part of the EIA for highway from St. Mary’s Junction to Point Fortin, Ministry of Works & Transport, Trinidad & Tobago; Senior Consultant. May – July 2006.
 
• Dry Season Ecological Survey: Cap-de-Ville, Southwest Trinidad. On behalf of Ecoengineering Consultants Ltd as part of the EIA for an Aluminium Smelter at Chatham / Irois Bay; Senior Consultant. April – May 2006
 
• Surveys and Assessment of Biological Environment: Proposed Mamoral Dam and Related Infrastructure: Carr Mamoral Trace, Caparo. On behalf of Haskoning Caribbean Ltd as part of the EIA for Caparo River Basin Flood Mitigation and Water Resources Management Project, Water & Sewerage Authority, Trinidad & Tobago; Senior Consultant. December 2005 – January 2006.
 
• Spatial – Ecological Scoping Analysis: Cap-de-Ville Extension Industrial Site, Chatham. On behalf of Ecoengineering Consultants Ltd as part of Environmental Study for the establishment of new industrial estates in the Cedros Peninsula, Trinidad & Tobago; Senior Consultant. August 2005; October 2005.
 
• Ecological and Coastal Sensitivity Survey for Guapo Bay, Southwest Trinidad. On behalf of Coastal Dynamics Ltd as part of the EIA for Guapo Shoreline Protection Project; Senior Consultant. September – October 2005.
 
• Update of Site Characteristics: Avifaunal Survey for Las Cuevas Estate, North Coast, Trinidad. On behalf of Ecoengineering Consultants Ltd as part of EIA for Integrated Resort Development; Senior Consultant. March 2005.
 
• Natural Ecology Baseline Study: Literature Review and Ground-truthing Surveys for Point Fortin West Site, Cap-de-Ville. On behalf of Ecoengineering Consultants Ltd as part of the EIA for an Aluminium Smelter at Chatham / Irois Bay; Senior Consultant; November 2004 – January 2005.
 
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Proposed Exploration Drilling, Production and Maintenance Operations: South Quarry Farmout Block, Santa Flora. On behalf of Los Bajos Oil Ltd to support Certificate of Environmental Clearance Application; Principal Consultant (EIA Process). May – August 2003; April 2004.
 
• Environmental Impact Assessent for Drilling, Production and Maintenance Operations: Block WD-3, Grande Ravine. On behalf of Lease Operators Ltd to support Certificate of Environmental Clearance Application; Principal Consultant (EIA Process). June – September 2003; January 2004.
 
• Environmental Sensitivity Atlas Volume III: Tobago Coast. On behalf of BHP Billiton (Trinidad-2C) Ltd as part of oil spill contingency plan for Greater Angostura Field Development, Offshore Block 2(c); Senior Consultant. April – June 2003; August 2003
 
• Environmental Sensitivity Atlas Volume II: Southeast and South Coasts of Trinidad. On behalf of BHP Billiton (Trinidad-2C) Ltd as part of oil spill contingency plan for Greater Angostura Field Development, Offshore Block 2(c); Study Manager / Primary Author. March – June 2003; September 2003
 
• Environmental Scoping for Land Development at Plaisance Park, St. Ann’s. On behalf of New Real Estate Company Ltd in relation to appeal submission to the Town & Country Planning Division, Trinidad & Tobago; Senior Consultant. April – May 2003
 
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Development Drilling and Related Operations: Block PS-4, Palo Seco. On behalf of Moonsie Oil Company Ltd to support Certificate of Environmental Clearance Application; EIA Process Manager. November – December 2002; March 2003
 
• Environmental Sensitivity Atlas Volume I: Northeast and East Coast of Trinidad. On behalf of BHP Billiton (Trinidad-2C) Ltd as part of oil spill contingency plan for Greater Angostura Field Development, Offshore Block 2(c); Senior Consultant; March – July 2002; October 2002
 
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Onshore Export Pipeline, Oil Storage Facility and Marine Loading Buoy at Guayaguayare, Southeast Trinidad. On behalf of BHP Billiton (Trinidad-2C) Ltd to support Certificate of Environmental Clearance Application; EIA Process Manager; February – May 2002; August – October 2002
 
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Proposed Exploratory Drilling and Expansion, Modification and Maintenance of Existing Production Wells: Morne Diablo Farmout Block. On behalf of Trincan Oil Ltd to support Certificate of Environmental Clearance Application; EIA Process Manager. November 2001 – January 2002; July 2002.
 
• Site Feasibility Study for Greater Angostura Field Onshore Facilities: South Coast of Tobago and East Coast of Trinidad. On behalf of BHP Billiton (Trinidad-2C) Ltd as part of Site Selection study for onshore terminal to support offshore field development; EIA Consultant. March – April 2002
 
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Proposed Drilling, Work-over and Production Operations: Blocks PS-1, WD-1, WD-5 & WD-6. On behalf of Lease Operators Ltd to support Certificate of Environmental Clearance Application; EIA Process Manager. October – December 2001; March 2002.
 
• Review of Environmental Conditions in the Gulf of Paria, West Trinidad, with Reference to Offshore Drilling Operations. Report prepared for Engineering Consultant (Drilling); Environmental Consultant. September 2001
 
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Operations and Maintenance of a Bioremediation Site: Block PS-1, Palo Seco. On behalf of Environmental Resources Ltd as part of a remediation / waste management plan for Lease Operators Ltd; Project Manager. May – July 2001.
 
• Environmental Statement for Design and Construction of a Bioremediation Facility at Palo Seco Block 1. On behalf of Environmental Resources Ltd as part of a remediation / waste management plan for Lease Operators Ltd; Environmental Consultant. October – November 2000.
 
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Offshore Exploratory Drilling Operations at Blocks 25(b) & 26. On behalf of Exxon Exploration and Production Trinidad Ltd as part of planning documentation submitted to Ministry of Energy & Energy Industries / EMA; Physical Component Manager. October 1999; January 2000.
 
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Offshore Exploratory Drilling Operations at Block 25(a). On behalf of Trinidad Shell Exploration and Production, BV as part of planning documentation submitted to Ministry of Energy & Energy Industries / EMA; Physical Component Manager. December 1998 – February 1999.
 
• Environmental Impact Assessment for Sluice Gate System on Coora River, San Francique. On behalf of Consulting Engineers Associates Ltd for Ministry of Agriculture, Land & Marine Resources; Environmental Consultant. November 1997 – January 1998
 
ACADEMIC RESEARCH
 
Development of Methodology for Impact Detection and Monitoring in Accordance with The Certificate of Environmental Clearace Rules, Rule 10. M.Sc. Thesis, Science and Management of Tropical Environments. Faculty of Agriculture & Natural Sciences, University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad & Tobago. September 2000; 117 pp.
 
Analysis of Off-shore Weather Data. B.Sc. Research project. Department of Physics, University of the West Indies / Institute of Marine Affairs, Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. January 1994; 32 pp.
 
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