Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Projects
Volunteer Experience
Timeline
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Josef Naguiat

Josef Naguiat

Summary

Professional with track record in operational roles, adept at ensuring seamless field operations and maintaining high standards. Skilled in equipment management, safety protocols, and troubleshooting, consistently delivering reliable results. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, able to meet evolving demands and contribute effectively. Known for problem-solving abilities and maintaining operational efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Operator

New Zealand Biosecurity Services Ltd.
10.2023 - Current
  • Carried out fieldwork involving environmental monitoring and data analysis focusing on water quality
  • Implemented pest management strategies, including herbicide application and pest plant identification
  • Conducted coastal biotoxin monitoring, performing shellfish and water sampling to assess Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning risk
  • Managed and maintained native planting site to support local ecosystems
  • Executed pest animal control measures, focusing on Argentine Ant populations

Environmental Consultant

Hill Laboratories
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: Environmental Initiative Team
  • Looking into different attainable initiatives that can be implemented within the organisation to be more sustainable
  • Minimising and utilising different paper, energy, water and biodegradable waste


Intermediate Laboratory Technician

Hill Laboratories
05.2021 - 10.2023
  • Company Overview: Agriculture Sample Reception
  • Managed instrumentation for environmental testing and ensured data accuracy.
  • Investigated and resolved quality issues in laboratory processes, enhancing data accuracy and reliability
  • Adhered to quality control procedures and ISO 17025 standards, ensuring high standards in laboratory operations



Education

Bachelor of Technology - Environmental Technology

Waikato Institute of Technology

Skills

  • Technical Reporting
  • Work Coordination
  • Teamwork and Customer Service
  • Environmental Monitoring

Certification

  • Biosecurity Authorised Person (Waikato and Auckland Regional Council)
  • Growsafe
  • Constructsafe
  • General Worker
  • Biosecurity Awareness

References

  • Amber McLeod, Field Team Leader, Biosecurity New Zealand Services, amber.mcleod@biosecurity.net.nz, 0211701114
  • Maysell Downey, Senior Laboratory Technician / Client Service Manager, Hill Labs, maysel.downey@hill-labs.co.nz, 0278357036

Projects

Industry project with Go-Eco, Developing a project design, interpreting data, and looking into relevant research regarding a topic of interest., Collaborating with an industry partner and engaging with the public., Looking into the best solution to help manage the population of Tradescantia in the Mangaiti gully while also promoting an organic and natural approach., Using a scientific method to help manage the population of Tradescantia. 



Design Thinking project with AgResearch, Participating with a multidisciplinary team towards reimagining a circular use of resources within the Waikato., Building relationships and communicating with different people to get different points of view., Using a human-centred approach to gain a deeper understanding of the problem.

Volunteer Experience

Garden Volunteer, Grandview Community Garden, Managing the population of invasive flora using non-chemical methods., Pruning fruit bearing tree., Sowing the seeds of different types of perennial and annual vegetables., General garden care.

Timeline

Field Operator

New Zealand Biosecurity Services Ltd.
10.2023 - Current

Environmental Consultant

Hill Laboratories
07.2023 - 10.2023

Intermediate Laboratory Technician

Hill Laboratories
05.2021 - 10.2023

Bachelor of Technology - Environmental Technology

Waikato Institute of Technology
Josef Naguiat