Komal Devi

• Administered a class of 85 students, facilitating effective learning environments.
• Tutored and evaluated final-year undergraduate and master’s students in ENVPL 303 - Environmental Assessment and Policy and ENVPL 500 -Advanced Environmental Assessment and Planning.
• Prepared exam papers and graded assignments to assess student understanding.
• Conducted research on environmental policies and communicated updates to students.
• Address student enquiries related to environmental planning and policy concepts.

• I assisted and trained the trade waste officer while working remotely.
• Collaborated with industrial customers and line managers to draft and manage agreements.
• Managed additional projects assigned by the group manager or line managers.

• Led compliance and quality checks for trade premises, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Conducted sampling and inspections to maintain high standards of operational quality.
• Educated customers on compliance requirements and best practices.
  Performed data analysis to identify trends and improve processes.
• Reviewed trade waste bylaws to ensure proper enforcement and compliance.
• Developed operational procedures to streamline permit processing and agreement drafting.
• Processed trade premises permits and drafted associated agreements efficiently.
• Participated in policy and bylaw review for waters business to enhance regulatory frameworks.

• I have developed and managed compliance, efficiency, and sustainability for 55 water treatment plants and 11 wastewater treatment plants.
• Conducted risk assessments for infrastructure, projects, and operations to ensure compliance, and manage the strategic direction of the operations.
• I have promoted waste minimisation and reduction practices among businesses and the public.
• I have drafted environmental policies and plans for management, board, and central government approval.
• I have conducted environmental audits, prepared comprehensive reports, and provided actionable recommendations to management and the Board of Directors.
• My responsibilities included managing water and wastewater asset risk management plans, which contributed to strategic sustainability planning.
• I coordinated stakeholder engagement to enhance project outcomes and compliance initiatives.
• I have applied for environmental consents from the Department of Environment for construction-related projects.
• I have developed policies and plans to support and facilitate three waters operations.

Major Achievement:

1. Wrote the National Trade Waste Policy that was approved by the Fiji government.

2. Co-authored Fiji’s Fabrication and Installation of Grease Trap Handbook.

3. Co-authored the Environmental Code of Practice for the Water Authority of Fiji.

4. Contributed to the National Water and Sanitation Policy.

• Conducted sampling and field tests to assess wastewater quality across all liquid trade waste discharges in Fiji.
• Recorded physical observations on processes involved in wastewater generation.
• Analyzed, interpreted, and represented data to inform regulatory compliance.

• Conducted microbiological, chemical, and physical tests to ensure quality control standards.
• Executed gas chromatography with flame ionization detector, analyzing and interpreting results.
• Ensured laboratory compliance with ISO 19025 and ISO 9001 certifications.
  Maintained adherence to NELAC certification requirements for laboratory operations.
• Certified plant operator through International Water Bottling Association, enhancing operational expertise.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ISO 14001 standards for environmental management.