Emeka H Ovuegbe

San Antonio, TX

Environmental Services

San Antonio, TX

Renewables & Environment

Northwest Vista College
San Antonio, TX
May 2012 to Dec 2012
Financial Advisor
University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
San Antonio, TX
Sep 2004 to May 2010
Lead Graduate Researcher/Lab Manager
San Antonio Water System
San Antonio, TX
Jun 2007 to Sep 2009
Engineering Intern
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Sep 2003 to May 2009
Assistant Instructor/University Teaching Fellow (UTFP)
BLP Systems Inc
Argyle, TX
May 2000 to Jun 2002
System Designer/Estimator
Nat Cap Construction Company Limited
Federal, PA
Aug 1993 to Oct 1998
Project Manager
Bouygues Nig Limited
Federal, PA
May 1986 to Jul 1993
Senior Project Engineer
Corp of Engineers
Kaduna
Jul 1983 to Oct 1986
Army Project Engineer

University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)
San Amtonio TX
2005 to 2010
PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering
University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
2003 to 2005
MS in Environmental Engineering
ATI Career Training Institute
San Antonio, TX
1999 to 2000
Diploma in Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD)
The Federal Polytechnic
Bida, Niger State
1979 to 1993
BS in Civil Engineering

Experience/Skill Highlights.------- Leadership and administrative skills General research and analytical skills Project supervision and management skills Trained in the research and preparation of project proposals and grant applications/funding opportunities. Performed statistical data analysis, and technical report writing including graphics. Prepared drafts of manuscripts and presented technical reports. Conducted research in the areas of Water quality monitoring, Contaminant/Pollutant Remediation, Incident post-mortem Assessment, phytoremediation, Environmental Impact Studies, etc. Designed and conducted field surveys/inspections and laboratory investigations and follow up action plans and reports. Budgetary and accounting/financial management skills. Communication skills focus group development and management, writing and presentation skills. Computer skills - typical business tools (MS Office suite, Access, Powerpoint etc). Coaching/teaching/mentoring skills. Engineering operational simulation software or programs (SWAT, Statistical, GPS/GIS, AutoCAD, etc). Provided technical assistance regarding process safety management, emergency response, and government safety regulations and construction safety. Develop comprehensive site safety plans and procedures and the execution of the worksite safety training plan. Ensured compliance with applicable government regulations and industry standards, to include 29 CFR 1926 construction and 29 CFR 1910. Conducted worksite audits and inspections to ensured compliance with applicable government and industry regulations. Participated in emergency response activities - hazmat, ICS, rescue and field exercises. Developed safety topics, conducted safety meetings, and trained others to lead safety meetings. Responsible for execution of site contractor safety program and conducted heavy equipment audits. Enforced compliance with safety policies, procedures, and governmental regulations by operations personnel. Conducted incident and accident investigations and provided identification and corrective action to related engineering issues and hazards at the facility