Minhaj Sheikh

Enthusiastic, competent, and detail-oriented environmental engineering professional possessing professional knowledge and acumen in environmental sciences, Integrated Solid Waste Management, Sustainability, climate change, MRF operations, WACS, and GHG Emissions. Capable of recommending actionable procedures for ISWM Planning, environmental protection and preservation, land and water resources preservation, natural resource management, and environmental impact assessment. Skilled in Solid Waste Management, environmental health, and sustainability with the ability to convert raw environmental data collected from field surveys into valuable, documented form and planned reports for decision makers.

Holds effective communication skills with capability to demonstrate ideas/initiatives. Possesses strong interpersonal, organizational, numerical, analytical, and technical skills. An effective team player capable of handling engineering projects under pressure situations and limited resources.

Senior Project Officer Solid Waste Management - The Urban Unit, Govt. of Punjab - Lahore, Pakistan

(2023-01)

The Urban Unit was established in 2005 as a Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Planning and Development Department under the Government of the Punjab. In 2012, the PMU was transformed into an independent private sector company, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), and is fully owned by the Government of the Punjab.

• Developing SWM Master plans/ Regional Development plans on the Divisional Level
• Developing Operational Models for SWM in major/minor cities
• Conduct field visits and meetings with all stakeholders responsible for SWM at the Divisional/District Level
• Monitoring conditions via GIS
• Establish Detailed Financial models for SWM operations
• Capacity Building of Waste Management Companies & Municipal Corporations
• Master Plan for Integrated Solid Waste Management of Islamabad
• Design of an Integrated Solid Waste Management plan for Total PARCO & MC Gujrat
• Regional SWM Planning of Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Sahiwal & DG Khan Divisions
• Quetta Master Plan
• Master planning for Integrated Solid Waste Management in Urban centers of Merged District, KPK
• Waste Generation study of Low, Middle- and high-Income areas of Lahore
• Feasibility Study for Gujrat Waste Management Company
• Waste Amount & Characterization Studies (WACS) using UN Habitat WaCT Methodology Module 3.3 in 14 Districts of Punjab
• GHG Emissions from Solid Waste Sector in Punjab Using EQT tool V.3 IGES Japan
• Also played a role in developing the ISWM strategy for the Sahiwal Division with IGES Japan

Operations in charge at Segregation, Treatment & Disposal (STD) Facility, Sahiwal Project (MRF) - The Urban Unit, Govt. of Punjab - Lahore, Pakistan

(2023-07 - 2024-06)

Additional Charge

• Routine Plant Operations at STD Sahiwal
• Daily progress of waste processing at STD and productivity
• Management of the available fleet at the site
• Supervision of labor, Weighbridge operations, and composting activities
• Windrow Composting
• Operations of Segregation and Composting Unit
• Handing over the facility to Sahiwal Waste Management Company after successful pilot run

Project Officer - The Urban Unit, Govt. of Punjab - Lahore, Pakistan

(2021-12 - 2022-12)

• Conduct field visits and data collection
• Prepare primary as well as secondary data of different SWM projects
• Coordinate with other inside and outside departments
• Assist in Developing Operational Models for SWM in major/minor cities
• Regional Development Plan Sargodha Division

Assistant Manager Operations - Albayrak, Lahore, Pakistan - Lahore, Pakistan

(2015-03 - 2020-12)

Turkish-based company working on a solid waste management project in Lahore, Pakistan, under the umbrella of the Government of Punjab, providing services to approximately 72 union councils of the city.

• Skillfully developing employee schedules and assigning daily tasks; handling daily site activities, including program. Strictly ensuring compliance with current legislation in handling and disposal of waste materials
• Expertly working on solid waste collection, existing trends and practices; taking care of PPEs for workers by taking necessary actions and safety measures at the workplace
• Effectively creating awareness in the general public about SWM using different activities; coordinating with Project supervisors, surveyors, and sub-contractors; assessing the site and required progress to finish the schedule of site required resources
• Guaranteeing a healthy and environmentally friendly environment at the site; planning to initiate better systems for waste management and recycling
• Administering Vehicle Tracking Management System (VTMS); Checking vehicles on weigh stations for accurate tonnage (VTCS)
• Initiating, coordinating and enforcing operational policies and procedures, in and out of the vehicle. ensuring the best value of vehicle and equipment usage

Intern - Klimatech Environment Consultants, Lahore, Pakistan - Lahore, Pakistan

(2013-08 - 2013-10)

MS - Environmental Engineering - University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Pakistan (2018-01)

B.Sc. - Environmental Engineering - University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, Pakistan (2010-01 - 2014-12)