1. Industrial Training
@ ENVIRON
Soon Yong Enn
SEH 110015
SHEH3399 Industrial Training
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Introduction to ENVIRON
Overview of Daily Work
Lessons Learnt & Experience Gained
Career Outlook

3. Introduction to ENVIRON
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“Bringing clarity to the intersection of science,
business & policy”

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 Founded in 1982
 Based in Arlington, Virginia
 >20 countries & >1,000 employees
worldwide
 Consultancy on environmental & human
health issues
 Strategic technical advice to decision
makers

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 Established since 2001
 Based in Phileo Damansara II , Petaling Jaya
 Provides innovative technical and scientific solutions to clients in Southeast Asia,
India, Japan and Korea
 Possess relevant registrations with the Department of Environment (DoE) &
Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DoSH)
ENVIRON Consulting Services (M) Sdn. Bhd.

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Merger &
Acquisition Due
Diligence
Environmental
Impact Assessment
&Planning
Site Investigation &
Remediation
Environmental
Health & Safety
Management
Compliance
Assistance &
Permitting Support
Main Services Provided

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Company Organization Structure

8. Industrial Training
Supervisor
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> 17 years
experience
Various industrial &
developmental
projects
Malaysia, Asia,
South Africa &
Azerbaijian
Prime Minister’s
Hibiscus Award for
Environmental
Excellence
Malaysian
Association of
Research Scientists
Bsc, Msc and MBA
from UM
Industrial Training Supervisor
Ms Viji Samuel

10. Overview of Daily Work
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Project Description of Work
Soil Contamination &
Remediation
• Research on reported cases of soil contamination in
Malaysia & Indonesia
• Research on soil remediation technologies
EIA Projects • Assist in collation & translation
Leak Detection & Repair Studies • Explore technologies available
• Familiarize with Method 21, AWP & CAR 2014
Sustainable Cities Studies
• Desktop research for supervisor
Climate Change Studies
River of Life Studies
Asbestos Studies
Document Translation • Translation of governmental documents from BM to
English
Corporate Training • Assist in preparing slides & collation of files
Role (1): Environmental Scientist (Trainee)

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Printing,
Photostating ,
Scanning &
Binding
Filing of Office
Documents
and
Completed
Reports for
Submission
Receive &
Make Calls;
Assisting in
courier
processes
Role (2): Project Management

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• Map reading
• Taking photos of the surrounding
• Understanding water sampling equipment & procedures
Role (3): Site Assistant

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Due Diligence Modules
• Understanding concepts & procedures
• Eg: Phase I & Site Assessment etc.
Office Mini Library
• Vast reservoir of knowledge & information
Industrial Training Report
• Updating daily reports for submission
Role (4): Trainee

15. Opportunities
i. Project meeting w/ client
ii. Sub-contractor meeting
iii. Sitting in an international conference call meeting
iv. Assisting consultant on site work
v. Meeting consultants from Singapore & Myanmar
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Surprises
i. Surprise birthday celebration for colleague
ii. Lunch gathering w/ Steven
iii. Company & farewell dinner for Kim

16. Knowledge Gained
&
Experience Acquired
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“The only source of knowledge is experience”
-- Albert Einstein

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i. EIA & EMP Reporting & Procedures
ii. Malaysia EQA 1974 & OSHA 1994
iii. EPA Method 21 & Alternate Work Procedure (AWP)
iv. Merger & Acquisition Environmental Due Diligence
v. Compliance Assistance & Permitting Support Procedures
vi. IFC Performance Standards on Environmental & Social Sustainability
vii. Site Work Assistance
Skills & Knowledge Acquired

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Lessons Learnt
i. Be proactive, take initiative
ii. Never assume, ask always
iii. Punctuality & time management
iv. There is always something to learn
v. Clear & concise communication
vi. Enthusiasm & passion

19. Career Outlook
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 Interest in environmental consultancy jobs increased
• The right career path
 Extend internship period with ENVIRON Corp Malaysia
i. Beneficial for various environmental related careers
ii. Great platform in applying university gained knowledge at
work
iii. Able to develop new skills and refine existing ones
iv. Friendly environment with ample room for growth

21. References
• http://www.environcorp.com/home.aspx
• http://www.ramboll.com/
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22. Acknowledgement
Datin Sheila Sharma
Ms Viji Samuel
Mdm Tan Kim Fong
Dr Zul Ilham bin Zulkiflee Lubes
Dr Noor Zalina bt Mahmood
All ENVIRON Corp Malaysia office colleagues
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23. Thank you
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