Trent Attard has over 20 years of experience in environmental management roles across various industries including mining, ports, and infrastructure projects. He holds relevant qualifications including a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Bachelor of Applied Science (Biology). His experience includes roles as Environment Manager, Environmental Approvals Manager, and Senior Environmental Scientist where he developed and implemented environmental management systems, gained approvals, ensured compliance, and provided environmental advice. He has worked on numerous large projects across Queensland and internationally.

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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Environmental Science, Central Queensland University, 1998-2001
Bachelor of Applied Science (Biology), Central Queensland University, 1994-1997
Senior Certificate, North Mackay State High School, Mackay, 1989-1993
SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EXPERTISE/SPECIALIST COURSES
2015, The Control, Containment and Clean-Up of Oil Spills on Land & Coastal Waters
2013, ICAM Incident Investigation Training
2013, Offshore/Onshore Spill Training Awareness, Ecospill
2012, RTO Standard 11 Surface and Underground Operations Induction, Sharp Training
2012, Senior First Aid, St John Ambulance, Australia
2011, CPR, St John Ambulance, Australia
2011, 4WD Awareness Course, Protector Alsafe
2009, SAPIRA Basic Environmental Awareness & Spill Induction Course, Allspill Solutions
2008, OHS Course, Australian Contaminated Land Consultants Association
2000 - 2006, Workplace Health and Safety Officers Registration
2004, Nationally Accredited Training Authority (NATA) Signatory
REGISTRATIONS/LICENCES
Current “C” Class Driver’s Licence and Speed Boat Driver’s Licence
Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC) Card
Current Construction Blue Card
EXPERIENCE
Apr 14-current Environment Manager (PCM), Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal (WICET),
Gladstone (also act in the HSE Managers role)
Description:

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 see descriptions of Environmental Approvals Manager and Environment Manager at WICET
below as this role combines the responsibilities from both these roles
 involved with all environmental aspects during the construction/commissioning phase and
the transition to operations on a $2.5 billion Project
 When required, act in the HSE Managers role which is tasked with managing a team of
health & safety, environment, training and security & emergency personnel in all aspects of
the construction phase of the project
Jul 13–Apr 14 Environmental Approvals Manager (PCM), WorleyParsons (seconded to WICET),
Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal, Gladstone (also act in the HSE Managers role)
Description:
 managing a team of environmental professionals to prepare, gain and maintain approvals for
the construction and operational phase of the project. This includes over 50 different permits,
17 management plans and managing compliance with over 2,800 conditions of approval
 developing and maintaining the EMS and compliance database and working closely with the
client and all levels of the EPCM teams
 providing environmental advice and writing technical reports to all levels
 ensuring compliance with conditions of approval and liaising with various government
agencies and stakeholders on various aspects
 preparing proposals and scopes of works, reviewing various project documentation and
managing consultants
 managing various projects and staff including resourcing, financials, budgets, contracts,
human capital, etc.
Aug 12–Jul 13 Environment Manager (PCM), WorleyParsons, Wiggins Island Coal Export Terminal
(WICET), Gladstone
Description:
 managing a team of environmental professionals to develop and implement all aspects of the
EMS for the construction of a greenfield project, both onshore and offshore
 managing all onsite contractors in all environmental aspects of the Project
 working closely with all levels of the EPCM team, including the client, the engineering and
design team, the approvals team, contractors, various government agencies, consultants,
and other stakeholders

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 ensuring compliance with management plans and conditions of approval through inspection
and auditing
 conducting and attending risk assessments, workshops and meetings at all levels (ie:
management meetings, contractor progress meetings, etc)
 managing various projects and staff including resourcing, financials, budgets, contracts,
human capital, etc
 reviewing and approving various documentation (ie: management plans, procedures, SWMS,
ITPs, etc)
 continually liaising with various regulatory agencies and external stakeholders
Aug 05–Aug 12 Senior Environmental Scientist/People Manager, Aurecon, Mackay
Description:
 managing numerous environmental consultancy projects across a range of disciplines for a
variety of clients throughout Qld (ie: ports, mining, gas, local and state government, large
industry, construction, urban development, roads, rail)
 disciplines covered include various environmental monitoring (ie: air, noise, water,
groundwater, freshwater and terrestrial ecology), site contamination assessment,
environmental management, gaining and maintaining approvals, management plan and
procedure development, auditing , JSEA/SWMS development, etc
 managing staff including resourcing, contracts, human capital, etc
 developing proposals and scopes of work, including managing budgets and financials
 working closely with ISO9002 and ISO14001 management systems
 liaising with various levels, including clients, government departments, sub-consultants, the
public and internal levels of the business
 writing various technical reports for various levels and conducting and attending risk
assessments and workshops
Jul 11–Mar 12 Senior Environment Advisor, Aurecon (seconded to GLNG, Curtis Island Project),
Gladstone
Description:
 reviewing and monitoring aspects of the Construction EMP and related approvals of works
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 conducting field and system auditing of contractors on a regular basis to ensure
environmental compliance
 providing onsite environmental advice to all levels and liaising with various stakeholders when
required (ie: client – GLNG, EPCM – Bechtel, government departments, etc)
 planning and managing environmental monitoring programs
 developing and reviewing various reports, procedures and management plans for various
levels of the project
 working closely with ISO9002 and ISO14001 management systems
Nov 10–Aug 11 Environment Lead – Sale of Abbot Point Coal Terminal, Aurecon (seconded to Qld
Treasury Asset Sales Team), Mackay/Brisbane
Description:
 managing the environmental aspects of the terminal construction and operation on behalf of
the Qld Government
 providing environmental advice and support to various levels during the due diligence and
sale process
 gathering all environmental related information from various sources to assist the due
diligence and sale process
 managing sub-consultants performing a variety of approval and monitoring tasks during the
due diligence process
 co-ordinating handover of all environmental related information in regards to the terminal
construction and operation
Jan 11–Oct 11 Environment Coordinator – Port Operations, Aurecon (seconded to North
Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation), Mackay
Description:
 managing and co-ordinating various environmental aspects across all of NQBPs port facilities
and operations in Qld
 developing and maintaining the EMS and working closely with management systems
ISO9002 and ISO14001
 conducting field and system auditing to ensure environmental compliance
 reviewing and preparing EMPs, operating procedures, JSEAs and risk assessments

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 consulting with various levels in regards to environmental management and liaison with
government departments and lessee’s
 training staff in terms of environmental aspects and writing reports for various levels
 providing environmental advice to all levels of the organisation
 managing sub-consultants and gaining and maintaining environmental approvals
Jun 08–Sept 11 Environment and Quality Manager (EPCM), AureconHatch (seconded to North
Queensland Bulk Ports Corporation), Abbot Point Coal Terminal X50 Expansion
Project, Bowen
Description:
 developing and maintaining the EMS for the project construction and commissioning phases
 developing and approving management plans, conducting site inductions, and reviewing and
monitoring aspects of the Construction EMP in relation to onshore/offshore works onsite
 performing field and system auditing of contractors on a regular basis to ensure compliance
 planning and managing various environmental monitoring programs
 gaining and maintaining various environmental approvals
 providing onsite environmental advice to all levels and liaising with various stakeholders when
required (ie: client – NQBP, community, terminal operator - Xstrata, government
departments, etc)
 maintaining quality documentation in relation to construction works
 attending progress and planning meetings and risk workshops, as well as conducting
incident investigations
 developing and delivering various technical reports for various levels of the project
 developing and maintaining budgets and working with management systems ISO14001 and
ISO9002
 managing the operation of onsite sewage treatment plants and the environmental aspects of
camp accomodation
Jun 08–Dec 08 Senior Environment Advisor (EPCM), AureconHatch, Jilalan Rail Upgrade Project
(Coal Stream Alliance), Sarina
Description:

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 developing and implementing all aspects of the Construction EMP
 performing field and system auditing of contractors on a regular basis to ensure
environmental compliance
 providing onsite environmental advice to all levels and liaising with the client (Qld Rail),
government departments, members of the public and various contractors
 planning and managing environmental monitoring programs
 attending progress and planning meetings and risk workshops, as well as conducting
incident investigations and writing various reports for various levels of the project
 working closely with ISO9002 and ISO14001 management systems
Apr 07–Sept 07 Senior Environment Advisor (EPCM), AureconHatch, Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal
7X Expansion Project, Mackay
Description:
 developing and implementing the EMS for the DBCT7X Expansion Project at the Dalrymple
Bay Coal Terminal
 developing and approving EMP's, and reviewing and monitoring aspects of the Construction
EMP in relation to onshore/offshore works onsite
 performing field and system auditing of contractors on a regular basis to ensure
environmental compliance
 providing onsite environmental advice to all levels and liaising with the client, government
departments, members of the public and various contractors
 planning and managing environmental monitoring programs
 gaining and maintaining various environmental approvals
 attending progress and planning meetings and risk workshops, as well as conducting
incident investigations writing various reports for various levels of the project
 working closely with ISO9002 and ISO14001 management systems
Nov 06–Feb 08 Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Manager (EPCM), AureconHatch (seconded
to NQBP), Abbot Point Expansion Project Stage 2 (X21 – X25), Bowen
Description:

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 developing and implementing the QHS&E System for the Abbot Point Coal Terminal
Expansion Project – X21 and X25
 developing and approving management plans, conducting site inductions, and reviewing and
monitoring aspects of the Construction HSEMP in relation to works onsite during
construction and commissioning
 performing field and system auditing of contractors on a regular basis to ensure compliance
 planning and managing various environmental monitoring programs
 gaining and maintaining various environmental approvals
 providing onsite environmental and safety advice to all levels and liaising with various
stakeholders when required (ie: client – NQBP, community, terminal operator - Xstrata,
government departments, etc)
 maintaining quality documentation in relation to construction works
 attending progress and planning meetings and risk workshops, as well as conducting
incident investigations
 developing and delivering various technical reports for various levels of the project
 developing and maintaining budgets and working with management systems ISO14001 and
ISO9002
Jan 07–Nov 07 Senior Environment Advisor (EPCM), AureconHatch, Qld Rail Dalrymple Bay Third
Rail Loop Expansion Project, Mackay
Description:
 developing and implementing the EMS for the triplication of the DBCT Third Rail Loop
Construction Project
 performing field and system auditing of contractors on a regular basis to ensure
environmental compliance
 planning and managing various environmental monitoring programs
 providing onsite environmental advice to all levels and liaising with various stakeholders when
required (ie: client – DBCT & Qld Rail, community, government departments, etc)
 attending progress and planning meetings and risk workshops, as well as conducting
incident investigations
 developing and delivering various technical reports for various levels of the project

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 developing and maintaining budgets and working closely with management systems
ISO14001 and ISO9002
Aug 05–Feb 08 Senior Environment Advisor (EPCM), AureconHatch, Hay Point Coal Terminal
Expansion Project Phases 1 and 2, Mackay
Description:
 developing and implementing the EMS for the construction and commissioning phases of the
BMA Hay Point Coal Terminal Expansion Project Phases 1 and 2
 developing environmental management plans and conducting site inductions
 performing field and system auditing of contractors on a regular basis to ensure
environmental compliance
 planning and managing various environmental monitoring programs through sub-consultants
 providing onsite environmental advice to all levels and liaising with various stakeholders when
required (ie: client - BMA, community, government departments, etc)
 attending progress and planning meetings and risk workshops, as well as conducting
incident investigations
 developing and delivering various technical reports for various levels of the project
 developing and maintaining budgets and working closely with environmental management
systems ISO14001 and ISO9002
May 04–Jul 05 Senior Environment Manager/Supervisor, CCI Australia Pty Ltd (now Bureau
Veritas), Mackay
Description:
 managing various projects and a team of laboratory and field staff servicing mining and port
clients across the Bowen Basin
 developing and maintaining contracts, scopes of work, proposals, budgets, invoices,
business and marketing plans
 meeting, consulting and liaising with various stakeholders to achieve goals
 gaining registration as a NATA signatory for both environmental field and laboratory practices
 working closely with environmental management systems ISO14001 and ISO9002

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Jan 04–May 04 Environment Officer, CCI Australia Pty Ltd (now Bureau Veritas), Mackay
Description:
 develop and conduct environmental monitoring programs (ie: water, sewerage, dust, noise,
coal) for mining and port clients across the Bowen Basin
 maintaining and using a variety of technical equipment
 collate and display data to complete various technical and scientific reports and submissions
 perform various laboratory procedures associated with water and dust analysis
 developing and maintaining QA/QC measures associated with field and laboratory works
Jan 03–Jun 03 Asset Data Surveyor, Hammersmith and Fulham City Council Environment
Department, London, England
Description:
 conduct field mapping surveys of environmental and technical road assets (ie: drainage,
street lighting, pavements, roadways) across the London road network using various
GIS/CAD programs and equipment
 maintaining various computer systems to collate and present data for reports and
presentations
 develop a national database of infrastructure health to be used by various stakeholders,
including the Transport for London
Sept 01–Jan 03 GIS Technician/Environmental Engineering Technician, RPS Water and
Environment Consultants, London, England
Description:
 liaise with field engineers to design and produce mapping/plans for water infrastructure
across London using different GIS/CAD computer systems
 maintaining various databases and computer systems to collate and present data for reports
and presentations
 conduct leak detection surveys and water sampling of infrastructure
Dec 97–Jun 01 Environmental Scientist/Research Scientist, Centre for Environmental Management
- Central Queensland University, Rockhampton
Description:

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 developing and performing aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna surveys throughout Qld
 collecting biological samples (ie: water, plant, animal) & analysing these in a lab environment
 collating and displaying data using various databases and computer systems
 preparing scientific and technical reports and presentations
 liaising with various companies, government organisations, landholders & community groups
REFEREES
Malcolm McPhan, WICET General Manager - Project Delivery, Gladstone
0447 800 089, mmcphan@wicet.com.au
Mark Lonsdale, Project Manager Offshore Works Abbot Point X50 Expansion Project, Bowen
0409 464 256
Luke Stalley, Chief Environmental Engineer – Infrastructure & Environment, WorleyParsons,
Brisbane
07 3319 3390 or 0418 625 406, luke.stalley@worleyparsons.com
Neil Proposch, Technical Director/Associate, Aurecon, Mackay
07 49 775 247 or 0412 521 468, neil.proposch@aurecongroup.com
Greg Mallin, Project Manager Onshore Works Abbot Point X25 & X50 Expansion Projects,
Bowen
0417 691 503, greg@mallin.com.au