Environmental Jobs

[Jamie]

Hi everyone...

Just wondering what (if any) environmental jobs there might be in Thailand or as close to Thailand as possible. My wife is Thai so being closer to Thailand would be nice.

My background includes about 7 years of environmental work. I have experience in air quality monitoring as well as surface and ground water sampling/monitoring. I am currently employed as an environmental specialist with a large mining company in the US. I deal with a variety of issues including air quality (Title V permitting, Emissions Inventory and Toxic Release Inventory reporting), water quality (storm water (NPDES permitting), ground water and drinking water) waste (hazardous, non-hazardous, petroleum contaminated soil, and asbestos (NESHAPS)), reclamation and some Phase I work.

I'm not expecting there is much out there, but just thought I would look a bit more in to it. There doesn't seem to be too many recruiting agencies in SE Asia that deal with environmental careers.

[Soutpeel]

Hi everyone...

Just wondering what (if any) environmental jobs there might be in Thailand or as close to Thailand as possible. My wife is Thai so being closer to Thailand would be nice.

My background includes about 7 years of environmental work. I have experience in air quality monitoring as well as surface and ground water sampling/monitoring. I am currently employed as an environmental specialist with a large mining company in the US. I deal with a variety of issues including air quality (Title V permitting, Emissions Inventory and Toxic Release Inventory reporting), water quality (storm water (NPDES permitting), ground water and drinking water) waste (hazardous, non-hazardous, petroleum contaminated soil, and asbestos (NESHAPS)), reclamation and some Phase I work.

I'm not expecting there is much out there, but just thought I would look a bit more in to it. There doesn't seem to be too many recruiting agencies in SE Asia that deal with environmental careers.

To be honest think you might find it quite difficult finding something in that line for an expat, all the envriomental officers I know of in Thailand are locals.

If you are interested can send you a list of employment agencies for Thailand and you can send your CV.

I know of only two actual companies where you may have possibilities can send the names of the companies if interested, The one company I know definitely employs expats

[Prakanong]

Singapore is very big on water ie treatment etc due to the strategic nature of it to the island-state - just a thought

[Jamie]

To be honest think you might find it quite difficult finding something in that line for an expat, all the envriomental officers I know of in Thailand are locals.

If you are interested can send you a list of employment agencies for Thailand and you can send your CV.

I know of only two actual companies where you may have possibilities can send the names of the companies if interested, The one company I know definitely employs expats

Soutpeel,

I would be interested in hearing about these companies. A friend of mine here in the States works for an environmental consulting agency that happens to have an office in Bangkok...Unfortunately, there are no openings.

[Soutpeel]

To be honest think you might find it quite difficult finding something in that line for an expat, all the envriomental officers I know of in Thailand are locals.

If you are interested can send you a list of employment agencies for Thailand and you can send your CV.

I know of only two actual companies where you may have possibilities can send the names of the companies if interested, The one company I know definitely employs expats

Soutpeel,

I would be interested in hearing about these companies. A friend of mine here in the States works for an environmental consulting agency that happens to have an office in Bangkok...Unfortunately, there are no openings.

Sent you a pm, with details of the company who would be your best bet.

[GuestHouse]

We have an environmental department but it's a head office operation - They undertake risk analysis and environmental impact studies. The Field Work is almost always done by locally hired staff who work within the HSE Department - In Thailand that would be Thai staff.

I think to get an expat job you'd probably have to offer the right qualificaitons and experience in these roles of Risk Analysis and Environmental Impact Studies.

The people I know working in this field (at livable salaries) are all Process Engineers with an MSc in in Environmental Engineering.

As suggested, Singapore might be an option, there are a number of Environmental Engineering companies operating there.

[Jamie]

We have an environmental department but it's a head office operation - They undertake risk analysis and environmental impact studies. The Field Work is almost always done by locally hired staff who work within the HSE Department - In Thailand that would be Thai staff.

I think to get an expat job you'd probably have to offer the right qualificaitons and experience in these roles of Risk Analysis and Environmental Impact Studies.

The people I know working in this field (at livable salaries) are all Process Engineers with an MSc in in Environmental Engineering.

As suggested, Singapore might be an option, there are a number of Environmental Engineering companies operating there.

GuestHouse, yeah, I have a bit of NEPA/Environmental Impact experience but just minimal. I'm just kicking around the idea for now. I've put in my app. for graduate school to get my Masters in Environmental Management. Perhaps between now and then, something will come up.

[GuestHouse]

You might want to consider adding a Safety Course to qualify as an industrial safety officer (oil and gas would be best).

A point to note is that while we employ a small team of Environmental Professionals, we employ dozens of safety officers. Other organizations are far more likely to employ Safety Officers before Environmental Professionals.

Having both qualifications increases your chances of getting a job - Having Safety + Environmental would set you apart from the Joe Ordinary Safety Applicant.

Just a thought, but best of luck anyway.