Saminda Chandraratne
About Saminda Chandraratne
Saminda Chandraratne is an EHS Supervisor at Chemtrade in Alberta, Canada, with over 10 years of experience in the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality industry.
Title and Current Position
Saminda Chandraratne is currently serving as an EHS Supervisor at Chemtrade in Alberta, Canada. In this role, he oversees Environmental, Health, and Safety operations, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety within the company.
Professional Experience
Saminda Chandraratne has amassed over 10 years of experience in the Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality industry. He began his career with Suez Environnement as an Environmental Technologist in Swan Hills, Alberta, where he worked for five years. He then moved to Canexus, where he held the position of Environmental & Quality Coordinator for two years. Following this, he worked at Cenovus Energy as an Environmental and Regulatory Advisor for three years, before taking on the role of Environmental and Public Affairs Coordinator at Lafarge in Northern Alberta for a 10-month period. His rich background in various roles has equipped him with extensive expertise in the EHS field.
Educational Background
Saminda Chandraratne has a robust academic background, with studies focusing on environmental and safety sciences. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Biochemistry from the University of Saskatchewan, followed by a Postgraduate Degree in Toxicology from the same institution. Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety from the University of New Brunswick.
Skills and Expertise
Saminda Chandraratne possesses a wide range of skills pertinent to Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality management. He has worked in ISO 17025 certified laboratories, utilizing instruments such as GC/ECDs, TOC analyzers, Thermo Iris Interpid ICP, Calorimeters, Ion Chromatography, and Qualicon Bax PCR systems. His experience includes liaising with regulatory agencies, preparing environmental analyses, ensuring compliance with environmental management systems, conducting audits, organizing safety meetings, and implementing training programs.
Project Involvement
Throughout his career, Saminda Chandraratne has led multiple projects aimed at enhancing environmental safety and sustainability. These include secondary containment for storage tanks, air scrubbing systems, total integrated waste management solutions, and waste-to-energy initiatives using multiple waste streams. His project management skills have been instrumental in driving improvements in workplace safety and environmental stewardship.