Blair Hardman
About Blair Hardman
Blair Hardman is the Environment Team Lead at Chevron in Perth, Australia, with extensive experience in environmental management and compliance.
Current Role at Chevron
Blair Hardman holds the position of Environment Team Lead at Chevron in Perth, Australia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing environmental compliance and stewardship, specifically for the Wheatstone LNG Project. He identifies project environmental risks, develops management and mitigation strategies, and ensures that environmental requirements are integrated into engineering deliverables. His responsibilities also include managing a range of contractors to oversee cost, schedule control, and safety.
Previous Work Experience
Blair Hardman has a diverse background in environmental services and conservation roles. He worked for URS Corporation, an AECOM company, as the Terrestrial Environmental Services Group Manager and as a Senior Environmental Consultant in Perth, Australia. He also held the position of Marine Mammal Researcher at Brookfield Zoo, USA, focusing on marine life studies in Monkey Mia, Western Australia. Before that, he gained experience as a Park Ranger with the Department of Conservation and Land Management and as a Game Park Manager at Enthokozweni Game Reserve. Additionally, he has worked as a tour guide at Milford Track and Cooinda Resort.
Educational Background
Blair Hardman achieved a Master's Degree in Environmental Management from Edith Cowan University, where he studied from 2001 to 2006. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with a focus on Zoology and Botany from Monash University, completed between 1992 and 1995. His academic background provides a robust foundation for his extensive career in environmental management and conservation.
Project and Industry Expertise
Blair Hardman is adept at developing and critically reviewing Environmental Plans, Environmental Management Plans, and Procedures for tender packages and regulatory submissions. He leads the Social Infrastructure environmental team at Chevron, focusing on environmental approvals applications. He also consults with key project engineers to ensure environmental compliance and provides technical support to various teams. Blair conducts field audits to ensure compliance with Chevron's Health, Environment, and Safety Management requirements.
Marine Mammal Research and Conservation
Blair Hardman has conducted extensive marine-based studies, focusing on the impact of human interaction with dolphins and other marine life. His expertise includes conducting research and field studies to monitor and manage the environmental impact on marine ecosystems. This experience is further enhanced by his role as a Marine Mammal Researcher at Brookfield Zoo, USA, where he spent six years studying marine life in Monkey Mia, Western Australia.