Editha P. Malong - Mejia
Chemical Engineer
Baguio City
Summary
Authored relevant policies on Environment Management for the John Hay Special Economic Zone Significant and substantive experience in Philippine Environment and Forestry laws, standards and regulations implementation and compliance Licensed Chemical Engineer, Professional Regulations Commission Philippines, November 2000 Registered Nurse, Professional Regulations Commission Philippines, November 2008, Philippine Nursing Examinations Board Rating of 86.20 (11th Percentile Rank) Accredited Pollution Control Officer of the Philippine Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau – Cordillera Administrative Region ( DENR- EMB-CAR) Philippine Bureau of Fire Protection Certificate of Competency for FIRE VOLUNTEER (VFBCAR-2017-337) Deputized Environment and Natural Resources Officer frm the DENR- Cordillera Administrative Region Strategic, analytical and practical when it comes to implementation of projects in environment management
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Environment Manager / EMS Core Team Leader
John Hay Management Corporation
02.2022 - Current
- Oversees environment management efforts the John Hay Special Economic Zone .
- As the EMS Core Team Leader, ensures that environmental risk mitigation measures are mainstreamed in all JHMC processes through the implementation and Certification to the ISO 14001:2015 process.
- Monitored progress towards established environmental goals, strategic initiatives and making adjustments as needed to stay on track for success.
- Reduced energy consumption by implementing company-wide conservation initiatives and promoting sustainable behaviors among employees.
- Implemented air quality management programs that contributed towards maintaining cleaner air standards at company locations.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential environmental risks and implemented mitigation strategies.
- Analyzed data from various sources to provide meaningful insights on the organization''s environmental performance trends over time.
- Established a strong culture of environmental stewardship through employee training programs and ongoing education opportunities.
- Facilitated the integration of green building principles into construction projects, reducing their overall ecological footprint.
- Promoted biodiversity programs in Camp John Hay through collaboration with local organizations and government organizations .
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges faced by the organization.
Environment Manager / EMS Core Team Leader
John Hay Management Corporation
02.2022 - Current
- Oversees environment management efforts the John Hay Special Economic Zone .
- As the EMS Core Team Leader, ensures that environmental risk mitigation measures are mainstreamed in all JHMC processes through the implementation and Certification to the ISO 14001:2015 process.
- Monitored progress towards established environmental goals, strategic initiatives and making adjustments as needed to stay on track for success.
- Reduced energy consumption by implementing company-wide conservation initiatives and promoting sustainable behaviors among employees.
- Implemented air quality management programs that contributed towards maintaining cleaner air standards at company locations.
- Conducted thorough site assessments to identify potential environmental risks and implemented mitigation strategies.
- Analyzed data from various sources to provide meaningful insights on the organization''s environmental performance trends over time.
- Established a strong culture of environmental stewardship through employee training programs and ongoing education opportunities.
- Facilitated the integration of green building principles into construction projects, reducing their overall ecological footprint.
- Promoted biodiversity programs in Camp John Hay through collaboration with local organizations and government organizations .
- Collaborated with key stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for complex environmental challenges faced by the organization.
Environment Officer and Pollution Control Officer
John Hay Management Corporation
01.2010 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: John Hay Special Economic Zone
- Has authored policies for the John Hay Special Economic Zone (JHSEZ) which includes: 'The Green Office Policy'(2018), 'Air Pollution Control Policy for the JHSEZ'(2017), 'JHMC Solid Waste Management Manual'(2016), 'Hazardous Waste Management Guidance Manual'(2016) and co-authored the 'JHMC Policy on the Promotion of Breastfeeding in the Work Place'(2016), and the 'Amended Policy on Environmental Monitoring and Regulation within Camp John Hay'(2014)
- Implements measures to comply with the Philippine Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Ecological Solid Waste Management Act, Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act and other pertinent environment laws, standards and regulations within the internal processes and operations of the John Hay Special Economic Zone
- Conducts environment and sanitation inspections and audits of all John Hay Special Economic Zone businesses and enterprises and submits reportorial requisites with corresponding findings and recommendations to the JHMC top and middle management and to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), as the case may be
- Implements, and directs monitoring measures related to findings noted in environment and sanitation audits and inspections
- Facilitates information and education enhancement programs to strengthen and institutionalize good environmental practices within the John Hay Economic Zone
- Among many avenues are: eco-awareness talks, forest management trainings, tree planting and tree care activities and clean-up drives
- Establishes linkages with the local government units and communities within the Camp John Hay Reservation Area through coordination and information drives on forest and environment protection
- Effectively communicate with investors, contractors, suppliers, regulators, and the surrounding community regarding the need for Camp John Hay to sustain sound environment management performance and practices
- Establish and maintain linkages with government, NGOs, private and corporate sectors, community, people’s organizations, research and academic institutions technically adept to assist in technical and scientific approaches to environment management when needed
- Deputized Environment and Natural Resource Officer of the DENR from 2014 – present
- John Hay Special Economic Zone
- Gender and Development – Technical Working Group Chairperson 2015-2016 for JHMC
- I have organized various awareness programs on Anti-Violence Against Women and Children, Photo Contest with the theme 'The Role of Women in a Growing Economy' and other Women Empowerment programs
- ISO 9001:2015 Deputy Quality Management Representative and Team leader for Internal Quality Audit
- Management Representative / Team Leader for the JHMC Project on the Establishment of its Environmental Management System (ISO 14001:2015)
- Member of the JHMC Disposition Committee in charge of the disposal of unserviceable properties
Environment Engineer / Pollution Control Officer
Rezcoat, Incorporated / Polymer Chemicals, Incorporated
07.2001 - 07.2004
- Company Overview: BOYSEN PAINTS Group
- Conducts daily water testing, sampling and analysis of Rezcoat Incorporated’s (RI) wastewater treatment facility particularly requisite wastewater parameters and standards to comply with the Philippine Clean Water Act
- Conducts laboratory scale tests of wastewater treatment to simulate to actual / large scale wastewater treatment
- Performs laboratory equipment calibration
- (Gardner viscometer, pH meter, analytical scales)
- Assigned as one of the officers of the Safety, Health and Environment Committee, as such, has authored Rezcoat, Incorporated’s 'LABORATORY SAFETY MANUAL'(May 2004) and has co-authored RI’s 'WASTE MANAGEMENT MANUAL' (June 2004)
- Member of RI’s ISO Executive Committee, as such has prepared 'TEST METHODS FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT' as applicable to the company’s wastewater treatment operations, (April 2004)
- Supervises assigned personnel on implementation and proper management of solid and toxic wastes
- Handles requisite reportorial requirements to the Environmental Management Bureau Regional Office
- BOYSEN PAINTS Group
Education
Master - Urban Management
Benguet State University
La Trinidad, BenguetBachelor of Science - Nursing
Pines City Colleges
01.2004 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Saint Louis University
01.1995 - 01.2000
Skills
Waste management
Recognitions
- Resource Speaker, Baguio Country Club Village Elementary School, Climate Change: Global Challenge for Survival, 08/30/17
- Certificate of Appreciation, GAD-Technical Working Group facilitator, Laws Concerning Women and Gender Sensitivity Training - Workshop, 11/11/16
- Certificate of Appreciation, Resource Speaker for the Youth Leadership Summit -Batch 9, Cordillera Youth Leaders, 05/04/14
- Certificate of Appreciation, Guest Speaker in the Science and Math Club Culminating Activity, Science Technology and Innovation in the K-12 Curriculum: Working Together for Growth, Development and Environmental Conservation, 09/28/13
- Certificate of Recognition, Resource Speaker for the GSP Junior and Senior Citywide Encampment, 12/01/10, 11/29/13, 12/01/13, Girl Scouts of the Philippines Baguio City Council
Relevant Trainings
- Orientation – Training on Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory and Management Program for the Private / Industry / Local Government Partners, DENR – EMB - CAR, 11/07/17 - 11/08/17, Baguio City, Benguet, Philippines
- Internal Control System for Property and Supply Management: Appraisal and Disposal, Association of Government Internal Auditors, 09/20/17 - 09/22/17, Malate, Manila, Philippines
- Capability Building Workshop on Emission Inventory for Local Government Units, DENR – EMB- CAR, 10/26/16 - 10/28/16, Baguio City, Philippines
- Orientation / Capacitation of Deputy Environment and Natural Resource Officer (DENRO) on Forest Protection and Law Enforcement, DENR-CAR, 07/07/16, 11/18/16
- Training on Emission Inventory and Greenhouse Gas Estimation for the Cordiller Region, DENR-EMB-CAR, 05/20/15 - 05/22/15, Baguio City, Philippines
- Basic Pollution Control Officers’ Training Course for Category B, PCAPI-CAR, 02/09/15 - 02/13/15, Baguio City, Philippines
- High Angle Rescue Training, Bureau of Fire Protection, 02/27/14 - 02/28/14, Baguio City, Philippines
- Orientation / Capacitation of Deputy Environment and Natural Resource Officer (DENRO) on Forest Protection and Law Enforcement, DENR-CAR, 09/25/13 - 09/26/13
- Certificate of Competency Received for Emergency Preparedness, Fire Brigade / Fire Volunteer Mandatory Training, Bureau of Fire Protection, 09/23/14, 10/01/13 - 10/04/13, Baguio City, Philippines
- Supervisory Development Course Track III, Civil Service Commission, 11/20/13 - 11/22/13, Clarkfield, Pampanga
- Supervisory Development Course Track II, Civil Service Commission, 12/05/12 - 12/07/12, Clarkfield, Pampanga
- Supervisory Development Course Track I, Civil Service Commission, 11/24/10 - 11/26/10, Clarkfield, Pampanga
- Basic Occupational Safety and Health Seminar, Safety House, Inc., 06/18/12 - 06/22/12, Baguio City, Philippines
- Chemical Safety Management Training Program, Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers - Baguio Benguet Chapter, 11/26/11 - 11/27/11, Baguio City, Philippines
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Pastor Mario F. Bildan, 03/08/11 - 03/09/11, Baguio City, Philippines
Spouse
Jeorge M. Mejia, Public School Teacher
Personal Information
- Age: 46
- Place of Birth: San Fernando, Pampanga
- Date of Birth: 08/10/78
- Marital Status: Married
Timeline
Environment Manager / EMS Core Team Leader
John Hay Management Corporation
02.2022 - Current
Environment Manager / EMS Core Team Leader
John Hay Management Corporation
02.2022 - Current
Environment Officer and Pollution Control Officer
John Hay Management Corporation
01.2010 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Pines City Colleges
01.2004 - 01.2008
Environment Engineer / Pollution Control Officer
Rezcoat, Incorporated / Polymer Chemicals, Incorporated
07.2001 - 07.2004
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
Saint Louis University
01.1995 - 01.2000
Master - Urban Management
Benguet State University
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