Elius Hossain
Technical Supervisor Lts @Cleanaway Waste Management
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WORK HISTORY
Technical Supervisor Lts @Cleanaway Waste Management
AU
As Technical Supervisor, I lead and mentor a team of chemists across two operational sites, ensuring technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and safety in hazardous-waste treatment and chemical-handling operations. I develop SOPs, risk assessments, and training programs to drive environmental responsibility and strengthen site governance. I also collaborate with clients and sales teams to design sustainable waste-management solutions tailored to complex industrial needs.Achievements include:• Achieved a 25% reduction in site safety incidents within 12 months and maintained over 500 consecutive days without a lost-time injury.• Increased treatment throughput by 15% while reducing processing costs through workflow optimisation.• Secured zero non-conformances during three major EPA and WHS audits.
EDUCATION
Flinders University
Graduate Diploma, Environmental Health
University of Dhaka
Master of Science (M.S.), Physical Chemistry
University of Dhaka
Bachelor of Science (Honours Class I), Chemistry
Easy HR
Diploma of Work Health and Safety
James Cook University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis
Central Queensland University
Diploma of Project Management
ABOUT ELIUS HOSSAIN
I am an accomplished Environmental and Operations Leader with over 15 years of experience spanning R&D, hazardous-waste management, water utilities, and environmental compliance. My passion lies in optimising plant performance and ensuring safe, sustainable operations that meet and exceed regulatory standards. I take pride in leading multidisciplinary teams and embedding a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement across complex technical environments.Throughout my career, I have partnered with cross-functional stakeholders and government agencies to strengthen operational governance and environmental performance. By applying a data-driven and solutions-oriented approach, I have delivered measurable improvements in cost efficiency, compliance, and resource utilisation while mentoring teams to achieve operational excellence.Recent achievements include:• Delivered 100 % HSE compliance and zero incidents as Acting Plant Manager through targeted audits, staff retraining, and safety leadership.• Reduced hazardous-waste processing costs by 15 % and improved throughput via process optimisation and workflow redesign.• Achieved 25 % reduction in safety incidents and maintained 500 + consecutive days LTI-free by strengthening risk-management systems and operator training.• Secured zero non-conformances across multiple EPA and WHS audits through proactive compliance management.• Led and mentored technical teams across Cleanaway’s high-volume waste facilities to drive efficiency, innovation, and service quality.My leadership philosophy centres on safety, sustainability, and technical integrity — ensuring operational reliability while advancing environmental responsibility. I am passionate about supporting Australia’s transition toward circular-economy principles and sustainable waste-to-resource solutions.Areas of Expertise- Operational Leadership - Waste & Resource Recovery - Water & Wastewater Management - Environmental Compliance - R&D- Hazardous Waste Treatment - Safety & Risk Management (WHS/EPA)- Process Optimisation - Sustainability & Circular Economy - Stakeholder Engagement - Continuous Improvement
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