Zahra Shahabi Far

Environmental Health Specialist

Dedicated Environmental Health Specialist with over 16 years of experience in developing water loss and water quality analysis. Extensive background in developing measures related to water consumption management issues. Excellent teamwork skills with the demonstrated success in forming solid relationships and building a consensus among team members for key initiatives. A proven track record of grasping new ideas and integrating them into desired outcomes. Passionate about reading the cutting-edge research papers and updating knowledge and experience. Compassionate professional with a strong ability in staff training and development.

Skills & Expertise

Experience

Jan. 2019 – Present

General Manager, Green Water Planet Company

Ensured all the tools and machinery were optimized daily and plan the Capacity accordingly.
Ensured adequate staff level was maintained at all times.
Planned proactively so that the production flow did not get disrupted due machine fails.
Responsible for the overall management of operations of production, and distribution.

June 2007 – Present

Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Specialist, Tehran Province Water, and Wastewater Company

Calculated and analyzed water consumption per capita.
Developed strategies for effective implementation of non-revenue water (NRW) reduction measures to make the most equitable use of investments in water supplies.
Monitored and evaluated the application of water efficiency plans by the contractors.
Provided direction and guided the consultants and contractors working on all NRW infrastructure project operations.
Evaluated the level of NRW and provided indicative water balance.

Oct. 1998 – Sep. 2002

Water Testing Laboratory Technician, Kish Water, and Power Company

Measured water quality parameters, including Total Dissolved Solids, Electrical Conductivity, Residual Chlorine, and Heavy Metals.
Provided quality control processes for all tests taken at the laboratory.
Provided specialized reports on conducted tests and analyzed their results.
Held lab training sessions for the company’s staff regarding appropriate lab methods and techniques.
Maintained the results of all laboratory tests and prepared their documentation for additional examinations if necessary.

Education & Credentials

Sep. 2010 – Feb. 2014

Master of Arts-Urban Affairs Management, Tehran, Iran Islamic Azad ‎UniversityScience And Research Branch

Sep. 1996 – Aug. 1998

Bachelor of Arts-Environmental Health Engineering, Isfahan, Iran Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Sep. 1992 – Sep. ‎‎1994‎

Associate of Arts-Environmental Health, Tabriz, Iran Tabriz University of ‎Medical Sciences

Publications

Shahabifar, Z; “Economic Damage Study due to Loss in Urban Water Distribution Networks and Management Strategy (Case Study of Tehran)”.National Conference on Water Economic;2016

Certification

2018

Course on Advanced Membrane System Design; OSMOTEC
Course on unconventional water and dual piping system of Iran
Course on advances in non-revenue water of Iran

2017

New methods of investing in non-revenue water – challenges and solutions of Iran

2014

Course on Program for Water Quality Control Training; JCCME
Course on Leakage Control in Water Utility; Power Ministry of Iran & SGI Co.
Course on Crisis Management; Power Ministry of Iran

2013

Course on Re-engineering Process; Power Ministry of Iran

2012

Course on Value Engineering; Power Ministry of Iran

2010

Course on Non-Revenue Water Management; Power Ministry of Iran

2007