PERSONAL INFORMATION

Date of Birth: **th October, 1953

Health: No Issues – Fit To work

Marital Status: Married – No Dependants

Contact Details:

E-mails: acweco@r.postjobfree.com or acweco@r.postjobfree.com

Phone Number(s): Upon Request

QUALIFICATIONS

Occupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor and Lead Auditor Certified Training – SGS / KBA – Singapore 2010

Managing Safely - IOSH – Singapore – 2007

Construction Safety for Project Manager – Singapore

International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (Credit Mention) - NEBOSH – Singapore – 2009

Occupational Health and Industrial Safety Specialist Diploma from The Venezuelan Oil Gas and Petrochemical Training Institute – Venezuela 1982

B.Sc. In Industrial Engineering from University of Oklahoma – USA –1980

CURRENT POSITION

PMC / KERP Project HSE, QA/QC and UXO and Manager at KOC, Ahmadi, Kuwait

AREAS OF COMPETENCIES

HSE&Q Management Systems and each one of its Elements

Training

Process Safety Management (PSM)

BBS (Behaviour Based Safety)Processes and Programs

IIF ( Incident& Injury Free) Processes and Programs

PSSR (Pre-Start Safety Review)

PHSER

SOFTWARE EXPERTISE

Microsoft Office Packages / Tap Root / Bow Tie / BBS / Primavera

LANGUAGES

Spanish: Native, English: Advanced Fluency and Italian & Portuguese: Intermediate Fluency

OVERSEAS EXPERIENCE

Argentina, Bolivia, Singapore, Oslo, Aberdeen, England, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Abu Dhabi, China, México, USA, Kuwait and Venezuela.

Summary

Victor is a well versed / seasoned HSSE&Q professional with more than 30 years of working experience within the Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Mining and Energy sectors. He is highly experienced, self-driven, proactive, receptive, team player, innovative and hands on Industrial Engineer and Occupational Health, Safety, Security & Environmental Specialist,

He has work internationally and is multi-lingual (Spanish, English, Italian and Portuguese). In his professional career he has been supporting Engineering, Construction, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Start Up, Operation, Maintenance, Revamp and Shutdown activities for onshore and offshore projects and operations such as : Refineries and Petrochemical Complex, Gathering System, SIMOP’s, Process Plants and Facilities, LNG / LPG / FLNG, Gas / Oil Separation, FPSOs, Floating Facilities, Laying pipelines and Riser Systems, Flow lines and Tiebacks. Heavy Oil, Subsea Mechanical Systems, Jackets / Structures, Shallow and Deep Water, Storage (Above / Below Ground), Remediation, Acid Gas (H2S), Plant Operation, 2D and 3D Seismic, Onshore Drilling and Shallow and Deep Water Drilling & Completion, Work Over as well as Subsea Construction and Installation

Professional Experience

HSSE&Q Manager with 15+ years of progressively senior assignments and 30+ years of combined Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, Infrastructure and Mining experience with sound working knowledge of principles and practices, concepts and theories related to International HSSE&Q standards, OSHA 29 CFR, ISO 9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 series.High level of experience in Behavior Based Safety (BST) and IIF (JMJ Associates) process and programs.

Professional Competencies:

Among Others,

Excellent written and verbal communication; includes use of proper grammar, spelling, etc.

High level of integrity for reporting as well as upholding company policy, personal activities, etc.

Thorough understanding of many Oil and Gas / EPC companies International and regulatory policies.

Full and complete understanding of all aspects of HSSE management including personnel. development, law, policies, client management, etc.

Ability to foster compromise that meets needs of operations while in line w/ policy.

Ability to speak well in front of groups to deliver training, meetings, etc.

Ability to manage HSSE teams and department.

Ability to write, develop and implement HSSE policies and procedures.

Ability to interact with any client.

Ability to interact with all levels of personnel and management staff

International Experience

Kuwait: Amec Foster Wheeler- January 2016 to Present – Kuwait Environmental Remediation Project (KERP) – Client KOC (Kuwait Oil Company).

Singapore: GE Oil and Gas/ Vetco Grey – December 2013 to December 2015 - Indonesia Deepwater Development Project (IDD) – Client Chevron Indonesia with short assignments in Oslo, Aberdeen, England, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia.

México: McDermott / Petrofac – 2013 to 2013 – First Deepwater Development Project (LAKASH) – Client PEMEX (Petroleos Mexicanos).

México: Fluor Daniel / IICA) - 2012 to 2013 – Fénix Project – Client Altos Hornos de

México (AHMSA, Offshore Production Platform and Refineries Expansion – Client PEMEX

(Petroleos Mexicanos), El Gallo Complex Expansion – Client McEwen Mining, etc.).

Abu Dhabi: Foster Wheeler – 2010 to 2011 - Bab Field as part of Phase 1 - 1.8 MMBOPD Project – Client ADCO.

China: Fluor Daniel – 2011 to 2011 - LCD Glass Plant (Manufacturing Facility) in Beijing – Client Corning Incorporated.

Singapore: Foster Wheeler/ Worley Parson – 2006 to 2010 – Singapore Parallel Train (SPT) Project – Client ExxonMobil.

Venezuela: PDVSA, CIRCA, BP de Venezuela and Petrolera Ameriven (Conoco Philips, Chevron Texaco & PDVSA) - 1980 to 2006 with short assignments in Argentina, Mexico, England, Bolivia and USA.

Career Key Aims and Objectives

oTo actively seek and correct the gaps between good safety performance and great safety performance.

oPositively influence all stakeholders by action, belief and conviction in the human system of safety management.

oImprove performance by setting an example of no compromise safety excellence.

oDirect and coordinate compliance with all applicable standards such as ISO 9001, ISO14001, OSHAS18001 and other applicable customer requirements

oEstablish the overall requirements for specifications/procedures.

oFacilitate and lead team efforts to establish and monitor customer / supplier relations, support strategic planning and deployment initiatives, and help develop measurement systems to determine HSSEQ improvements.

oMotivate and evaluate staff, manage projects and human resources, analyze financial situations, determine and evaluate risk and employ knowledge management tools and techniques in resolving challenges.

oLead and champion process-improvement initiatives.

oContinually review the HSSEQ system to formulate new procedures or revise existing ones to effect improvements, reduce wastes and operational costs and enhance overall efficiency.

oEnsuring the contract is managed and delivered to company’s HSSEQ satisfaction.

oEnsuring the contract is managed and delivered to client HSSEQ satisfaction.

oEnsuring that key reports carry out their duties and responsibilities in line with their agreed contract Job Descriptions.

oEnsuring the contractor and their subcontractors fully understand and are aware of client standards, regulations and HSSE Management System.

oThrough proactive means create an environment where zero accidents and harm to people and the environment are achievable.

oStakeholder management applied with client Team Leaders ensuring relationships are maintained and clear visibility is applied to the client.

oFunctional Management with all company and project team through a one team approach.

oFunctional Management with the HSSEQ team ensuring annual appraisals is conducted to highlight performance in the team and apply the necessary action to either rectify or enhance.

oFunctional management ensuring systems are in place to manage holidays, expenses and training.

oReputation management ensuring the company is recognized as a competent and professional organization with the resources and systems to effectively manage the project for the client.

Present and Past Job Positions

oProjects HSEQ and UXO Manager at Amec Foster Wheeler- (Current).

oProject HSE Manager at GE Oil and Gas/ Vetco Grey.

oProject HSE Manager at McDermott / Petrofac.

oProject HSE Site Manager at Fluor Daniel / IIC).

oSenior HSE Engineer, Manager, Advisor at Foster Wheeler.

oProject HSE Site Manager at Fluor Daniel.

oHSE Supervisor, HSE Coordinator, HSE Operational Manager, HSE Advisor and Senior Advisor, HSE Superintendent at: PDVSA, BP de Venezuela, CIRCA, and Petrolera Ameriven (Conoco Philips, Chevron Texaco & PDVSA).

Present and Past Responsibilities and Duties

Among others,

oDrive a culture of safety throughout the organization to reduce injuries and incidents.

oResponsible for metrics, auditing and key indicators to ensure consistency, compliance and to meet business goals.

oProvided technical assistance and specialized supervision for the development and implementation of Systems / Plans / Programs to ensure hazard elimination / control and the minimization of the risk associated with those hazards

oCoordinate strategic planning, organization and execution of the HSE Management System including resource allocation, Client relations, Risk mitigation strategies, Hazardous Area Classification and equipment selection

oPromote HSE leadership and commitment within client, country and contractor organizations specifically targeting senior management.

oEnsuring the EPC contractors and their subcontractors have adequate Management Systems to manage the contract scope of work and they are compliant with client standards, regulations and HSE Management System.

oEnsuring the contractor and their subcontractors can demonstrate they are fully compliant with client and their own processes and procedures.

oProvide effective and practical HSEQ input into study and contract action phases of projects to ensure HSEQ aspects of project execution are adequately considered via the HSEQ team.

oProvide client mandatory and Company’s HSE training as required, assess effectiveness and retraining where appropriate.

oEnsuring contractor and their subcontractors have adequate and competent HSE and Q resources to effectively manage the contract scope of work through all phases.

oEnsuring that construction hazards and risks are identified throughout all project phases and mitigation actions identified and fully implemented. Cascade information across assigned projects.

oEnsuring that HSSEQ team maintains efficient and effective communications between the Contractor and Kuwait ensuring that all reporting requirements are met.

oDevelop an integrated working relationship between contractor and PMC to enhance the HSEQ delivery.

oCreate a high level of communications across the HSEQ team to share knowledge, experience, best practice and lessons learnt.

oConduct analyses of HSE and quality data to identify trends and the required corrective actions.

oParticipate in key client reviews and meetings as required.

oParticipate in weekly Company Assigned Project reviews.

oParticipate in Project Management Plan reviews.

oUpdate and prepare department procedures and work practices as appropriate.

oConduct annual staff appraisals and recommend salary reviews for the department.

oDevelop Company’s objectives and initiatives and measure performance.

oAct as Duty HSSE Manager on rotational basis.

oProvide HSEQ input into discussion groups, new initiatives, workshops etc. as required.

oProvide assistance to the engineering and construction group as required.

oParticipate as part of the overall Project Management Team developing initiatives and applying effective housekeeping Management of the Project.

oSupport company’s Regional and Global Management on HSSEQ issues.

oLead the HSSEQ function across multiple locations, including fabrication yards, manufacturing and services operations

oSupport and assist the Site Manager and also the Deputy Site Manager in HSSEQ aspects during complex Subsea Manifold and / or connection fabrication / construction and for the entire Yard scope

oDevelops strategic plan, builds HSEQ talent, and drives culture change, compliance assurance, and continuous improvement activities Participate and or lead accident / incident investigations and report accordingly. Cascade lessons learnt across assigned projects.

oDefine and measure project HSSE performance against industry standards

oAttend HAZIDs, FMEA, BOW TIE, HAZOPs studies and ensure HSSE actions are identified and resolved

oMobilize and attend the investigation of any serious HSSE related incidents

oConduct regular HSSE audits and visit work sites regularly

oAdvises project management on legal / HSE / Compliance requirements

Achievements

Among o0thers,

oAs a member of the Fluor / ICA Management team @ AHMSA project received the ICA 2012 award for best performance on Quality, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental and Social Responsibility

oAs a member of the Foster Wheeler / Worley Parsons Joint Venture Management Team received certificate of appreciation for my valuable contribution to achieving 20,000,000 site work hours without Lost Time Incident,

oAs a member of the Foster Wheeler / Worley Parsons Joint Venture Management Team for the ExxonMobil Parallel Train Project received the following award: The British Safety Counsel International Sword of Honor Award for 2009

oAs a member of the HAMACA Management Project Team received HSE performance award for having achieved a milestone of 15,000,000 MMH without LWC’s

oAs a member of the MARAVEN - PARC Project Management Team received the PDVSA GOLD HARDHAT Award as result of has achieved 7,000,000 M/H without DAFW case

oAs a member of the Petrolera Ameriven Downstream team received the ConocoPhillips SPIRIT AWARD as result of has achieved ONE YEAR without DAFW case

oAs a member of the ConocoPhillips / ChevronTexaco / PDVSA Joint Venture Management Team have received various

orecognitions and awards for the excellent HSE performances and records achieved in many of the involved projects where I have play the lead role

oAs a certified HSSE instructor delivered more than 200,000 man / hrs. training in the following subjects. Among others, they are: HSE Induction, HSE Leadership, JSA/ATS/ AST, Rigging and Heavy Lifting, Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety, H2S, Excavation and Trenching, Lock / Tag Out, Working at Height, PPE, Environmental Awareness, Emergency Response and Control, Worksite Risk Assessment, Permit to Work Systems, Incident / Accident Reporting and Investigation.

oAs a member of the Petrolera Ameriven Upstream team received MANAGEMENT RECOGNITION and CONGRATULATIONS as result of has achieved a Total Recordable Rate of 2.37. With this accomplishment we bettered our established tolerance of 3. It represented the reduction of 21%. Additionally, this value also means a 56.5 % reduction in the Total Recordable Rate compared to the 2004 performance. In the Lost Workday Case Rate we achieved a value of 1.18. In 2005 we established as a tolerance to reach a Lost Workday Case Rate of 1.

oDuring my professional career have participated and lead quite number of HSSQE Audits for Construction, Maintenance, Major Revamps / Turnaround, Seismic, Drilling, Workover activities within the Oil and Gas Exploration, Production, Refining, LNG, and Petrochemical sectors

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIPS

oBachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering - Oklahoma University-USA – Class 1980

oRevalidation of Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering – Zulia University – Venezuela – 1983

oOccupational Health and Safety Specialist Diploma (Second in Class out of 27 Engineers) – INAPET-Venezuela – 1982

oOccupational Health and Safety Certified Instructor – CEPET-Venezuela – 1989

oCertified Radioactive Protection Officer – CEPET – Venezuela – 1994

oManaging Safely - IOSH – Singapore – 2007

oConstruction Safety for Project Manager – Singapore- 2008

oManagement of Workplace Risk Assessment - Singapore – 2009

oOccupational Health and Safety Manager Certificate – OSHA Academy – USA – 2009,

oInternational General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health (Credit Mention) - NEBOSH – Singapore – 2009,

oOccupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor and Lead Auditor Certified Training – SGS / KBA - Singapore

2010

o30 – Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in “GENERAL INDUSTRY SAFETY AND HEALTH” (17-

900234030)

o30 – Hour Occupational Safety and Health Training Course in “CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH (17-600******)

o36 Hrs. on different Train the Trainer Training Programs course, H2S & BA Certificate – BUREAU VERITAS – Abu Dhabi – 2011,

oRig Pass / Mexico 2013

oOffshore Platform Boarding Authorization for Foreigners / Mexico 2013

oBehavior Based Safety

oOff – Shore Oil Spill Recovery

oEmergency Response and Management

oProject Management.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND MEMBERSHIPS (Cont.)

oRisk Assessment & Management

oLeadership in Safety Workshop – Train the Trainer, IIF program

oExtensive professional training during more than 30 years career that includes formal basic, specialized & EH&S training courses such as Rigging and Heavy Lifting, STOP, Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety, H2S, HF, HAZOP, HAZID, BOW TIE, SOC (Oil / Petrochemical) Certificate approved by MOM at Singapore, Excavation and Trenching, Lock / Tag Out, Working at Height, PPE, Environmental Awareness, Emergency Response and Control, Worksite Risk Assessment, Permit to Work Systems, Incident / Accident Reporting and Investigation, Why Tree Analysis, Causal Factors & Root Cause, Taproot, Tripod, Fault Tree Analysis, and Failure Detection Analysis.

oMember of the Venezuelan Engineering College (Inactive), MIIRSM = Full Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management – (Membership # 206931), TechIOSH = Technician Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health – (Membership # 130170), MSISO = Member of the Singapore Institution Safety Officer – (Membership # 2116M), MNSMS = Member of the National Safety Management Society – (Membership # 8750), IEMA = Member of the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment

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