Quality Management, HSE Management, Document Management

Roberto V. Viernes

Quality/HSE Manager Major Projects QHSE Lead QHSE Consultant

Manila Mobile: +63-915******* Email: *********@*****.*** LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberto-viernes-3830a214 Curriculum Vitae – Business Excellence Manager Major Project QAQC Lead QHSE Consultant Roberto Viernes - 1 of 5 EDUCATION

Bachelor’s in Business

Administration (Travel

Management)

Polytechnic University of the

Philippines, 1995

Bachelor in Accounting

Polytechnic University of the

Philippines, 1991

(Undergraduate)

BS Electrical Engineering

Technological Institute of the

Philippines, 1990

(Undergraduate)

PROFESSION

Quality, Health & Safety, and

Environment Systems

Specialist

NATIONALITY

Filipino

QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Lead Auditor:

• ISO 9001

• Certified Lead Auditor:

• ISO 14001

• Certified Lead Auditor:

OHSAS 18001

• NEBOSH – International

General Certificate (IGC)

• Certified Six Sigma

Yellow Belt

• Certified Fire Warden

and First Aider

LANGUAGES

English

Filipino

SUMMARY

A business excellence and QHSE management systems specialist with extensive (25 years) experience in design, engineering, project management, and management consultancy, with a verifiable track record of achievements within the rail, infrastructure, buildings design and construction management sectors. Systems development, implementation and monitoring astute, a dynamic, motivated and well-grounded change agent with a passion for attaining the unachievable through analysis and collaboration. Consistently demonstrates a can-do attitude and embrace tough challenges with energy and enthusiasm.

Key Competencies:

- Corporate Business System Development

- Business Process Analysis and Improvement

- Project Controls and Procedures

- Process Mapping for Business Excellence Modelling

- Management of Major Projects’ QHSE Systems

- Business Management System (BMS) Development

- Business ang Project Systems Integration

- Auditing Business Systems and Project Processes

- QHSE Strategy Development

- Enterprise Risk Management (corporate and projects) A Lead Auditor for ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001; successfully completed the NEBOSH-IGC course; and a Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Attended Electrical Engineering from 1989 to 1990, and Accounting Principles from 1990 to 1991 before completing bachelor’s degree in travel management (1991-1995) with major studies in hospitality and business management. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance, Manila, Philippines

QHSE Consultant, May 2020 – Present

Helping clients streamline business processes through development of robust and efficient QHSE management system; assist in rolling out enhanced procedures and new initiatives; conduct projects and system reviews; identify areas of business and operational improvements; assist in systems’ certification to international standards. KEO International Consultants, Dubai, UAE

Divisional QA/QC Manager, September 2016 – April 2020 Responsible for the development and implementation of Design Division's quality management system that was successfully certified to ISO 9001. Provides design QA/QC support on projects, in collaboration with project managers, to develop and manage the implementation of design projects' quality procedures. Roberto Viernes

Quality/HSE Manager Major Project QAQC Lead

QHSE Consultant

Contact Details:

Mobile: +63-915*******

Email: *********@*****.***

Curriculum Vitae – QHSE Manager Major Project QAQC Lead QHSE Consultant Roberto Viernes - 2 of 5 A principal contributor to quality and risk management tools, procedures, development and monitoring of quality metrics - identifying and assessing actual and potential problem areas in design quality implementation and adherence procedures. Delivering design quality training to project teams, identifying and implementing opportunities for improvement.

Key achievements and initiatives:

• Developed and rolled out a business management system (BMS) – certified to ISO 9001:2015.

• Digital transformation of BMS using SharePoint and Office365

• Enhanced proposal (bid) documents through QMS-related frameworks.

• Streamlined design process through DESK (Design Excellence Standard by KEO)

• Reinforced the benefits of effective project management through PM Framework

• Maximized company’s investment on digital transformation by developing design workflows for Autodesk Docs (BIM 360)

WS Atkins and Partners Overseas, Dubai, UAE

QSSE Business Partner – Rail, April 2014-August 2016 Responsible for the overall management of quality, health and safety, security, and environment management systems across Atkins Rail Division in Middle East & Africa. See list of major rail projects on page 3: Roles and responsibilities:

• Worked collaboratively within various project and document control teams to ensure that every deliverable has gone through necessary control check, review and authorization procedures.

• Defined, developed, implemented and maintained job-specific Design Management Plan and Documentation Management Plan detailing the strategy adopted, the organization set-up as well as the means and tools defined accordingly.

• Control the identification, registration, distribution and retention of client, design, and vendor documentation through implementation of project-specific Electronic Document Management System such as Aconex, NewForma, ComplyPro, ProjectWise. Ensure they are aligned with the Codification Manual.

• Ensured accurate uploading, logging, filing and distribution of project related documentation.

• Monitored and controlled projects’ document transmission from preparation to archive in accordance with Company, Client and regulatory standards. Manage and expedite service suppliers' deliverables and documentation ensuring contractual requirements are adhered to.

• Conducted ‘second-party’ quality audits on all project participants quality system, i.e. sub-consultants and Atkins GDC

(India, UK offices) and design outsource companies.

• Analyzed quality trends analysis and results of internal audits

• Supported the Client and PMC audits

• Supported the Project Managers by ensuring that QA controls are applied to the Atkins’ supply chain (selection process, systematic and other collaborative working arrangements, assessment of deliverables, 2nd party internal audits)

• Planned and coordinated continuous improvement actions for all stages of the project to share lessons learned, feedback experiences and drive best practice, typically through continuous improvement workshops, and lessons learned reviews

(developing a communications team space as a repository of lessons learned) Key achievements and initiatives:

• Developed, implemented and maintained quality control system for Rail Division and infrastructure projects

• Enhanced technical review process through Technical Delivery Standards and Design Stage Gates

• Established an audit charter for Rail second-party audits. Drafted risk-based audit procedure for Atkins MEA

• Enhanced quality trend analysis to adhere with Atkins Design Principles and Technical Assurance Standard

• Established the Rail MEA Technical Spine (Collaborative Team Space using SharePoint)

• Enhanced Codification Manual and Electronic Document Management System in line with Atkins Digital Foundation Roberto Viernes

Quality/HSE Manager Major Project QAQC Lead

QHSE Consultant

Contact Details:

Mobile: +63-915*******

Email: *********@*****.***

Curriculum Vitae – QHSE Manager Major Project QAQC Lead QHSE Consultant Roberto Viernes - 3 of 5 Faithful+Gould, (member of Atkins Group) Dubai, UAE) QSSE Manager – September 2012-March 2014

Responsible for maintaining, monitoring and improving the QHSE Management Systems in Faithful+Gould Middle East as well as Atkins Kuwait offices. Performed inductions, assisted the projects in developing quality plans, resolved queries related to the QSSE management systems, prepared monthly KPI scorecard; supported the Project Management team in evaluating performances of service suppliers; participated in project reviews and audits on risks and regulatory compliance processes and implementation of risk mitigation measures; analyzed accidents and identify trends, vulnerabilities and liabilities that can be avoided by preventive techniques and procedures. Provided QA/QC support on project management, commercial services and consultancy projects.

Was a Project Manager for Operational Excellence, an Atkins internal business improvement project – responsible for an enhancement scheme with key focus on Business Continuity Planning and Crisis Management, reporting to the Regional Business Change Leader.

Roles and responsibilities:

• In collaboration with Project Manager (PM), developed, proactively managed the implementation, and ensured team adherence to the design quality procedures and plan in strict accordance with contractual requirements, Atkins’ Quality Management Plan, and Atkins’/F+G’s Technical Assurance Standards.

• Served as subject matter expert to project teams in development of quality procedures and plan. Leveraged Atkins/F+G’s Corporate Quality Director expertise as required for development and implementation.

• Monitored and ensured adherence by project staff and sub-consultants to design quality procedures and plan requirements for the production, submittal and approval of contract deliverables within contract schedules and budgets.

• Collaborated with PMs to direct, oversee and ensure quality deliverables and risk/change management.

• Worked with other Design Quality Managers, PM, Delivery Director and Corporate Quality Director to ensure implementation of effective, cost-efficient delivery approaches.

• Identified and assessed actual and potential problem areas in design quality implementation and adherence procedures. Led efforts to formulate and execute recovery plans to achieve compliance.

• Participated in project performance reviews at the direction and discretion of the PM.

• Identified and implemented opportunities for improvement. Key achievements and initiatives:

• Harmonized Faithful+Gould’s BMS with Atkins’ BMS.

• Established online platform for resolving QHSE audit findings, NCRs, accident reports, KPI data, and all QSSE records

• Enhancement of procurement management through revision of procedure, screening and classifying service suppliers, performance evaluation, and second-party audits

• As part of Atkins’ Operational Excellence campaign, project managed the development of an online system for Business Continuity Planning and Crisis Management.

WS Atkins & Partners Overseas, Dubai, UAE

QSSE Manager, Atkins Dubai Design Centre, June 2005-September 2012 Key responsibilities involved ensuring the continuing effectiveness of design quality management system through compliance with ISO 9001, project-specific requirements and adopting the principles of different quality tools. While actively involved in systems development and improvement, promoted the ‘Atkins Quality Culture’ through QMS workshops, wide-ranging internal audits, and achieving key performance indicators. Developed QHSE management systems and certification to international standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001) for Atkins Manila office.

Developed an integrated health, safety, and environment management system and certification to OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 for Atkins Middle East and India.

Roberto Viernes

Quality/HSE Manager Major Project QAQC Lead

QHSE Consultant

Contact Details:

Mobile: +63-915*******

Email: *********@*****.***

Curriculum Vitae – QHSE Manager Major Project QAQC Lead QHSE Consultant Roberto Viernes - 4 of 5 Key achievements and initiatives:

• Author of integrated HSE management system for Atkins Middle East & India – certified to OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001.

• Developed QHSE management systems for Atkins Manila office – later certified to ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001.

• Developed the Long Corridor Design Guide, a collaborative procedure for outsourcing work to Atkins design centers. Union Properties PJSC (secondment to main contractors), Dubai, UAE Project Administrator, April 1997-June 2005

Managed all communications and contract documents from early inception to successful handing over of projects; handled major projects; a member of Quality Circle responsible for establishing standard procedures, policy development, standard agreements, tender/contract documents, and site supervision manual. Defined, developed, implemented and maintained a Documentation Management Plan detailing the strategy adopted, the organization set-up as well as the means and tools defined accordingly. Control the identification, registration, distribution and retention of client, design, and vendor documentation through implementation of project-specific Electronic Document Management System such as Aconex and Expedition (by Primavera) that is aligned with the Codification Manual.

LIST OF MAJOR PROJECTS

QA/QC Lead role on major Design Management projects:

• PAAET College in Sabah Al Ahmed, Adailiyah, Kuwai

• Kuwait University College of Architecture and CS Engineering, Shwaikh, Kuwait

• Sabah Al Ahmed City, Alahmadi, Kuwait

• Qatar University College of Medicine and Health Science, Qatar

• Mall of Qatar, Qatar

• Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar

• Lusail Commercial Boulevard, Lusail, Qatar

• Capital Markets Authority Headquarters, Kuwait

• Al Sheraa DEWA Headquarters, Dubai, UAE

• VIDA Residences B1B2, Opera District, Dubai, UAE

• EXPO Village 2020, Dubai, UAE

• Lusail Commercial Boulevard, Doha, Qatar

• Capital Market Authority Headquarters, Kuwait

• Southern Dunes Hotel 14, Red Sea, KSA

• Shurayrah East Hotels, Red Sea, KSA

• Abha Township, Abha, KSA

QA/QC Lead role on major rail and infrastructure projects:

• Doha Metro - Red Line South Underground

• Doha Metro – Gold Line

• Doha Metro – Major Stations

• Riyadh Metro, KSA

• Kolkata Metro, India

• Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram, UAE

• (Part time role as QHSE Lead) Dukhan Highway, Qatar QAQC Lead role on major Management Consultancy, Design and PMC projects:

• King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, KSA

• Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai, UAE

• Extension of Octal Petrochemicals Complex, Salalah, Oman

• Al Ain Wildlife Park and Resort, Al Ain, UAE

Roberto Viernes

Quality/HSE Manager Major Project QAQC Lead

QHSE Consultant

Contact Details:

Mobile: +63-915*******

Email: *********@*****.***

Curriculum Vitae – QHSE Manager Major Project QAQC Lead QHSE Consultant Roberto Viernes - 5 of 5

• Aldara Hospital, Riyadh, KSA

• PMO for infrastructure development programme for Ministry of Public Works, Kuwait

• Al Ain City Municipality EHS management system – Al Ain, UAE

• Burj Dubai Lake Hotel (The Address), Dubai, UAE

• Trump Tower, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

• Gateway Towers, Dubai, UAE

• Al Mas Tower, Dubai, UAE

• Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai, UAE

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Description Completion dates and references

Lead Auditor, ISO 9000 Series

Quality Management System, Dubai, UAE

Det Norske Veritas Certification Services, Dubai, UAE 18 April 2007

Course No. A17061

IRCA Certificate Number 12311

NEBOSH International General Certificate

The National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, UK

29 August 2008

Master Log Certificate No. I02899

Lead Auditor, ISO 14001

Environmental Management System

Det Norske Veritas Certification Services, Dubai, UAE 27 October 2011

Course No. A17305

IRCA Ref. A09660

Lead Auditor, OHSAS 18001

Health & Safety Management System

Neville Clarke, Philippines

20 July 2012

Course No. A17436

Certificate No. PT-HSMS05-144

Certified Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

EduHub Institute

Dubai, UAE

21 July 2021

Certificate No. EHI202195

TRAINING

• AUTODESK BIM 360 Docs, April 2019

• Basic Measurement Concepts in Six Sigma, April 2016

• Basics of Six Sigma projects and Teams, April 2016

• Quality Systems, Models and Theories, April 2016

• ComplyPro by DOORS, Requirements and System Engineering Management, 2014

• Aconex, Construction project information and process management, 2008

• Accident Investigation Management Course, August 2008

• CPR and Basic First Aid, August 2008

• Leadership Throughout, July 2007

• Presentation Skills, January 2007

• Interpersonal and Communication Excellence, September 2006

• Integrated Management System Internal Auditor, February 2006

• Introduction to HSE Management System, January 2006

• Fire Warden Programme, March 2006

• Primavera Expedition, Contracts and Document Management, May 2003 OTHER PROGRAMS AND SOFTWARE

• Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio)

• SharePoint (used in developing QHSE intranet pages, online project collaboration and design outsourcing)

• Office365 (used in migrating and improving QHSE intranet pages, online project collaboration)

• InDesign (combined with PPT and Visio, used in developing presentations)

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