HSE Specilist

Professional Resume

Eusebio Jose Lezama Paris

HSE Professional

Introduction

Knowledgeable oilfield professional with 37 years’ experience managing HSE aspects for construction facilities, oil production and petrochemical operations. The majority of my career has been spent in a leadership role supporting Oil Production Field, Constructions Facilities, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Operations, Start Up, Regular and Overhaul/Turnaround Maintenance activities. Consistent team player with excellent leadership, technical, listening, coaching, and facilitation skills. Excellent credibility within HSE Venezuelan professionals. Experienced with no much supervision of company represented, exempt employees and contractors. Excellent understanding of International HSE standards, Proficient in using many Microsoft Office computer applications. Strong desire to give the best of my experience and knowledge.

I am skilled at planning, implementing, and coordinating HSE programs and processes to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries, illnesses, deaths, and financial losses. I have a special interest and passion in making the workplace a safe and healthy haven for employees. I can demonstrate a strong ability to manage projects from conception through to successful completion. A proactive individual with a logical approach to challenges, I perform effectively even within a highly-pressurized working environment.

I am a highly driven, goal-orientated person who is able to motivate people in getting things done. A strong believer of own beliefs and able to persuade people to follow my direction. A social person who makes use of his personality in building up a network, which I afterwards use for getting things done. Analytical skilled, used to work on the ‘Bigger Picture’ and roll out relevant actions successfully

Personal Information

Date of Birth: October 09, 1958

Venezuelan ID: 5.469.438

Age: 63

Marital Status: Married

Address: Calle Rosa Mora Conjunto Residencial Guaica House, Casa #67 Barcelona Estado Anzoategui Venezuela

Phones:

Home: 58-281-*******

Cell: 58-414-*******

E-mail: *********@*****.***

Native Language: Spanish - Read, write and speak excellent

Second Language: English - Read, write and speak fluently

Computer Literacy: Proficient in use of computers and programs such as Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes/Outlook as well as HAZOP, Taproot software’s

Education Background

1.Central University of Venezuela (UCV): Specialist degree in Administrative Planning. This two years’ degree made emphasis in handling planning tools for administrative assistance to management and boards of directors in oil industries. Years received 1992.

2.Oregon State University (OSU): Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Operational Management with concentration in Industrial Engineering This is a four years’ degree that made emphasis in topics related with business and planning, operational research and development, finance and budget control, Statistics, engineering economy, plant layout, safety, Quality Control, etc. Year received 1987

3.Orient University (UDO): Associate Degree in Industrial System. This three years’ degree made emphasis in topics related with maintenance, operational research and development, quality control, engineering economy and safety. Year received 1980.

4.Extensive professional training during 30 years’ career that includes formal, informal, basic, specialized & HSE training courses such as Rigging and Heavy Lifting, Confined Space Entry, Electrical Safety, 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. Additionally, have attended specialized HSE training on Behaviors Based Safety, on – Shore Oil Spill Recovery, Emergency Response and Management, Project Management, Risk Assessment & Management, Leadership in Safety Workshop – Train the Trainer

Strengths, Skills and Competencies

Defining strategies and planning for Contractors Safety Management Programs.

Coordinating Safety Activities for Oil Industry, especially Production Fields

Developing HSE Operating Excellence Plan as a tool for implementation of Management System

Developing Strategies for vehicles safety programs.

Technical HSE operational audits in production fields

Gap Analysis of Safety Statistics

Implementing HSE procedures in production fields.

Development of HSE Organization Structure and Hierarchy. Proficient in Project Management skills

Development and Reviewing of HSE Regulations, Procedures & Guidelines

Internal / External Auditing, Prequalification / Qualification of Contractors, Auditing of Contractors HSE Management System

Development of Risk Management Campaigns, Emergency Preparedness, HSE Training & Awareness, HSE Training Gap Analysis

Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to teach and motivate personnel to use safe practices and understand regulations

Identifying of Training Needs & Development of Training Matrix

Development of Tool Box Talk Manual / HSE Handbooks

Able to integrate teaching of HSE programs for international, multi-site / multi- cultural project operations

Prepare and review near miss reports, accident / incident reports, investigate and recommend corrective actions

Sound working knowledge and demonstrated ability for the development and implementation of Behavior Base Safety Process

Formulating budget for HSE organizations

Developing Procedures for safety issues

Developing HSE Strategic Plan for short, medium and long term

Benchmarking with others Oil companies.

Coordinating Management activities.

A lot of training inside Venezuela and Outside, especially in the United State (e.g. Last 2004 I spent three month in a HSE training in headquarter of Chevron Corporation in San Ramon California.

Accept and enjoy challenges.

Integrate very easy to new roles, responsibilities, working environments and result-oriented

Can quickly adapt new skills.

Can think fresh and see the big picture.

Can work in multidisciplinary teams.

Possess high level of common and true sense of reality and ownership.

Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.

Knowledgeable of OSHA Construction Standards as well as NIOSH, ASME API standards.

Knowledgeable of HSE Management System as well as Plans and Programs, Operational Excellence, HSE Policies and Procedures for Construction, Operational and Maintenance activities.

Approaches work as if roles and responsibilities extend beyond immediate job description.

Honest and ethical when dealing with others.

Consistently attempts to generate creative, resourceful solutions to problems.

Promotes an environment that supports effective collaboration.

Own a very high level of analysis and synthesis.

Team Player.

Do excellent job of follow up on issues.

Proficient in using many Microsoft Office computer applications.

Managerial skill supervising personnel

Responsible and disciplined following instructions.

Coaching personnel

Professional experience

With 35 years of experience regarding HSE aspects within National companies, with special emphasis in Constructions, Pre-commissioning, Commissioning, Operations, Start Up, Regular and Overhaul / Turnaround Maintenance activities in onshore environments.

Among others, the experience covers the following activities: Construction Projects related to Production Facilities, Drilling and Work-Over, Piles Driven, Tender pipelines of different diameters for gas and oil transferring, seismic and Industrial Plants Overhaul.

Sound working knowledge of principles and practices, concepts and theories related to International HSE standards, and OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Series

Additionally, training experience in HSE aspects to Management, Supervisory and labor levels, and Managing and Administrating HSE Management System, Operation Excellence and Behavior Based Safety Process.

PDVSA-PETROPIAR (PDVSA/Chevron) From January 2008 to October 2018

Position: HSE Manager

Roles and Responsibilities:

Oversee, and adapt policies and programs to improve the organization’s Health, Safety & Environmental performance, ensure compliance to local legal regulation & client’s standards & requirement.

Works under general company president`s direction and participates in setting assignment objectives and strategies; plans own task schedule to meet objectives. Assist in all area of safety for pre-contract planning and incident prevention

Develops plans, organizes and manages the HSE Programs and Systems in annual basis.

Monitor and evaluate the organizations’ overall HSE performance to identify recurring problem; research, evaluate and recommend changes to technology, equipment, systems or processes that will improve the organizations’ HSE performance

Keep up-to-date with proposed and actual changes in HSE regulations; so that the organizations’ HSE policy remain current and relevant

Recommends and formulates safety policies and procedures* Has complete understanding and application of principles, theories, concepts, and industry practices and standards through education, training and work experience

Provides assistance to the site work process with safety planning and incident prevention. Assists production, drilling, construction, operations and upgrader teams in on all safety related matters

Assist in safety audits and safety evaluation process

Maintaining and completion HSE reports and documentation. Collection, compilation, and reporting of HSE statistics for the entire company Distribute and follow up implementation of new HSE initiatives

Involvement in the general day to day HSE activities such as Inspections, MS, JSA / TRA review and update, Tool Box Talk, Training and follow up on HSE issues that needs to be rectified

Provide guidance to support the Project Leadership Team in achieving ''Nobody Gets Hurt''. Champion for application of Company based safety processes to benefit project safety performance.

Support / Advise Project Manager, Project Leadership Team, and Safety / SSH&E Leadership Team in areas of safety / health and emergency preparedness.

Develop project level plans / programs as required by the Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) and / or the project management team. Ensure establishment of adequate control processes and implementation per the Project Safety Plan.

Work closely with Contractor to establish plans that meet Project requirements and follow through with management team and Contractor to ensure effective implementation.

Develop / deliver technical presentations.

Provide guidance and functional support to Site Safety Advisors.

Champion and manage the overall responsibility of the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Department

Conduct audit and surveillance exercise on HSE matters to ensure employees comply with the HSE Management System’s policies and procedure requirements

Conduct Contractor’s and Subcontractor’s QHSE Management Systems review during tendering process

Advise on setting up the improvement guidelines for HSE Management System to the employees. Ensure improvements are implemented and results are feedback to employees

Produce and develop the HSE Training Plan. Ensure implementation of the plan. Ensure that training records are maintained

Perform Technical Bid Evaluation for Inquiries submitted by Vendors

Check and improve the hazardous construction work conditions

Establish an emergency action plan in preparation of an accident occurrence in order to save the situation and restore the area after the situation is over

Investigate the cause of accident, establish preventive countermeasure and report the result to home office and local governmental authorities concerned

Establish the emergency response plan for major accidents and provide the training and the result report

Provide the preventive plans for hazardous material handling

Establish Permit to Work System and manage and train relevant personnel

Perform Technical Bid Evaluations for subcontractors

Perform PSSR (Pre-Start- Up Safety Review) in line with fields HSE Managers.

Drive change in employee attitudes toward HSE and promote a “world class" safety culture

Ensure HSE and regulatory compliance through effective recordkeeping, training, and compliance / HSE programs

Reduce employee exposures by identifying and eliminating unsafe conditions and behaviors and develop and implement programs, policies and procedures

Conduct internal and external HSE audits. Track all items to achieve closure and participate in and ensure closure and corrective action plans

Develop and deliver employee training on HSE requirements and maintain training records database

Prepare quarterly HSE reports

Conduct accident and incident investigations to include reporting and corrective action

Provide HSE coaching / assistance to develop line managers

Administers HSE strategy, system, policies, and methods; makes recommendations for improvement

Develops and implements best HSE practices

Develops audit goals and objectives, systems, policies, and procedures; conducts regular reviews

Prepares, maintains, and implements HSE procedures and manuals as required.

Manages industrial hygiene, sanitation, and environmental programs to ensure corporate objectives as well as customer and regulatory requirements are met

Prepares or delegates risk assessments of proposed changes to equipment, work methods, policies, and procedures to determine acceptability of the change

Provides input to onshore disaster response and recovery plans and monitors their effectiveness

Audits adherence to establish policies, processes, and procedures; determines corrective action for compliance

Implements improvements as needed to achieve optimum HSE program performance

Educates and advises management on issues and best practices related to HSE compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Manages the details of training program development and implementation, ensuring that programs support annual HSE objectives, Training Matrix, operator requirements, and all statutory and client requirements.

Performs other duties and special projects as requested by board of directors.

PETROLERA AMERIVEN (ConocoPhillips, PDVSA and Chevron): From March 2003 to December 2007 – Position: Corporate Safety Advisor

Roles and Responsibilities:

Support the Corporate HSE Manager and General Manager in all aspects related to Safety in PA.

Participate in the planning cycle of the production business, to incorporate control risk aspects into the plans and projects in the short, medium and long terms at PA.

Support the HSE Corporate Manager and HSE Managers in the operational areas, in the design of the inspections and internal audits program.

Advise in the implementation of the Management System for risk control in the operations and new projects, according to the needs of the business, regulations and corporate policies.

Advise the Corporate HSE Manager and HSE field Managers, the compliance of the conditions and obligations established in Venezuelan laws and regulations. Such as: (COVENIN, Ley Orgánica de Prevención y Condiciones del Medio Ambiente de Trabajo, etc.)

Support the Corporate HSE Manager and HSE field Managers, in the design process, revision and update of the Safety Programs, to assure consistency with national & international laws and regulations, according to the situation, incorporating work best practices.

Advise (suggest, promote, participate, etc.) the HSE field Managers in the preparation of Safety Training Programs for the HSE personnel, contractors and thirds parties.

Advice in accident investigation to determine the root cause and action plan to be taken to prevent the recurrence, promoting in the operational areas lessons learned.

Promote specialized technical support (internal and external) to enhance studies, evaluations or technical safety inspections, oriented to find effective solutions to critical problems in business processes.

Advice the field HSE Managers, in the creation of Emergency Contingency Plans, adapted to the conditions in the operational fields or areas.

Advise HSE Corporate Manager and field HSE Managers to develop and implement incentive and recognition programs.

PETROLERA AMERIVEN (ConocoPhillips, PDVSA and Chevron): From January 2001, to February 2003

Position: Upstream HSE Superintendent

Roles and Responsibilities

Directly managing the Upstream HSE Department including 10 technical and administrative employees. The Upstream Organization was composing by the Engineering and Construction, Rig Operations, Field Operations, Plant Process, Reservoir and Support Departments including HSE. Approximately 850 employees from Petrolera Ameriven + Contractors works on daily bases for a total of 2,400,000 M/H each year including overtime. Among others, the Engineering and Construction department is responsible for the design and construction of well pads facilities consisting in Site Preparation, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation and Automation activities

Managing, Administrating and Assisting in developing HSE Plan and Programs for Petrolera Ameriven departments and contractors.

Facilitating implementation of ongoing HSE Plans and Programs to ensure compliance within company’s policies and regulatory requirements.

Overseeing the elimination or reduction of unwanted, undesired events (Injuries, Illnesses, Unsafe Acts / Conditions, Environmental Releases, etc.) by implementing Training, Inspection, Audits, Meetings, Follow Up programs as well as Behavior Based Safety (STOP, START, BST, etc) process.

Monitoring and minimizing HSE – related cost, developing a culture to support companies HSE objectives, and developing internal resources.

Overall responsibility for the effectiveness of plant / project HSE performance. Responsible for assessment of overall program effectiveness, highlighting concerns and recommending changes to improve overall performance.

Stayed abreast of HSE national and international regulatory requirements, technical issues, and use relevant information to implement programs, achieve compliance and minimize risks.

Facilitated the development and implementation of HSE risk management programs through coordination on site – wide process to identify, evaluate, and control hazards and risks.

Provided consultative guidance and information to the management team on HSE priorities and risks, associated costs, performance, major issues and the interpretation of national and international regulatory requirements.

Assure the development of annual HSE goals, HSE performance targets, and HSE budgets. Ensure adequate program effectiveness and awareness to meet targets.

Gathered and report data on HSE performance, compliance and significant incidents.

Coordinated and evaluate the effectiveness of HSE training and education programs.

Organized, lead and participate in activities that promote employee ownership of HSE programs.

Developed internal resources to help manage assigned HSE programs.

Monitored Incident/Accident statistics and SUPPORT (i.e. not do) Line Management in ensuring all events/cases are adequately investigated and findings addressed, and communicated in a timely manner.

Developed, execute an Audit Process and Evaluate company Organizations/Departments and contractors HSE Key Performance Indicators.

Liased with contractors Management and HSE representatives to promote continuous improvement. Monthly and Bi- weekly HSE leadership meeting with contractors’ management and HSE Coordinators/Supervisors are held.

Assisted Line Management in the promotion of HSE Systems, Policies, Programs, Procedures and strategies.

PETROLERA AMERIVEN (ConocoPhillips, PDVSA and Chevron): From May 2000, to December 2000

Position: HSE Coordinator for Upstream Process and Operations Organization

Roles and Responsibilities:

Directly managing HSE Department of the Process and Operations organization.

Assisted Line Management in the promotion of HSE Systems, Policies, Programs, Procedures and strategies.

Liaised with contractors Management and HSE representatives to promote continuous improvement. Monthly and Bi- weekly HSE leadership meeting with contractors’ management and HSE Coordinators/Supervisors were held.

Coordinated, taught and evaluated the effectiveness of HSE training and education programs.

Coordinated Simultaneous Operations (Construction, Drilling and Operation at the same wellpads)

Organized, lead and participated in activities that promote employee ownership of HSE programs.

Developed internal resources to help manage assigned HSE programs.

Monitored Incident/Accident statistics and SUPPORT (i.e. not do) Line Management ensured all events/cases were adequacy investigated and findings addressed, and communicated in a timely manner.

Participated in the development and implementation of HSE risk assessments through coordination on site – wide process to identify, evaluate, and control hazards and risks. Different risk assessments (PSSR, Quantitative/Qualitative, what if, Hazop, etc) were performed during construction, pre- commissioning and commissioning project stages.

Coordinated and developed HSE procedures. Among others, the following procedures were developed: Lock/Tag Out, Simultaneous Operation, Confined Space Entry and Heavy Equipment Operations.

Developed, executed an Audit Process and Evaluate company Organizations / Departments and contractors HSE Key Performance Indicators.

Oversaw the elimination or reduction of unwanted, undesired events (Injuries, Illnesses, Unsafe Acts / Conditions, Environmental Releases, etc.) by implementing Training, Inspection, Audits, Meetings, Follow Up programs as well as Behavior Based Safety (STOP, START, BST, etc) process.

Gathered and reported data on EH&S performance, compliance and significant incidents/accidents.

Provided consultative guidance and information to the management team on HSE priorities and risks, associated costs, performance, major issues and the interpretation of national and international regulatory requirements.

Assured the development of annual HSE goals, HSE performance targets, and HSE budgets. Ensure adequate program effectiveness and awareness to meet targets.

Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA): From September 1981, to May 2000) occupying position like HSE field supervisor, HSE Planning & Development, HSE Superintendent,

Roles and Responsibilities:

Assisted Line Management in the promotion of HSE Systems, Policies, Programs, Procedures and strategies.

Liased with contractors Management and HSE representatives to promote continuous improvement. Monthly and Bi- weekly HSE leadership meeting with contractors’ management and HSE Coordinators/Supervisors were held.

Coordinated, taught and evaluated the effectiveness of HSE training and education programs.

Organized, leaded and participated in activities that promote employee ownership of HSE programs.

Developed internal resources to help manage assigned HSE programs.

Monitored Incident/Accident statistics and SUPPORT Line Management in ensuring all events/cases were adequately investigated and findings addressed, and communicated in a timely manner.

Participated in the development and implementation of HSE risk assessments through coordination on site – wide process to identify, evaluate, and control hazards and risks. Different risk assessments (PSSR, Quantitative/Qualitative, what if, Hazop, etc) were performed during construction, pre- commissioning and commissioning project stages.

Coordinated and developed HSE procedures. Among others, the following procedures were developed: Lock/Tag Out, Simultaneous Operation, Confined Space Entry and Heavy Equipment Operations.

Organized, leaded and participated in the Behavior Based Safety Process.

Developed, executed an Audit Process and Evaluate company Organizations / Departments and contractors HSE Key Performance Indicators.

Organized, advised and participated in the conformation and operation of employees Health and Safety Labor Committee.

Oversaw the elimination or reduction of unwanted, undesired events (Injuries, Illnesses, Unsafe Acts / Conditions, Environmental Releases, etc.) by implementing Training, Inspection, Audits, Meetings, Follow Up programs as well as Behavior Based Safety (STOP, START, BST, etc) process.

Gathered and reported data on HSE performance, compliance and significant incidents/accidents.

Provided consultative guidance and information to the management team on HSE priorities and risks, associated costs, performance, major issues and the interpretation of national and international regulatory requirements.

Assured the development of annual HSE goals, HSE performance targets, and HSE budgets. Ensure adequate program effectiveness and awareness to meet targets.

Organized, advised and participated in the conformation and operation of Vehicle Safety Committee.

Certifications and Training Received

International Certification Anzi Z390 managing H2S - CISHAC - 2014

Confine Space Certification NC: 3153 & OSHA 1910.146 – CISHAC – 2104

Trained as a Teacher for Educational University – UDO - 2013

Industrial hygiene Techniques AVHO Venezuela - 2012

Work process analysis and hazardous process techniques – PALAP - 2012

Life Commitment RCP – Red Cross Organization - 2011

Competitive Planning and indicators – CADEM – 2011

Hazard Identification Process Techniques (Hazard wheel) – Chevron - 2012

International Heavy Crude Oil Congress – Venezuelan Petroleum Chamber - 2011

E-color workshop and Injury and incident free course – Chevron – Equilibria - JMJ 2011

Management leadership roles and responsibilities – Chevron - 2011

Handling and managing toxic waste oversees – Dau Metal Korea - 2009

Root Cause Analysis - N.D.T. SUPPLY CORPORATION - 2008

OHSAS 18001 - Occupational Health & Safety Management System Auditor – Bureau Veritas - 2007

Executive Safety Management Techniques – National Safety Council - 2006

Refining and Upgrade the economy of heavy crude oil – Baker – 2006

Safety World Congress and Exhibition – National Safety Council – 2005

EH&S Management System Audit Training - 2005

ChevronTexaco CTOP HES Specialists Class

CTOP HES Policy/Visions/ChevronTexaco Way – Explains what the vision is for CTOP, what the students’ roles are in fulfilling the vision and how CTOP policies and visions align with the ChevronTexaco Way?

Operational Excellence – What is Operational Excellence and how it will enable CTOP to help the Corporation become the global energy company most admired for its people, partnership and performance

CPDEP – What is the ChevronTexaco Project Development and Execution Process and how does it work.

Defensive Driving Skills – Smith System or other defensive driving course to help the students drive incident free during their stay and beyond.

Getting To 90 – This course was designed to give the necessary tools to make effective presentations and allow the participants to practice and be evaluated on their presentation techniques.

Reputation Mgmt/Community Outreach – Highlight contemporary social issues and stakeholder expectations (environmental and social responsibility, community development, human rights, safety and security, political issues, business ethics, etc.) and show how these directly and indirectly affects oil and gas operations and Company reputation, locally and internationally.

CSR&SD/SIA/Environ Legacy – Defines Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and discusses achieving sustainable development (SD), what are our corporate responsibilities and how governments, non-governmental agencies and CVX hold ourselves responsible.

Ecology/EIA’s – Why we do environmental impact assessments (EIA) and how they are used.

Impacts to Aquatic Ecology – Understand potential impacts of oil field operations to water quality, learn about aquatic toxicity and how to assess impacts of waste streams to the environment and how to protect water quality for fish and people.

Environmental Remote Sensing – Remote sensing for environmental applications is a rapidly developing technology with major business uses for Chevron Texaco and the petroleum industry. How Chevron Texaco is using this tool to deal with the increasing environmental demands and restrictions on our oil and gas operations.

Ground Water Issues/Remediation – How to assess potential groundwater issues, measure them and mitigation techniques.

Air Issues – Identify sources of air releases, the impacts of air releases and how air releases can be controlled. Evaluation of the risks and mitigation options.

Waste Issues – How to characterize waste and how to sampling and do analysis. Explain the waste management hierarchy and discuss treatment methods.

Water Issues – Produced water, wastewater, & potable water treatment.

Environmental Project – Teams select a scenario and evaluate the issues, then propose alternatives to deal with the issue, and develop recommendations, using the learning’s and tools they have been exposed to the past four weeks.

Risk Management – How to identify and assess risks, identify alternatives and make value based decisions on what to do.

Gas Dispersion Modeling – What influences gas dispersion and what tools are available to help predict when, where and how plumes will travel.

Incident Command System/Panning for the Next Operational Period - What is the Incident Command System? What is its place in Chevron Texaco’s emergency response and how to plan for the next operational period?

Table Top Drill – Students are assigned roles and must deal with an assigned scenario and the safety and environmental issues that arise, as well as dealing with governmental agencies and NGOs.

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