Bio
B.Sc. in Occupational Hygiene and Safety Engineering
Professional with extensive experience in Industrial Safety, Occupational Hygiene, and Risk Management within the oil and gas industry, primarily with PDVSA and the Paraguaná Refining Center. Throughout his career, he has distinguished himself as a facilitator and trainer in process safety, covering critical topics such as H₂S, HF, confined spaces, working at heights, and work permit systems. He has played a key role as an advisor and internal auditor in training processes.
2017–Present
Company: PDVSA – Paraguaná Refining Center (CRP), Training and Certification Department
Served as a Training Facilitator within the Human Resources Management Division, delivering Industrial Safety and Occupational Hygiene modules including:
Hydrogen Sulfide (H₂S) Hazards
Confined Space Safety
Anhydrous Hydrofluoric Acid (HF) Hazards
Oxygenated Products Exposure
Hazardous Atmosphere Evaluation
Work Permit Systems
Safe Work Practices
Safety as a Life Value
Behavior-Based Safety
Working at Heights
Industrial Leadership
Internal Auditing
Effective Communication
Defensive Driving, among others
Additionally, as part of the certifying body, he advises management on audits of training processes within the oil industry, ensuring that delivered programs align with strategic business objectives and organizational planning requirements.
2014–2016
Company: PDV-MTTO (PDVSA Maintenance Subsidiary) – Central Region Assignment
Facilities: El Palito Refinery, Pequiven Morón, and Thermoelectric Plant
Position: Assigned to the Superintendent of Industrial Safety, Occupational Hygiene, and Environment
Managed Industrial Safety and Occupational Hygiene during major maintenance shutdowns. Led a multidisciplinary team composed of professionals in Occupational Hygiene, Occupational Health, Process Engineering, Industrial Emergency Response, Operational Risk Control, and Safety & Health Committees. Achieved satisfactory accident prevention indicators across serviced facilities.
2009–2014
Company: PDVSA – Amuay and Cardón Refineries
Position: Major Maintenance Execution Supervisor
Trained maintenance teams in Industrial Safety and Occupational Hygiene processes. Oversaw implementation and monitoring of Safety Plans during plant turnarounds. Ensured compliance with internal corporate standards and Venezuelan legislation (LOPCYMAT and National Constitution).
2007–2009
Company: PDVSA / CRP / R.M.-COINPLA
Position: Major Maintenance Execution Supervisor
Developed Safety Plans for maintenance of multiple plants at the Paraguaná Refining Center (Amuay–Cardón). Implemented plans achieving excellent accident prevention metrics. Provided advisory support to maintenance management and delivered training to execution and inspection teams.
2006–2007
Company: SETICA / CRP
Position: SIAHO Coordinator (Industrial Safety, Environment, and Occupational Hygiene)
Led the department for various projects within the Paraguaná Refining Center. Managed safety, hygiene, and environmental resources, achieving high client satisfaction.
2005
Company: HAFRAN / CRP – Amuay Refinery
Position: Industrial Safety Inspector
Managed and audited Safety Plans, achieving satisfactory results through corrective action implementation.
2002–2004
Company: Servicios Cuyuní E.T.T. C.A – HAMACA Project
Location: Anzoátegui, Venezuela
Position: Industrial Safety Supervisor
Delivered safety training workshops to contractor companies involved in the AMERIVEN upgrader construction project, in collaboration with Fluor Daniel and Inelectra. Supervised, evaluated, audited, and monitored contractor compliance.
2001–2002
Company: MEICA – Amuay Refinery
Position: Industrial Safety Inspector
Improved safety processes and audited action plans, achieving satisfactory outcomes in compliance with refinery standards.
2000–2001
Company: SETICA – CRP
Position: Industrial Safety Supervisor
Developed and audited Safety Plans for annual maintenance contracts, meeting client expectations.
2000
Company: RAMEDI – Amuay Refinery
Position: Industrial Safety Inspector II
Audited and supervised scaffolding construction and dismantling activities, achieving high accident prevention performance.
1999
Company: ENCOMA – Cardón Refinery
Position: Industrial Safety Supervisor
Conducted inspections and hazardous atmosphere evaluations during major maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with PDVSA safety standards.
1997–1998
Company: URIMAN C.A – Amuay Refinery
Position: Industrial Safety Inspector
Supervised civil, mechanical, and lifting operations during construction of the FNC-TAME catalytic naphtha fractionation plant, ensuring accident prevention and quality control.
1994–1996
Company: MQS Inspection Services – Cardón Refinery
Position: Production Supervisor, PARC Project
Supervised non-destructive testing (NDT) operations, including industrial radiography (Iridium-192, Cobalt-60), magnetic particle testing, liquid penetrant, and ultrasonic testing. Worked with expatriate and national personnel under international safety standards.
1994
Company: C. Rivaco Fochi Montreal – Cardón Refinery
Position: Industrial Safety Supervisor, PARC Project
Audited accident prevention processes during pipe rack construction and refinery upgrades.
1993
Company: SVECA SADE – Cardón Refinery
Position: Industrial Hygiene and Safety Inspector
Developed procedures and risk analyses for construction of the Delayed Coker Plant, meeting client (Maraven) requirements.
1992
Company: CATECA C.A – Lagoven La Salina
Location: Cabimas, Zulia
Position: Industrial Safety Inspector
Audited safety programs for electrical installations in oil drilling fields.
Company: Construcciones Lamda C.A – Petrochemical El Tablazo
Developed and implemented the Safety Plan for polypropylene plant construction.
1990–1992
Company: SVECA SADE – Petrochemical El Tablazo
Position: Industrial Safety Inspector
Audited and monitored Safety Plans during major maintenance of the Olefins Plant, achieving high accident prevention indicators.
1990
Company: Rivacho Fochi – El Tablazo
Position: Industrial Safety Inspector
Audited safety programs during polypropylene plant construction.