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Jimmy Quesada

Experienced Expat Health, Safety, Security & Environment (HSSE)

San Jose, Costa Rica

Work Experience

  • Private Safety Senior AdvisorFreelance / Project

    Undisclosed Clientele

    Feb 2019 - Present -6 yrs, 4 months

    Pakistan , Islamabad

    • Regional HSSE ManagerFull Time

      APM Terminals

      Aug 2012 - Dec 2018 -6 yrs, 4 months

      • Job Details:• Head for the safety and security of the workers, contractors, suppliers and visitors, in construction projects developed by APM Terminals and A.P. Møller - Mærsk in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Costa Rica and Panama. • Main supervision of the construction projects with an approximate work population of 1800 to 2000 workers, supporting local safety managers in each country. • Establish a technical supervision track for a variety of HSE professional needs including Industrial hygienists, System HSE, Construction HSE, and health physicists • Engage in specific project and office locations to resolve complex problems, support training, and support meeting critical milestones
    • Safety & Security ManagerFull Time

      G4S

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2007 -1 yr

      • Job Details:• Participate in Global HSE Committee by taking subcommittee assignments on an as needed basis; communicate committee’s activities, actions and meeting information to company counterparts • Manage recognition and awards programs; support selection of qualified projects and offices • Network with industry associations, companies, Safety professionals and regulatory bodies. Benchmark against industry and company standards
    • HSE ManagerFull Time

      Oil & Gas - RECOPE

      Feb 2002 - Jul 2012 -10 yrs, 5 months

      • Job Details:• Implement and monitor the HSE Management System, Plans and Safe Work Procedures. • Promote the HSE Management System by personal example and leadership. • Promote a strong awareness and personal responsibility for HSE with all management and supervisory personnel. • Review Company activities and ensure compliance with HSE Policies, HSE Plans and Procedures. • Ensure that Contractor HSE activities comply with Company & Contractor HSE Policies & Plans, conform to the terms & conditions of the Contract and meet local statutory HSE regulations. • Liaise with and Coordinate HSE activities with Operations Department. • Ensure that all Hazards and Risks associated with Company and Contractor work activities have been identified, assessed and actions implemented to eliminate or reduce these to ALARP. (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) • Review the daily, weekly and monthly HSE site reports and statistics. • Compile and publish HSE statistics and communicate to all management and personnel • Ensure that emergency preparedness and response plans are developed, documented, implemented and tested. • Ensure that effective medical, first aid, occupational health facilities, resources, equipment and consumables are provided and maintained at all offices and work sites. • Implement and execute HSE training plan for Company HSE and other personnel. • Lead risk assessments and studies and ensure results are addressed as work is executed. • Develop specific safety procedures with the Site Team to address identified risks and challenges. • Organize and facilitate training, drills and exercises for emergency preparedness and response. • Ensure that Company HSE performance requirements are included in all contract documents. • Ensure that the Contractor activities comply with the Contractor HSE Plan and conform to the terms and conditions of the contract between Company and Contractor. • Follow up accident investigations to ensure close-out or recommendations to prevent recurrence and ensure communications of results across Company and Contractor workforces. • Promote HSE-related lessons learnt and the exchange of HSE information across Company and Contractor workforces with the goal of achieving higher HSE awareness. • Prepare, convene and facilitate regular HSE Committee meetings at Lagos offices. • Monitor activities of and mentor HSE Coordinator located at Benin office. • Any other HSE related duties that may be required by RECOPE Top Management
    • Education

      • Master Degree Criminology in Criminal Justice

        Universidad Estatal a Distancia

        Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 - 2 yr

      • Occupational Health and Safety with Emphasis on Industrial Safety in Safety and Security

        Universidad Latino Americana de Ciencia y Tecnología

        Jan 2004 - Jan 2007 - 3 yr

      Achievements

      Invest in and develop a workforce that is dedicated to excellence and innovation, embraces leadership and team work and maintains continuous professional development and learning. 5.000.000 Men hours without accidents - NO LTI's - NO near miss - No FAT

      Skills

      • Microsoft Windows
      • Microsoft Office
      • Safety
      • Security
      • IT Service Management
      • Access Control
      • Security Management
      • Safety protocols
      • Emergency management
      • Soft Skills
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      Languages

      • English

        Fluent
      • Spanish

        Fluent
      • Portuguese

        Beginner

      Training & Certifications

      • PFSO - Port Facility Security Officer

        Maritime Professional Training ·2016
      • SSP - Ship Security Officer

        Maritime Professional Training ·2016
      • Certified Safety Manager (CSM)

        2016
      • Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)

        2016
      • Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

        2015
      • Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

        2011
      • NEBOSH International Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety

        Internationls HSE Council·2009
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