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Javier Romero

Javier Romero

Hagerstown,MD

Summary


Environmental, Safety, Occupational Health and Social Responsibility Management, in the modality of Integrated Management systems to achieve better index of productivity and sustainability. Forestry Engineer, with experience in Management of environmental variables, occupational safety and health, Social Responsibility and Conflict resolution, from people and environment protection perspective, growth of good relations with stakeholders, (local and national governments, neighboring communities, suppliers) under organized schemes with integrated Management Systems. Additionally, strong experience in elaboration and execution of projects for sustainable development, protection and management of watersheds and management of productive forests.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Consultant

Myself
04.2022 - Current

Consultant in environmental Mining matters.

  • Ad honorem services for Environmental Manger in Mining Iron Project in Honduras as request to perform National Legislation compliance.

Entrepreneur

Grupo San Isidro
02.2020 - Current
  • Producing and marketing honey Bee products and organic Arabica coffee.

Environmental Manager

Inversiones Los Pinares S.A./ Ecoteck Iron Plant
08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Ecotek iron pellet processing plant and iron Oxide mine as Environmental Manager for permitting, Honduran Law compliance, impacted areas restoration, Government inspections attendance, water quality monitoring and water quality control.
  • Following up to designs for every structure needed in project before final Approval for permitting and construction.
  • Mine Closure Plan Elaboration as requirement of National authorities.
  • High performance compliance in environmental matter (up tp 90%)

Community Relations Manager

Inversiones Los Pinares S.A./ Ecoteck Iron Plant
07.2019 - 07.2020
  • Design and established Community Relations strategic to get involved 100% of stakeholders to find best way of develop for communities and company sustainability.

Consultant

Inversiones Los Pinares S.A. (Iron Mine, Project)
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • On relations with communities in the area of development of iron oxide mining project in Inversiones Los Pinares, S.A. Company in Tocoa Colon, Honduras.
  • Develop of a Post multi parts conflict Company insertion strategic.

Manager

Minerales De Occidente S.A (Gold Mine)
01.2011 - 05.2019

As Safety, occupational health, Environment and Social responsibility at Minerales de Occidente S.A.

  • Keep full compliance of Honduran Legislation and applicable rules in Safety, Health and Environmental matter.(Mining Law, water and air pollution, impacted areas restoration, wild life protection)
  • Standardize compliance Procedures through Integrated management System
  • Develop of Safety Based in Behavior program to reduce all accidents and incidents through positive reinforce to every employee.
  • Conduct and keep Cyanide International Code Certification.
  • Adjust existent Integrated Management System based in International Standards like OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001
  • Follow all MIning Rules based in MSHA Standard.
  • Keep training record for all crew member in ERP, or both, environmental and Safety and Health matters.
  • Plan and budgeting all activities related to this Management area
  • Develop strategic for Community relations focused in Cemetery relocation and community and Company Sustainability.
  • Management for recognition as socially responsible company granted by FUNDARHSE Honduras.
  • Mine Closure Plan update and excution as 100% of activities planed

Superintendant of Environment

Minerales De Occidente S.A (Gold Mine)
08.2008 - 01.2011
  • Execution of all activities related to environmental compliance en mine site
  • Treatment of wastewater from gold extraction process through different methods (use of Iax resins, activated carbon, polymers) in compliance with national regulations.
  • Communication with regulatory entities of state of Honduras.
  • Revision of Emergency Response Plan according to applicable requirements
  • Staff management under multidisciplinary teamwork scheme.
  • Support company departments in Environmental matters.
  • Managed 28 workers when performing duties in line with local and national labor codes in mining

Environmental Supervisor

Minerales De Occidente S.A (Gold Mine)
07.2007 - 07.2008
  • Assigned workloads, maintained performance management and reviewed daily activity reports.
  • Coordinated onsite sewage treatment and disposal system program and conducted soil analyses and onsite property evaluations.
  • Conducted and coordinated initial and final inspections of installations for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems.
  • Scheduled and prioritized tasks to staff, overseeing work completion.
  • Prepared and submitted reports to demonstrate staff productivity and areas of improvement.
  • 100% environmental compliance

Forestry Supervisor

Minerales De Occidente S.A. (Gold Mine)
08.2006 - 07.2007
  • Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
  • Attended public events to provided information about forestry practices, conservation strategies and sustainability plans.
  • Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.
  • Promoted reforestation by reintroducing grass and groundcover plants into area to prevent soil from being washed or blown away.

Technical Coordinator of INTERMUNICIPAL Technical Unit

MAMCOSAB, Commonwealth of Municipalities of Copán and Santa Bárbara
09.2005 - 04.2006
  • Development of geographic Information system for the soil use cadastre of Cerro Redondo area between Copán and Santa Bárbara departments in Honduras.

Environmental Technician

NGO ODECO
04.2003 - 05.2004


  • Implementation of environmental education campaign focused on the proper management of coffee honey water.
  • Elaboration of environmental protection Projects under a community sustainable vision.

Education

MBA - Bussienes Administration

UNITEC (Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana)
Honduras

Bachelor of Science - Integrated management

National School of Forestry Sciences,(ESNACIFOR)
Siguatepeque Comayagua, Honduras
11.2002

Associate of Applied Science - Dosomia (Forestry Technician)

National School of Forestry Sciences (ESNACIFOR)
Siguatepeque Comayagua, Honduras
11.2001

High School Diploma -

Departmental Institute Álvaro Contreras
Santa Rosa De Copan, Honduras
12.1998

Skills

  • Computer software Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Business Management Principles
  • Health and Safety Regulations
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Team Leadership
  • Manage Budgets
  • Environmental Policy
  • Environmental Permitting
  • Groundwater Testing
  • Air Sampling
  • Water Quality Sampling
  • Environmental Management Systems

Accomplishments

  • Implementation of mining management systems for:
  • Compliance with the environmental requirements, applicable to the state of Honduras and with international standards, management of environmental permits, readjustment of closure and abandonment plan
  • Reduce accidentally and occupational diseases in mining work, sticking to national and international standards (OSHA 18001)
  • Participation in the elaboration, updating and administration of the definitive and temporary closing Plan of Mina San Andrés
  • Certification for Responsible cyanide management "cyanide code certification" in ICMI
  • Management for layout and implementation of safety process based on behavior (SBB)
  • Implementation of program 5 S
  • Participation in the elaboration of the regulation of the General Mining law of the year 2013
  • Efficient budget management by improving productivity efficiency
  • Water and air Quality Laboratory management and monitoring of environmental parameters, improving uncertainty rates
  • Treatment of wastewater from the gold extraction process through different methods (use of Iox resins, activated carbon, polymers) in compliance with national regulations
  • Communication with the regulatory entities of the state of Honduras
  • Revision of Emergency Response Plan according to the applicable requirements
  • Staff management under the multidisciplinary teamwork scheme
  • (Conflict resolution) Restoration of the community relations in Mina San Andrés, Implementing basic principles of Social responsibility, in the negotiation of agreements for the relocation of the cemetery
  • Design and implementation of community relations strategy focused on the sustainable development of the areas surrounding the projects
  • Management of recognition as a socially responsible company granted by FUNDARHSE Honduras
  • Jicatuyo Project
  • Development of geographic Information system for the cadastre of Cerro Redondo area between Copán and Santa Bárbara departments in Honduras
  • Organization for the development of Corquín
  • Implementation of environmental education campaign focused on the proper management of coffee honey water.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Professional Working

Timeline

Independent Consultant

Myself
04.2022 - Current

Environmental Manager

Inversiones Los Pinares S.A./ Ecoteck Iron Plant
08.2020 - 02.2022

Entrepreneur

Grupo San Isidro
02.2020 - Current

Community Relations Manager

Inversiones Los Pinares S.A./ Ecoteck Iron Plant
07.2019 - 07.2020

Consultant

Inversiones Los Pinares S.A. (Iron Mine, Project)
03.2019 - 05.2019

Manager

Minerales De Occidente S.A (Gold Mine)
01.2011 - 05.2019

Superintendant of Environment

Minerales De Occidente S.A (Gold Mine)
08.2008 - 01.2011

Environmental Supervisor

Minerales De Occidente S.A (Gold Mine)
07.2007 - 07.2008

Forestry Supervisor

Minerales De Occidente S.A. (Gold Mine)
08.2006 - 07.2007

Technical Coordinator of INTERMUNICIPAL Technical Unit

MAMCOSAB, Commonwealth of Municipalities of Copán and Santa Bárbara
09.2005 - 04.2006

Environmental Technician

NGO ODECO
04.2003 - 05.2004

MBA - Bussienes Administration

UNITEC (Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana)

Bachelor of Science - Integrated management

National School of Forestry Sciences,(ESNACIFOR)

Associate of Applied Science - Dosomia (Forestry Technician)

National School of Forestry Sciences (ESNACIFOR)

High School Diploma -

Departmental Institute Álvaro Contreras
Javier Romero