NELSON B. OLIVEROS
HSE
Houston,TX
Summary
A results-driven professional with a track record of proactively creating Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE) policies that exceed industry requirements, all while supporting ESG stewardship and seamlessly integrating sustainable concepts. Have a depth of experience in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), generating quantified risk assessments, and executing robust risk engineering strategies as an experienced Risk Leader. Accomplishments include managing complex industrial projects such as large-scale constructions, onshore/offshore oil and gas ventures, LNG facilities, petrochemical plants, and integrated manufacturing sites. A driving force in developing a strong Safety Culture, aiming to make safety a fundamental company value. Skillful in identifying weaknesses and revitalizing underperforming HSSE functions using data-driven insights. Proficient in building exceptional teams, ensuring responsibility, encouraging innovation, and delivering results as a Transformational Leader. Leveraging cross-cultural proficiency to enhance collaboration and synergy. Effective in diverse environments, facilitating global connections through fluency in English and Spanish.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
HSE Senior Advisor
Kizer Energy Inc
01.2021 - Current
- Performed HSE Operational Readiness support to Oil & Gas, LNG, Hydrogen, mining, and Refinery projects with effective plans for handling finished projects and making the transition to final stage in project life cycle
- Performed development of HSE Management Systems and Standards through understanding of each client's needs and by HSEQ Reviews.
- Developed thorough understanding of each client's needs and HSE situation by asking questions and conducting research
HSE and Asset Manager
Petrofac International
05.2017 - 04.2020
- Led and integrated HSE and production for offshore oil and gas facility, Arenque asset, consisting of 3 platforms and single onshore production facility
- Designated HSE and production strategy and direction
- Directed integrated operational activities for assets in Mexico
- Managed $75M annual operating budget, multi-disciplined team of 40 direct reports, and 20 additional asset-supporting technicians
- Ensure maximum production, minimal incidents, and 100% compliance in preparation for sale of Arenque assets
- Member of executive committee responsible for safety, efficiency, direction, and performance of all Petrofac IES global assets
Vice President of HSE
Petrofac International
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Performed global oversight for the oil & gas division to 5 international sites.
- Introduced operations and performance support, asset integrity guidelines, and HSE standard operating procedures
- Served as HSE SME to ensure stakeholders and staff complied with safety legislation, policies, and procedures
- Planned, implemented, monitored, and reviewed safety measures, which included improvements based on KPI reporting
- Reduced personal injury incidents by 20% and asset integrity incidents by 10%
- Implemented risk management process with HSSEAI risk register across IES linked with PERMS
- Established contractor management compliance guidelines to realize 30% decrease in compliance-related issues
Director of HSE
Petrofac International
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Health, Safety, Security, Environment, and Asset Integrity, Recruited to turnaround underperforming and non-compliant assets for oil & gas production solutions business unit
- Directed implementation of HSSE function to operating assets located in Americas, Romania, Caspian region, and Nigeria
- Championed operational excellence across HSSE and asset integrity functions and identified cost-saving initiatives; delivered significant reductions
- Established standard approach to HSSE contractor management across all IES operations
- Transformed Petrofac into a compliant business aligned with HSE international standards set by the Occupational Standards and Health Administration (OSHA) and International Association of Gas & Oil Producers (IOGP).
HSE Manager for Capital Projects
ConocoPhillips
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Designed and implemented groundbreaking HSE systems
- Provided guidance, HSEMS assurance, and audit and support services, including tracking of HSE leading and lagging indicators to identify, prioritize, and mitigate potential risks
- Developed charter and introduced bi-monthly meetings with UK capital project assurance board
- Improved HSE of capital projects by 50%
- Developed HSE departmental procedures and partnered with capital project development managers to improve safety performance
- Key member and participant of CoP Upstream HSE Leadership Team and CoP HSE knowledge-sharing network of excellence (NOE)
- Turned around Rivers Terminal Project; led multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve engineering safety compliance originally declined by UK regulatory authorities due to poor execution. Reversed 2 months of $1M daily production losses
Manager of HSE Strategy and Systems
ConocoPhillips (Seconded To NCOC)
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Defined strategies and led initiatives to ensure venture strategies and systems complied with Republic of Kazakhstan (RoK) legislation
- Directed development of HSE policies and procedures for North Caspian Operating Company (NCOC) and agents
- Ensured reporting quality and compliance with production-sharing agreement requirements
- Improved contractor safety performance; reduced accidents 50%+
- Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify possible accident causes and hazards
- Investigated accidents and analyzed root causes to develop corrective action plans
Development HSE Manager
ConocoPhillips (Seconded To AgipKCO)
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Managed project HSE design, including robust process safety and quantified risk assessment for high H2S and high-pressure system located in extreme environment north of Caspian Sea.
- Managed and led HSE for development of complex, 2-part, 1.5M BOPD Kashagan Project in northern part of Caspian Sea.
- Influenced best approach to conduction of QRA
- Two-time winner of highly coveted Archimedes Gather Award, 2010 & 2011 for flawless transfer of HSE and process safety best practices.
Project Manager, HSEQA
ConocoPhillips
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Developed, led, and coordinated a cross-functional team that ensured safety engineering, occupational health guidelines, construction safety representations, environmental science, and control services of Corocoro offshore oil & gas platform, Gulf of Paria’s first offshore oil & gas infrastructure.
- Applied HSE throughout project lifecycle to contribute to reliability of plants.
- Selected to manage interim processing facility to accelerate first oil date by 18 months.
- Developed drilling safety plan following HSE management system; achieved zero LTI case operations and assured best-in-class emergency response plan.
- Designed special barges for a platform, and installed state-of-the-art high-efficiency water treatment plants, and emission reduction systems.
Education
Master of Science - Process Safety and Loss Prevention Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Sheffield, UKMaster of Science - Environmental Engineering
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, ILBachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, ILSkills
- Strategic Planning
- Risk Assessments
- Process Safety
- Environmental Engineering
- Emergency Response
- Project Execution Onshore and Offshore
- Marine Environments
- OSHA and Regulatory Compliance
- SASISOPA Compliance
- Integrity Management
- Operational Execution Operational Readiness
- Continuous Process Improvements
SASISOPA Compliance
Integrity Management
Operational Execution Operational Readiness
Continuous Process Improvements
SASISOPA Compliance
Integrity Management
Operational Execution Operational Readiness
Continuous Process Improvements
Certification
SIX SIGMA INSTITUTE, Six Sigma Champion, and Master Black Belt
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL, Finance Skills for Executives and Leadership Excellence
TUV Rheinland, GER, Functional Safety Engineer Certification
NEBOSH, UK, NEBOSH Certification
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, Project Management I & II Certification
CERTIFIED SAFETY PROFESSIONAL BOARD, US, CSP
Work Availability
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Timeline
HSE Senior Advisor
Kizer Energy Inc
01.2021 - Current
HSE and Asset Manager
Petrofac International
05.2017 - 04.2020
Vice President of HSE
Petrofac International
01.2015 - 04.2017
Director of HSE
Petrofac International
01.2013 - 01.2015
HSE Manager for Capital Projects
ConocoPhillips
01.2011 - 01.2013
Manager of HSE Strategy and Systems
ConocoPhillips (Seconded To NCOC)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Development HSE Manager
ConocoPhillips (Seconded To AgipKCO)
01.2007 - 01.2008
Project Manager, HSEQA
ConocoPhillips
01.2000 - 01.2006
Master of Science - Process Safety and Loss Prevention Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD
Master of Science - Environmental Engineering
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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