LIBERTAD QUIROZ PEÑA
Miraflores
Summary
HSE and Emergency Response Specialist with over 20 years of experience in mining and oil & gas projects across Peru, Colombia, and Canada. Strong background in HSE training, mine and industrial rescue operations, and firefighting. Skilled in managing and delivering HSE training programs for construction and maintenance operations in multicultural and multilingual environments. Proven leadership in coordinating emergency response teams and safety initiatives across high-risk industrial settings.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSE Training Coordinator / HSE Supervisor
APTIM Perú
Lima, Lima
07.2017 - Current
- Report to Area HSE Manager.
- Design, coordinate, deliver and manage HSE training programs tailored to site and regulatory requirements, reaching over 5,000 workers and totaling 134,000 training hours (2017–2025). Topics included Fall Protection, Control of Hazardous Energy, Respiratory Protection, Confined Space Entry, Gas Testing
- Coordinate training across all projects in Peru and support field teams as needed.
- Develop and review Emergency Response Plans and conduct regular HSE inspections.
- Manage incident reporting and investigation processes, including documentation in the company system.
- Support the analysis and follow-up of behavior-based safety observations.
HSE Training Coordinator / HSE Supervisor
CB&I Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
Lima, Lima
05.2015 - 07.2017
- Report to Area HSE Manager.
- Design and deliver HSE training programs tailored to site and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate training across all projects in Peru and support field teams as needed.
HSE Trainer
Prevento Perú
Lima, Lima
12.2014 - 05.2015
- Design training modules for clients in mining, maintenance, and exploration.
- On-site training: fall protection, confined spaces, gas testing, emergency response, first aid, hazmat, fire extinguishers.
HSE Trainer / Supervisor
CB&I Horton – Kearl Expansion Project/ Imperial Oil
03.2013 - 10.2014
- Report to Project HSE Director.
- Design, develop and deliver tailored HSE training modules aligned with company policies, site needs, and local regulations.
- Deliver comprehensive HSE and Commissioning-specific training sessions.
- Maintain regular field presence to reinforce training and support safe practices.
Emergency Response Technician & Coordinator / HSE Supervisor
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company – Cartagena Refinery Expansion Project
02.2011 - 10.2012
- Report to Project HSE Director and Construction HSE Manager.
- Built and led the industrial rescue team for 8,000+ workers, supporting site operations and the Ecopetrol Refinery firefighting team.
- Design evacuation and rescue plans for brownfield/greenfield areas, including shutdown activities.
- Establish emergency protocols for high-risk units (e.g., Unit 107 near refinery and ammonia plant).
- Review contractors’ rescue plans and conduct gas testing (ammonia, H2S, sulfur).
- Respond to high-angle rescues, vehicle extrications, hazmat incidents, confined space rescues and provide support to medical teams.
Emergency Response Technician / Team Leader
HUNT LNG
03.2010 - 02.2011
- Report to HSE Manager and Emergency Response Coordinator.
- Respond to fires, rescues, confined space incidents, hazmat leaks, and medical emergencies as a PHTLS Technician.
- Perform gas testing during routine operations and maintenance.
- Inspect fire/gas detection systems, suppression systems, and emergency equipment across plant areas.
- Lead Emergency Response planning and coordinate all ERT activities onsite.
HSE Instructor / Supervisor
CB&I, Chicago Bridge and Iron Company- Pampa Melchorita Project
04.2007 - 03.2010
- Design, develop and deliver tailored HSE multilingual training modules (translated into Spanish, English, Tagalog, Thai) aligned with company policies, site needs, and local regulations.
- Coordinate HSE training for over 7,000 personnel.
- Conduct respirator fit tests and specialized high-angle rescue training.
Emergency Response Technician / Industrial Firefighter
Antamina
01.2001 - 01.2007
- Support HSE and operations/maintenance teams across mine and concentrator facilities, ensuring alignment with safety protocols and emergency readiness.
- Respond to emergencies across operational and remote areas.
- Managed hazardous material incidents involving sodium and hydrogen cyanide, PAX, SIPX, hydrogen peroxide, and diesel (including transport-related spills).
- Conduct inspections of fire and gas detection systems in critical facilities.
- Provide emergency response support during high-risk planned activities (e.g., SAG mill maintenance, hot work near hazardous substances).
Bilingual Emergency Dispatch Operator
Antamina
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Liaise with Emergency Response, HSE, Mine, Concentrator, and Pipeline Operations teams to ensure coordinated safety efforts.
- Coordinate emergency response across mine and concentrator areas, as well as nearby communities and pipeline zones.
- Manage offsite emergency response in areas of influence (e.g., roads and highways), collaborating with other mining companies and external emergency/search and rescue teams.
Education
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Instituto Superior Tecnológico Privado Montemar (UDEP)
Lima, PeruSome College (No Degree) - Firefighting
Cuerpo De Bomberos Voluntarios Del Peru
LimaSkills
- Emergency Response
- HSE Training
- Incident Command
- Fire & Rescue Operations
- HazMat Response
- Confined Space Entry
- High-Angle Rescue
- Safety Inspections
- Multilingual Communication
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Firefighter, Cuerpo de Bomberos del Perú – Station 96, La Molina, Lima (1996)
- Graphic Designer, Lima (1993)
- MSA Portable Gas Detectors Train the trainer, Peru (2024)
- ISO 14001:2015 Internal Auditor, Peru (2022)
- NFPA 70E: Electrical Safety in the Workplace, Peru (2020)
- NFPA 70: National Electric Code, Peru (2019)
- CPR – Family and Friends, Peru (2018)
- Mobile Crane Safety, CB&I, Peru (2017)
- Rigging Safety, CB&I, Peru (2017)
- Industrial Rescue, EASTAV, Colombia (2016)
- Industrial Safety, TECSUP, Peru (2014)
- Safety Inspections, Peru (2014)
- OHSAS 18001:2007, TECSUP, Peru (2014)
- Fall Protection – Train the Trainer (OSSA), Canada (2013)
- Confined Space Entry/Monitoring (OSSA), Canada (2013)
- Fall Protection Planning (ACSA), Canada (2013)
- Elevated Work Platform (OSSA), Canada (2013)
- Confined Space Search & Rescue, Colombia (2011)
- Advanced Work at Heights / High Angle Rescue, Colombia (2011)
- Vehicle Extrication Technician, Colombia (2011)
- Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS), Peru (2010) – Certified by NAEMT
- HazMat Emergency Response Technician, Peru (2009) – Certified by TEEX
- Incident Command System for Industrial Operations, Peru (2009)
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
HSE Training Coordinator / HSE Supervisor
APTIM Perú
07.2017 - Current
HSE Training Coordinator / HSE Supervisor
CB&I Chicago Bridge and Iron Company
05.2015 - 07.2017
HSE Trainer
Prevento Perú
12.2014 - 05.2015
HSE Trainer / Supervisor
CB&I Horton – Kearl Expansion Project/ Imperial Oil
03.2013 - 10.2014
Emergency Response Technician & Coordinator / HSE Supervisor
Chicago Bridge and Iron Company – Cartagena Refinery Expansion Project
02.2011 - 10.2012
Emergency Response Technician / Team Leader
HUNT LNG
03.2010 - 02.2011
HSE Instructor / Supervisor
CB&I, Chicago Bridge and Iron Company- Pampa Melchorita Project
04.2007 - 03.2010
Emergency Response Technician / Industrial Firefighter
Antamina
01.2001 - 01.2007
Bilingual Emergency Dispatch Operator
Antamina
01.2000 - 01.2001
Associate of Arts - Graphic Design
Instituto Superior Tecnológico Privado Montemar (UDEP)
Some College (No Degree) - Firefighting
Cuerpo De Bomberos Voluntarios Del Peru
References
Domingo, Yi, Sustainability Director, DYi@huntoil.com, Hunt Oil
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