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ELY RIVERA HERNANDEZ

ELY RIVERA HERNANDEZ

Aldea El Volcán,CM

Summary

Accomplished EHS Manager with a proven track record in environmental management and risk assessments. Expert in chemical handling and waste management, with strong analytical skills, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Achieved significant improvements in safety and operational efficiency, demonstrating exceptional leadership and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

EHS Manager

Amentum & Parsons
08.2023 - Current
  • Manager of people, resources, processes for the environmental management of the logistic operation of the American Military Air Base Soto Cano.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
  • Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Environmental Manager - Solar Project San José

CIHESA
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Read, analyzed and interpreted business documents, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
  • Maintained financial responsibility for construction, engineering, operations and cost tracking.
  • Prepared notifications and responses to regulatory inspections.
  • Coordinated completion of permit applications and designs.
  • Interpreted test data to determine whether contamination existed in accordance with environmental laws.
  • Managed development, design and execution of energy conservation projects.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.

Country Environmental Coordinator

ARGOS HONDURAS
02.2020 - 03.2023

Inspected industrial and municipal facilities and programs to evaluate operational effectiveness and determine compliance with environmental regulations.


Environmental Regent: Responsible for environmental management and monitoring of environmental legal compliance of Cement's Argos operations in Honduras: 1 grinding mill, 1 integrated plant, 2 distribution centers, 5 quarries, 1 solar farm and other new projects. Main activities at each site: Development, implementation and monitoring of environmental strategy KPIs, water consumption reduction plan, gas reduction (NOx, SOx, CO2 ), particulate matter reduction, salvage plans, new environmental licenses.

Environmental Manager

Grupo TERRA
07.2016 - 08.2019

Environmental Regent of San Marcos Wind Farm, South Solar Plant and Helios, executing the following activities: Environmental management plans, Environmental monitoring (water quality, noise, shading, bird and bat mortality and others). Nurseries, slope rehabilitation, ensuring compliance with national environmental legislation and World Bank (IFC) performance standards and Ecuadorian principles. Elaboration and execution of ESAPs for solar and wind power plants.

Education

Master of Science - EHS

Valladolid University
Valladolid, Spain
09.2010

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Catholic University of Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
07.2007

Skills

  • Environmental management
  • Chemical Handling
  • Injury Prevention
  • Risk Assessments
  • Accident Prevention
  • Documentation Control
  • Hazard Identification
  • Waste Management

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2

Additional Information

- Diploma in Environmental Management and Evaluation, UNITEC
- Diploma in Total Quality Management, UNICAH
- Diploma in Geographic Information Systems, UPI
- Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility with Specialization in Strategic Planning,
CapacitaRSE, Chile
- Internal Audit in Integrated Management Systems, ICONTEC, Chile
- Principles of Occupational Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation, CNP+LH, Chile
- Performance Indicators, CNP+LH
- Risk Management: ISO 31000:2018, ICONTEC
- IFC Performance Standards: Health and Environment Guidelines Approach, CAPACITARSE HSSE/Estudios Amb. LH
- Environmental Management in the Face of Climate Change, CAPACITARSE HSSE/Estudios Amb. LH
- Communication and Socialization in Communities, Abece&Asociados
- Prevention and Management of Socio-Environmental Conflicts in the Development of Renewable Energy Projects, ICH
Renewable Energy Projects, ICH
- Course on Treatment and Reuse of Wastewater, Universidad Complutense de Madrid
- Course-workshop "Requirements and Application of ISO/IEC 17020; 2000. Inspection, as the approach in the environmental area", COHCIT
- Workshop on Business Strategies for Climate Change, Fundahrse-PSIC.
- Workshop on Environmental Legislation, DGA - ENEE.
- Negotiation Workshop, ADEN Business School.
- Workshop on Identification of Risks and Opportunities in the face of Climate Change, Red IntegraRSE/INCAE Business School/GIZ.

Timeline

EHS Manager

Amentum & Parsons
08.2023 - Current

Environmental Manager - Solar Project San José

CIHESA
07.2023 - 08.2023

Country Environmental Coordinator

ARGOS HONDURAS
02.2020 - 03.2023

Environmental Manager

Grupo TERRA
07.2016 - 08.2019

Master of Science - EHS

Valladolid University

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering

Catholic University of Honduras
ELY RIVERA HERNANDEZ