Walther Molina

Experience

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  COSAPI

  Jul 2001 - May 2005

  HSE Engineer
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  CRUZ DEL SUR INGENIERIA ELECTRICA

  May 2005 - Feb 2006

  HSE Head

  Primary Sulfide Project.

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  T&S Contratistas Generales S.A.C.

  Feb 2006 - Aug 2007

  HSE Manager

  In my capacity as the HSE Manager for the entire project (Heap Leach Pad Phase 5, CM), representing the client, I oversaw 34 contracting companies, managing 600 personnel and 150 units of earthmoving equipment. My responsibilities included integrating community employees with no prior mining experience into our operations. Under my vigilant supervision, we achieved a record of zero injuries. We established and enforced environmental standards for earthmoving operations, mobile equipment, defensive driving, and equipment inspections, thereby setting the benchmark for the entire mine. Show less

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  BARRICK MISQUICHILCA S.A.

  Aug 2007 - Jul 2010

  Loss Control Supervisor

  During my tenure at the Pierina and Lagunas Norte mines, I not only fulfilled my responsibilities as an LC Supervisor but also took on the role of a RIMS (Risk Management) Champion. In this capacity, I spearheaded the implementation and standardization of risk management practices across both mining sites in Peru, ensuring operational excellence and safety.

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  Jacobs

  Jul 2010 - Feb 2011

  HSE Senior Advisor

  In my role overseeing HSE for the EPCM Project, I managed the safety, health, and environmental aspects of the critical LATE phase of a power system expansion project. This significant undertaking included a 42 km extension of a 200 KV high voltage transmission line on towers, along with the installation of substation transformers. My responsibilities extended to overseeing mechanical and electrical tie-ins, HDPE and steel piping installations, comprehensive earthworks, and electromechanical assemblies, culminating in the successful commissioning of the project. Show less

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  HAUG S.A.

  Feb 2011 - Jul 2012

  Corporate HSE Manager

  I spearheaded the development, maintenance, and enhancement of the company's HSE programs, aligning with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards. This comprehensive initiative covered all business units and divisions, both domestically and internationally, ensuring strict adherence to company policies and governmental regulations. Furthermore, I implemented behavior-based safety (BBS), fatality risks, and Management of Change (MoC) processes. During my role, we successfully maintained an LTI = 0, across nine major mining projects and one oil and gas project, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to safety and environmental excellence. Show less

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  SNC-Lavalin

  Aug 2012 - Jul 2013

  HSSE Manager

  I successfully established and oversaw the implementation of the HSEC (Health, Safety, Environment, and Community) management system across all phases of the EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management) project. My responsibilities included managing contractors, facilitating the implementation of improvements, and effectively communicating results to staff. Additionally, I initiated a comprehensive HSEC leadership program for all project personnel, promoting a culture of safety and environmental stewardship. Show less

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  STRACON GyM

  Jul 2013 - Mar 2014

  HSE Manager

  I have worked on earthmoving, drilling, blasting, and tailings dam construction activities, excelling in strategic planning, organizing, and implementing comprehensive health, safety, and environmental management systems. My role encompassed effective resource allocation, fostering strong client relations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting incident investigations and high-level risk assessments. Notably, under my leadership, we achieved a remarkable milestone of 4 million man-hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI=0), positioning us as the safest company across the entire project. Show less

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  MMG Limited

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2017

  Senior OHS Advisor

  As a OHS Senior Advisor at Las Bambas, specializing in concentrator, grinding, flotation, molybdenum plant, pebble crushing, and SAG/Ball mills operations, I spearheaded plant startup and maintenance shutdowns, focusing on high-risk activity permit management, work clearance, and isolation systems. My role involved facilitating high-level risk assessments and incident investigations, significantly implementing fatality risk controls across the mine. Notably, I led the HSE aspect of the plant shutdown, achieving a "zero injuries" milestone, underscoring my commitment to safety excellence and risk prevention strategies in the mining sector. This experience has honed my skills in creating safer work environments and improving operational efficiency. Show less

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  Stantec

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2024

  Latin America Regional HSSE Manager

  I effectively reduced the accident rate to 0.0 by deploying a tailored HSE program for each country, thereby enhancing the safety culture and HSSE training comprehensively.I attained the highest safety performance indicators at Stantec, achieving a proactive index of 3.9 and ensuring 100% employee engagement.In Latin America, I introduced SaferTogether and Prosapien, markedly enhancing risk management and operational efficiency.