Ricardo Rico

Experience

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  Raul Rico Construções

  Jan 2000 - Mar 2005

  Construction Manager

  Daily duties included but not limited:• Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements• Assist the PM in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, RFP’s, tenders, budgets, cash flows and preliminary schedules• Prepare project organization and communication charts• Chair site meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members• Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines/trades• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team• Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner• Review field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project• Issue Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc.• Maintain Contract Execution Tracking Log• Assist the PM in the review of Contractor quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval• Track & manage contemplated change notices and change orders in the database• Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project close out document are obtained• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others• Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations• Heavy Equipment’s operator Show less

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  Construçoes Pastilhas & Pastilhas SA.

  Mar 2005 - Dec 2006

  Construction Manager / QHES representative

  Daily duties included but not limited:• Attend client meetings and assist with determination of project requirements• Assist the PM in the drafting and issuance of project proposals, RFP’s, tenders, budgets, cash flows and preliminary schedules• Prepare project organization and communication charts• Chair site meetings and distribute minutes to all project team members• Track the progress and quality of work being performed by design disciplines/trades• Use project scheduling and control tools to monitor projects plans, work hours, budgets and expenditures• Effectively and accurately communicate relevant project information to the client and project team• Ensure clients’ needs are met in a timely and cost effective manner• Review field inspection reports from Consultants throughout the lifecycle of the project• Issue Contracts, Letters of Intent, Purchase Orders, etc.• Maintain Contract Execution Tracking Log• Assist the PM in the review of Contractor quotations to ensure that only fair and reasonable pricing is recommended for approval• Track & manage contemplated change notices and change orders in the database• Prepare substantial completion certificates and ensure all required project close out document are obtained• Communicate ideas for improving company processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others• Keep the Project Manager (PM) and others informed about project status and issues that may impact client relations• Heavy Equipment’s operator Show less

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  Medicisforma - Medicina do Trabalho, Higiene e Segurança

  Feb 2007 - Dec 2008

  CONSULTANT / SENIOR AUDITOR / TRAINER

  Daily duties included but not limited:• Evaluate production processes for compliance with quality requirements• Periodically inspect and calibrate auditing tools (e.g., scales, calipers)• Assist in development of audit plans, audit schedules• Participate in OHSAS18001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits• Identify processes, situations, etc., where organization is meeting requirements, as well as identify opportunities for improvement• Assist audit team in developing audit reports; present audit reports to top management, as needed• Assist with follow-up audits, as required• Develop internal auditing/testing parameters Show less

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  SMM – Sociedade de Montagens Metalomecânicas, S.A.

  Jan 2009 - Dec 2010

  QHSE Manager

  Daily duties included but not limited:• Carry out risk assessments and consider how risks could be reduced;• Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards;• Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented;• Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation;• Prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy;• Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks;• Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements;• Record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers;• Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Executive (QHSE) legislation and any developments that affect the employer's industry;• Produce management reports, newsletters and bulletins;• Ensure equipment is installed safely;• Manage and organize the safe disposal of hazardous substances, e.g. asbestos;• Advise on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases. Some Projects:• Artlant (construction);• Tank 501 reconstruction (Galp refinery);• AH-V3 replacement (Galp refinery);• Reactor repair (EDP power station). Client business area: Metalworking; Oil & Gas refinery Show less

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  Efacec

  Jan 2011 - May 2014

  QHSE Manager

  Daily duties included but not limited:• Supports the Top Management in the QHSE Policy and Guidelines issue.• Supports the Top Management in the Organization roles and responsibilities definition, for what concerns safety aspects.• Supports the Top Management in the QHSE Management System standard issue.• Ensures, in accordance with the corporate guidelines, the implementation, updating, review and auditing of the Company QHSE Systems.• Monitors the effective implementation of appropriate Safety and Environment System procedures and provide for their updating in line with changes in Legislation and Company Directives.• Provides for motivation and familiarization of all Company personnel respecting the importance of complying with Company system procedures and all Safety equipment provided.• Assists the Commercial, Engineering and Operations Department in their dealings with Clients in all issues concerned with Health and Safety at work.• Conducts safety audits both internal and external.• Takes part in accident / incident investigation.• Carries out analysis of accident / incident statistics, identifying trends and suggesting improvement plans.• Provides technical support to Senior Management on any safety related subjects.• Carries out any in-house safety training.• Carries out safety audits on Sub-contractors.• Liaises between Clients on safety related issues.• Safeties related engineering input into new projects and modification programs.• Participates to HAZOP meetings prior to procurement and installation activities.• Performs Risk Assessment.• Preparation of Health and Safety documentation for new tenders.• Provides Safety support and advice, including supervision on preparation of plans and procedures for initial contract start up activities. Show less

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  Angola LNG

  May 2014 - Jan 2022

  HSE SENIOR CONSULTANT / COACH / ASSESSOR / AUDITOR / TRAINER

  Daily duties included but not limited:• Involved in all COV-19 good practices and procedures• Assess training needs for new and existing employees• Involved with TA(turnaround) on the coordination and development of QHSE training program (750 new involved people in 31 consecutive work day)• Identify internal and external training programs to address competency gaps• Learning Management Systems (LMS) Administrator in two internal learning platforms (LMS and CMS)• Authoring tools professional user (create interactive e-learning courses)• Organize, develop or source training programs to meet specific training needs• Liaise with subject matter experts regarding instructional design• Develop training aids such as manuals and handbooks• Map out training plans for individual employees• Present training programs using recognized training techniques and tools• Facilitate learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom, virtual training, on-job coaching• Design and apply assessment tools to measure training effectiveness• Track and report on training outcomes• Provide feedback to program participants and management• Evaluate and make recommendations on training material and methodology• Maintain employee training records• Handle logistics for training activities including venues and equipment• Establish and maintain relationships with external training suppliers• Coordinate off-site training activities for employees• Manage and maintain in-house training facilities and equipment• Keep current on training design and methodology• Provide HSE and heavy equipment’s training to all ALNG family Show less

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  TECNIMONT

  Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

  Environment, Health and Safety Manager

  Daily duties included but not limited:• Implementation of the HSE management system at site with particular reference to their area of operation.• Organize and lead, along with the relevant AST and Superintendent/Supervisors, weekly meetings with the discipline Subcontractors.• Participate to construction meeting with the Client.• Promote Field revisions of the detailed Construction Schedule.• Verify congruity of the works with technical specification.• Verify material delivery schedule in order to coordinate construction activities and optimize the relevant schedule.• With the collaboration of the Site Control Manager, to prepare detailed schedules and define priorities.• Check that schedules are kept to and to promote recovery plans in case of delay.• Co-ordinate all site activities, and in particular interfaces between Disciplines, with the aim of limiting work overlaps.• Assist and co-operate with the Supervisors in the ordinary management of subcontracts, in defining extra-works and in the execution of changes during the works.• Together with the Commissioning Manager, to ensure congruence between the completion of Construction and Plant Pre-commissioning.• Collaborate with the Contract Engineer in preparing changes and claims.• Prepare his own section of routine work progress reports.• Perform discipline quality inspection according to the Inspection Plan and procedures in liaison with the QAE. In case of particular projects, CSM can coordinate some Area superintendents.• Responsible for approval all training PPP, responsible for training program to Tecnimont personal and Subcontractors. Show less