Carlos Villalobos Torres
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Talented professional with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during 44 years of successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Mining engineer with certified qualifications in Safety, Health, Environment, Community Engagement and Quality Engineering.
Resourceful professional offering history of success designing, implementing, monitoring and improving risk management systems across relevant mining companies around the world.
Experienced and meticulous auditor under ISO 9000, 14000, 18000 systems as part of NOSA, Barrick Gold Corporation, CODELCO Chile, Anglo Gold Ashanti, Vorantim Metais, Lomas de Niquel, SAMARCO, Carbones del Cerrejon.
Hardworking and passionate learner about diverse mining industries including vast experience in Copper, Gold, Molybdenum, Coal, Silver, Niquel, Lithium, Oil and Gas, Aluminium.
Able to work in Open Pit, Underground, Off-shore, On-shore and Extreme High-Altitude environments.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Operational Audits
BHP
12.2010 - 05.2022
- As Manager of Operational Audits, my responsibility was to participate in the definition of the annual FY Internal Audit Plan for the global organization, including Non-Operated Join Ventures. The FY Internal Audit Plan has to be presented to the BHP CEO, Executive Leadership Team members, Sustainability Committee (Susco) and Risk and Audit Committee (RAC) for acknowledgement, endorsement, and approval
- In my role during 12 years, I led audits in the following areas: Safety, Health, and Environment; Community Relations; Voluntary Principles of Security and Human Rights; Asset Integrity (material Risks); Tailing Storage Facilities; Geotechnical Stability; BHP Climate Change Strategy and Public Commitments; Closure Planning; Exploration Activities; Emergency Response; Aviation; Mining Planning and Resources and Reserves; Projects Completion (e.g. Escondida Water Supply in Chile, Potash-Jansen in Saskatoon - Canada, and South Flank, Australia)
- In addition, Advisory work in the following areas: BHP Global - COVID 19 Global Response Preparation; BHP Global HSE System Framework.
- Audits and Advisory worked was performed in Chile, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Brazil, South Africa, New Guinea, Australia, Pakistan, USA, Trinidad and Tobago and Canada.
Director of Safety and Health
Barrick Gold Corporation
12.2005 - 11.2010
- Responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of integrated HSE systems supporting business strategy for South American mine operations and projects in Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Dominican Republic
- Relevant achievements: South American Region became the leader in safety results amongst four Barrick Gold Corporation regions in the world
- Courageous Leadership philosophy plus a clear set of performance standards regarding critical risks were the key tools used to create and reinforce the Safety, Health and Environmental culture across Barrick Gold Corporation operations and Projects.
Manager in NOSA Americas
NOSA South Africa
02.2003 - 11.2005
- Responsible for the implementation, assessment, and improvement of the NOSA five-star system in different companies in Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Venezuela
- Relevant achievements: All Anglo Gold Ashanti (AGA) operations in South America (4) obtained international awards due to Safety and Health results amongst 13 AGA sites in the world
- Lomas de Níquel in Venezuela got certification under ISO 14000 and 18000
- Votorantim Metais obtained five stars according NOSA International Standard.
Safety Manager
BHP Billiton
02.2001 - 01.2003
- Provided support to Base Metals Mines and Project Group around the world.
- Relevant achievements: Direct involvement in the design and implementation of the Fatal Risk Control Protocols initiative for BHP Billiton
- ICAM Study across BHP Copper related sites about trends and organizational factors to understand behavioural aspects related to people not following procedures.
Manager of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
BHP Billiton - Escondida Mine
06.1997 - 01.2001
- Responsible for the re-organization of the HSEQ structure and the implementation of the NOSA system at Escondida and Tintaya mine in Peru
- Relevant achievements: Based on an integrated Business and SHE Strategy, Escondida and Tintaya obtained the Five Stars rating under the South African NOSA system
- After achieving the five stars as an asset, Escondida was the first asset in getting the five stars for each of the operations, including Mine, Oxide, Concentrator and NPI
- Due to a successful HSEQ strategy Escondida became a benchmark and received Chilean and international awards for its performance
- Different initiatives to reinforce the culture around Safety and Excellence were implemented being the most relevant “Searching the Excellence.” With an outstanding level of employee's participation and strong Leadership commitment, improvement ideas and suggestions from workers were collated
- External initiatives oriented to improve SHE system were successfully led, involving all major Chilean mining companies having a significant impact in Chilean Mining Industry.
- The most relevant initiative was the creation and implementation of a training package for employees and contractor companies called ‘BAPREVER.' This initiative included the support of SERNAGEOMIN (Chilean mining authority).
Director of Resources Protection – Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Security
CODELCO Chile - Division Chuquicamata
07.1992 - 06.1997
- Responsible for the design and implementation of an integrated HSE strategy (Strategic Plan for an Effective Risk Treatment)
- In addition, a significant improvement in the structure, capabilities, and performance of the SHE organization under a new integrated business model
- Relevant achievements: A specific strategic risk management plan was designed and implemented across the organization, achieving zero fatalities in a calendar year breaking, for the first time, the trend of 80 years of history in the biggest open pit copper mine in the world.
Director of Auditing Services and Consultant for Risk Management
Risk Management International Institute - IIAR
01.1990 - 06.1992
- Responsible for the design, implementation of Safety and Risk Management Systems and training of Managers and Executives of different organizations / clients requesting company services.
Risk Prevention Superintendent
Claudia & Cenizas Mining Company
01.1988 - 01.1990
- Responsible for the design and implementation of Safety and Risk Management Systems.
Safety and Risk Management Consultant
IST Mutual
01.1981 - 01.1988
- Senior consultant in Safety and Risk Management strategies to different companies in different business sectors.
Head of Risk Prevention
Government Chilean Health Service
01.1980 - 01.1981
- Head of Risk Prevention at the Safety and Health Section of Chilean Health Service.
Education
Engineering - Mining
Universidad Tecnica Del Estado
Antofagasta - Chile12.1979
Skills
- Leader in design and implementation of integrated Safety, health, Environmental and Quality Systems with probed achievements in major mining organizations like Codelco Chile - Chuquicamata, Barrick Gold Corporation and BHP Billiton businesses
- Strategic thinker in design and implementation of Risk Management framework and Assurance models
- Vast experience in implementation of preventive behavioral systems and improvements in cultural changes
- Passionate and certified trainer in risk management system and incident investigations under root cause analysis, Incident Cause Analysis methodology (ICAM), and Tap-Root
- Experience internal and external auditor under NOSA, ISO 14000, ISO 9000, ISO 18000, BHP Fatal Risk Control Protocols leading more than 80 technical audits at BHP operations and non-operated joint ventures in last 10 years
- Certified and qualified Safety, Health and Environmental professional by Chilean Mining Ministry Diploma in Quality Engineering and Diplomas in Risk Management and Integrated Management Systems
Resume
Mining Engineer and qualified Safety and Hygiene professional with 42 years of experience in Health, Safety, Environment, Quality and Risk Management in different industry sectors, with special dedication to Mining industry for the last 30 years. Expertise in the design and implementation of integrated Risk Management Systems related to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality aiming to avoid incidents with fatality potential and high-level impacts in relevant business objectives. Successful professional career in CODELCO Chile (Andina and Chuquicamata Divisions), National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA South Africa), International Institute of Risk Management (IIAR), BHP – Escondida Mine and Base Metals, and Barrick Gold Corporation. Proven results in the implementation of cultural changes and Risk Management Systems. Certified train the trainer in Incident Investigation using Root Causes Analysis, Tap Root and ICAM methodologies associated with Human Behavioural systems. Important level of experience in auditing, consultancy and analysis and improvement of Integrated HSEC and Risk Management Systems. In the last 11 years as Operational Manager, more than 80 Operational Audits (Traditional and Agile approach) at BHP., Mining Engineer, Certified Professional Safety, Health and Environment Expert for General Industry, Chilean Health Ministry, Certified Professional Expert in Risk Prevention for Extractive Mining Industry Class A, Chilean Mining Ministry, Diploma in Business Administration for new executives – Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez - Chile, Diploma in Strategic Risk Management, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Diploma in Quality Engineering – Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María, Lead Auditor ISO 9000; ISO 14001; OHSA 18001 (1995 – 2000), Certified auditor of NOSA Five Stars International Rating System, ICAM Accredited Train the Trainer (Incident Cause Analysis Methodology), Tap Root Accredited Train the Trainer, Courageous Leadership Certified Trainer, 01/01/2010, 12/31/2022, BHP, Manager Operational Audits, Group Internal Audit and Advisory, Melbourne, Australia, As Operational Manager, in conjunction with other members of the Internal Audit and Advisory Group, my responsibility was to define the FY Internal Audit Plan for the global organization, including NOJV. The two years internal audit plan is presented by the Audit Officer to CEO, ELT members, Sustainability Committee (Susco) and Risk and Audit Committee (RAC) for acknowledgement and approval. Once approved, the operational audits are assigned to Operational Managers to be executed (Planning; Fieldwork, Reporting).In my role I lead audits in the following areas:- Safety, Health, and Environment- Community Relations- Voluntary Principles of Security and Human Rights- Asset Integrity (material Risks)- Tailing Storage Facilities- Geotechnical Stability- BHP Climate Change Strategy and Public Commitments- Closure Planning- Exploration Activities- Emergency Response- Aviation- Mining Planning and Resources and Reserves- Projects Completion (Escondida Water Supply, Potash-Jansen, South Flank)In addition, Advisory work in the following areas:- BHP Global - COVID 19 Global Response Preparation- BHP Global HSE System Framework, 01/01/2005, 12/31/2010, Barrick Gold Corporation, Director of Safety and Health for South American Region, Responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of integrated HSE systems supporting business strategy for South American mine operations and projects in Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Dominican Republic.Relevant achievements: South American Region became the leader in safety results amongst four Barrick regions in the world. Courageous Leadership philosophy plus a clear set of performance standards regarding critical risks were the key tools used to create and reinforce the Safety culture across Barrick operations and Projects., 01/01/2003, 12/31/2005, NOSA South Africa, Manager in NOSA Americas, Responsible for the implementation, assessment, and improvement of the NOSA five-star system in different companies in Chile, Peru, Brazil, and Venezuela.Relevant achievements: All Anglo Gold Ashanti (AGA) operations in South America (4) obtained international awards due to Safety and Health results amongst 13 AGA sites in the world. Lomas de Níquel in Venezuela got certification under ISO 14000 and 18000. Votorantim Metais obtained five stars according NOSA International Standard., 01/01/2001, 12/31/2002, BHP Billiton, Safety Manager supporting Base Metals operations, Provided support to Base Metals Mines and Project Group.Relevant achievements: Direct involvement in the design and implementation of the Fatal Risk Control Protocols initiative for BHP Billiton. ICAM Study across BHP Copper related sites about trends and organizational factors to understand behavioural aspects related to people not following procedures., 01/01/1997, 12/31/2001, BHP Billiton, Manager of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality, Responsible for the re-organization of the HSEQ structure and the implementation of the NOSA system at Escondida and Tintaya mine in Peru.Relevant achievements: Based on an integrated Business and SHE Strategy, Escondida and Tintaya obtained the Five Stars rating under the NOSA system. After achieving the five stars as an asset, Escondida was the first asset in getting the five stars for each of the operations, including Mine, Oxide, Concentrator and NPI. Due to a successful HSEQ strategy Escondida became a benchmark and received Chilean and international awards for its performance. Different initiatives to reinforce the culture around Safety and Excellence were implemented being the most relevant “Searching the Excellence.” With an important level of employee's participation and strong Leadership commitment, improvement ideas and suggestions from workers were collated. BHP Billiton CEO visited Escondida to give the final awards to worker's best ideas. Most relevant ideas were implemented and reduced Safety incidents. A specific initiative identified as “Mine of XXI century” was designed and implemented seeking opportunities to reduced cost through the identification of high-risk real and potential scenarios. This initiative finally resulted in significant cost reductions and focus areas for Safety, Health, and Environment. The analysis of collected data allowed the identification of almost two hundred activities or scenarios associated with fatality potential events. This information was relevant to the design and implementation of the SIGMEL system. External initiatives oriented to improve SHE system were successfully led, involving all major Chilean mining companies. The most relevant initiative was the creation and implementation of a training package for employees and contractor companies called ‘BAPREVER.' This initiative included the support of SERNAGEOMIN (Chilean mining authority). ‘A lesson of life' was a video prepared to motivate people and reinforce a Safety culture. Based on true fatal incidents at Escondida, the story focused on the after-event impacts of fatal incidents in families and other people's life. This video was incorporated as part of safety training and induction program in most of the Chilean mining industries., 01/01/1992, 12/31/1997, CODELCO Chile – Chuquicamata Division, Director of Resources Protection – Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Security, Responsible for the design and implementation of an integrated HSE strategy (Strategic Plan for an Effective Risk Treatment). In addition, a significant improvement in the structure, capabilities, and performance of the SHE organization under a new business model.Relevant achievements: A specific strategic risk management plan was designed and implemented across the organization, achieving zero fatalities in a calendar year breaking, for the first time, the trend of 80 years of history., 01/01/1990, 12/31/1992, Risk Management International Institute, Director of Auditing Services and Consultant for Risk Management, Responsible for the design, implementation of Safety and Risk Management Systems and training of Managers and Executives of different organizations / clients requesting company services., 01/01/1988, 12/31/1990, Claudia & Cenizas Mining Company, Risk Prevention Superintendent, Responsible for the design and implementation of Safety and Risk Management Systems, 01/01/1981, 12/31/1988, IST Mutual, Safety and Risk Management Consultant, Senior consultant in Safety and Risk Management strategies to different companies in different business sectors., 01/01/1980, 12/31/1981, Chilean Health Service, Head of Risk Prevention at the Safety and Health Section
Timeline
Manager Operational Audits
BHP
12.2010 - 05.2022
Director of Safety and Health
Barrick Gold Corporation
12.2005 - 11.2010
Manager in NOSA Americas
NOSA South Africa
02.2003 - 11.2005
Safety Manager
BHP Billiton
02.2001 - 01.2003
Manager of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
BHP Billiton - Escondida Mine
06.1997 - 01.2001
Director of Resources Protection – Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Security
CODELCO Chile - Division Chuquicamata
07.1992 - 06.1997
Director of Auditing Services and Consultant for Risk Management
Risk Management International Institute - IIAR
01.1990 - 06.1992
Risk Prevention Superintendent
Claudia & Cenizas Mining Company
01.1988 - 01.1990
Safety and Risk Management Consultant
IST Mutual
01.1981 - 01.1988
Head of Risk Prevention
Government Chilean Health Service
01.1980 - 01.1981
Engineering - Mining
Universidad Tecnica Del Estado
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