FABER CANO VARGAS
71 Circe Circle, Dalkeith WA,Perth
Summary
Highly qualified professional, individual member of the Australian Institute of Safety and Health (AIHS), with international NEBOSH certification, and 25 years of experience in Occupational Risk Management, Occupational Health, and Industrial Safety. Recognized leader in the mining, energy, construction, and training sectors. Visible leader through teamwork in the implementation of safety culture, achieving significant reductions in accident and absenteeism rates, optimized operating costs, and successfully implemented integrated HSEQ/SSOMA management systems in demanding environments. Internationally recognized for his outstanding contribution to workplace safety.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR SST COORDINATOR
Hidroituango Hydroelectric Project – CYS Consortium
, Colombia
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Designed and implemented SG-SST, managing risks for 1700 workers; reduced accident rates.
CORPORATE QHS MANAGER
ARIS MINING COLOMBIA
Medellín, Colombia
07.2022 - 07.2024
- Led corporate QHS strategy and risk management ($4M USD budget); achieved 65% accident reduction and 0 fatal accidents (Vision Zerooo model).
EXTERNAL INSTRUCTOR
Colombian Safety Council
Eje Cafetero, Colombia
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Lecturer for SG-SST/PRL topics; achieved over 90% satisfaction.
SSOMA SUPERINTENDENT
STRACON INTERNATIONAL COLOMBIA
Buriticá, Colombia
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Implemented SSOMA for underground mining; reduced accident and absenteeism rates by 50%.
SST HEAD
HD STM COLOMBIA
Segovia, Colombia
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Led SST for Gran Colombia Gold projects, aiming for <1 accident per 100 workers.
SSTA DIRECTOR
BajoTierra Construcción y Minería
Medellín, Colombia
11.2018 - 06.2020
- Managed SSTA for major mining/construction; achieved 95% ARL rating and 0 fatal accidents; reduced operational costs by 300 MM COP.
TECHNICAL COORDINATOR & WORK AT HEIGHTS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
Shermq S.A.S. / Canara
Montelíbano, Colombia
05.2016 - 06.2019
- Coordinated safety training (heights, confined spaces); trained ~3000/year in heights.
PROJECT ENGINEER
Obrass Arquitectos Constructores
Medellín, Colombia
01.2017 - 11.2018
- Led construction projects from bidding to commissioning; achieved 100% compliance.
CORPORATE SST COORDINATOR
BajoTierra Construcción y Minería
Medellín, Colombia
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Implemented SG-SST; reduced accidents by 60%.
SENIOR HSE COORDINATOR
Gecelca 3.0 & 3.2 Thermoelectric Project
Puerto Libertador, Colombia
02.2013 - 01.2017
- Implemented HSE for thermoelectric plants; reduced accidents from 10 to 1 per 100 workers; 0 fatal accidents.
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH COORDINATOR
El Quimbo Hydroelectric Project
Gigante, Colombia
01.2011 - 11.2013
- Coordinated SISO for megaproject; 100% compliance; 0 fatal ATs.
SECURITY & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
El Peñón Country Condominium
Girardot, Colombia
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Managed comprehensive security; reduced losses by 22%; increased income by 18%.
REGIONAL SECURITY ANALYST
Orientación & Seguridad Grupo SaludCoop
Cali, Colombia
08.2006 - 06.2009
- Led security operations; reduced losses by 30%; obtained ISO 9001.
EXECUTIVE LEVEL SUB-OFFICER
National Police
, Colombia
05.1997 - 10.2005
- Conducted prevention, patrol, and intelligence duties; recognized for leadership.
Education
Master in Integrated Management Systems - HSEQ
Universidad Camilo José Cela / Bureau Veritas
Spain01.2015
Undergraduate in Occupational Health Administration -
Universidad Uniminuto
Colombia01.2014
Master in Occupational Risk Prevention - PRL
Universidad Internacional De La Rioja – UNIR
SpainSkills
- Occupational Risk Management
- SG-SST/SSOMA implementation
- Accident reduction
- Budget management
- Project Leadership
- End-to-end project management
- Industry Expertise
- Mining
- Hydroelectric
- Thermoelectric construction
- Training & Development
- Certified safety trainer
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Project management
- Emergency response planning
- Safety management
- Compliance auditing
- Incident investigation
Certification
- NEBOSH International Safety, British Safety Council, 2024
- Internal Auditor HSEQ (ISO 9001/14001/45001), Colombian Safety Council, 2020
- Trainer: SST Underground Mining / Work at Heights Safety, SENA, 2017
Timeline
SENIOR SST COORDINATOR
Hidroituango Hydroelectric Project – CYS Consortium
12.2024 - 03.2025
CORPORATE QHS MANAGER
ARIS MINING COLOMBIA
07.2022 - 07.2024
SSOMA SUPERINTENDENT
STRACON INTERNATIONAL COLOMBIA
09.2021 - 07.2022
SST HEAD
HD STM COLOMBIA
10.2020 - 09.2021
SSTA DIRECTOR
BajoTierra Construcción y Minería
11.2018 - 06.2020
EXTERNAL INSTRUCTOR
Colombian Safety Council
03.2018 - 06.2023
CORPORATE SST COORDINATOR
BajoTierra Construcción y Minería
03.2017 - 01.2018
PROJECT ENGINEER
Obrass Arquitectos Constructores
01.2017 - 11.2018
TECHNICAL COORDINATOR & WORK AT HEIGHTS SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
Shermq S.A.S. / Canara
05.2016 - 06.2019
SENIOR HSE COORDINATOR
Gecelca 3.0 & 3.2 Thermoelectric Project
02.2013 - 01.2017
INDUSTRIAL SAFETY & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH COORDINATOR
El Quimbo Hydroelectric Project
01.2011 - 11.2013
SECURITY & OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
El Peñón Country Condominium
08.2009 - 12.2010
REGIONAL SECURITY ANALYST
Orientación & Seguridad Grupo SaludCoop
08.2006 - 06.2009
EXECUTIVE LEVEL SUB-OFFICER
National Police
05.1997 - 10.2005
Master in Integrated Management Systems - HSEQ
Universidad Camilo José Cela / Bureau Veritas
Undergraduate in Occupational Health Administration -
Universidad Uniminuto
Master in Occupational Risk Prevention - PRL
Universidad Internacional De La Rioja – UNIR