Jairo Rondon

Experienced Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality (HSSEQ) professional with over 30 years of leadership experience supporting transportation, logistics, maritime, port, industrial and Oil & Gas operations. Proven success developing and implementing safety programs, conducting workplace inspections, audits, incident investigations, hazard assessments and risk mitigation strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Strong background leading multidisciplinary teams, promoting proactive safety cultures, delivering safety training, conducting competency assessments, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Extensive experience working in high-risk operational environments with expertise in emergency response, root cause analysis, safety management systems, and regulatory compliance.

Fire Watch - VCI Contracting Inc. - Calgary International Airport, Calgary, AB

(2025-04 - 2025-08)

• Performed continuous safety monitoring during hot work activities in accordance with site safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Conducted field inspections and identified workplace hazards, ensuring corrective actions were implemented.
• Maintained communication with operations personnel to support safe work execution.
• Reported unsafe conditions, fire hazards, security concerns, and emergency situations in a timely manner.
• Contributed to maintaining a strong safety culture within a high-security airport environment.

PFSO / ISPS Manager - CORCONSEG (Corporación Consolidada de Seguridad, S.A.) - Panama

(2022-03 - 2024-08)

• Led safety, security and compliance programs across five international ports and two industrial facilities.
• Developed, implemented and monitored workplace safety procedures and operational controls.
• Conducted workplace inspections, hazard assessments, safety audits and compliance reviews.
• Investigated incidents, identified root causes and implemented corrective and preventive actions.
• Delivered safety training, emergency preparedness exercises and competency development programs.
• Promoted proactive hazard identification and risk mitigation strategies among operational teams.
• Supervised and coached more than 200 employees and contractors operating in high-risk environments.
• Ensured compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental and maritime regulations.

Company Security Officer (CSO) / Designated Person Ashore (DPA) - Shipmanagement Panama S.A. – Sea Energy Group

(2019-03 - 2019-07)

• Supported implementation of safety management systems in compliance with ISM and ISPS requirements.
• Conducted audits, inspections and compliance reviews for vessel operations.
• Coordinated emergency response planning and incident reporting activities.
• Collaborated with vessel masters, terminal operators and regulatory authorities to ensure safe operations.
• Supported risk assessments, corrective action programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Risk Safety Manager – Offshore Drilling Fluids & Mobile Offshore Drilling Units

• Led risk management and safety compliance activities in Oil & Gas operations.
• Conducted hazard assessments, safety inspections and incident investigations.
• Implemented safety procedures, emergency response plans and workforce training programs.

Lead Auditor – ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 and ISM / ISPS Code (SMS)

• Performed management system audits focused on quality, environmental and operational compliance. Also Marine Safety Management System and Maritime Security.
• Identified improvement opportunities and corrective actions to enhance organizational performance.

Specialization and Master's degree - Higher Teaching - Panama Maritime International University (2022)

Specialization degree - Naval Engineering - Venezuelan Navy Post Graduate School (1995)

BS - Naval Engineering (Mechanical) - Venezuelan Naval Academy (1988)