Brian Murcia

Industrial Engineer & Health and Safety Specialist with 8 years of hands-on experience driving OHS compliance and risk mitigation across industrial and heavy-operational environments. Proven expertise in applying the 4 As framework (Assess, Analyze, Audit, and Assist) to support supervisory teams, streamline hazard identification, and conduct root-cause incident investigations. Adept at managing ISO 45001/14001 management systems, developing site-specific SOPs, and partnering with cross-functional leadership to ensure regulatory alignment.

Holds a valid driver's license, fully mobile across Atlantic Canada, and actively pursuing Canadian OHS designation (CRSP pathway).

EHS Coordinator - Publimpresos SAS - Colombia

(2023-08 - 2025-08)

• Designed and implemented resource efficiency strategies to optimize energy and water consumption across company operations.
• Led the Occupational Health & Safety Management System, performing annual evaluations and reporting performance results to senior leadership.
• Coordinated hazard identification and risk assessment matrices in collaboration with department heads to prioritize safety interventions.
• Developed environmental management programs focused on waste minimization and the execution of the company's environmental master schedule.
• Managed regulatory compliance by ensuring adherence to local and national environmental and safety laws.
• Facilitated safety and environmental training campaigns to promote organizational culture and policy awareness at all levels.
• Headed the Health & Safety Committee and emergency brigades, ensuring active participation from all team members.
• Led comprehensive incident and accident investigations using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to establish immediate corrective and preventive measures, reducing repeat occurrences.
• Maintained rigorous environmental documentation and reporting to track resource usage and waste management metrics.
• Managed occupational health surveillance programs, including the coordination of periodic medical examinations based on job risk profiles.
• Audited workgroups and site operations for compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards, assisting site management in correcting identified deficiencies.
• Collected and analyzed safety data and KPIs to produce action-oriented reports for executive and management teams.

QHSE Coordinator - Geosinc - Bogotá, Colombia

(2021-01 - 2023-08)

• Supervised high-risk activities, including work at heights and heavy lifting operations, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols and load charts.
• Led hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) specifically for construction site operations to mitigate onsite incidents.
• Managed critical safety permits for specialized tasks such as fall protection systems and crane rigging maneuvers.
• Enforced compliance with construction-specific safety regulations and international standards for structural and civil engineering projects
• Implemented and monitored Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Supervised high-risk industrial/construction operations (work at heights, heavy rigging/lifting), enforcing provincial and international safety standards.
• Identified training needs and developed/delivered safety education programs for site supervisors, operational personnel, and external contractors.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Analyst - Cruzada Estudiantil y Profesional de Colombia – Colmundo Group - Bogotá, Colombia

(2018-10 - 2020-05)

• Led hazard identification and risk assessment processes across organizational operations.
• Participated in environmental aspects and impact assessments aligned with ISO 14001 standards.
• Coordinated emergency brigades and health & safety committees.
• Conducted incident and accident investigations and ensured implementation of corrective actions.
• Implemented and monitored Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems.
• Developed and delivered safety training programs to employees and management.
• Managed chemical safety programs and advised on safe introduction of new processes and substances.
• Performed internal audits to ensure compliance with operational control procedures and regulatory standards.
• Assisted in the preparation of external audits to ensure 100% compliance with national and international standards for OHS and environmental management systems
• Assisted in drafting site-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Emergency Response Plans (ERP) while delivering interactive safety training to staff.

Master of Management - Management - Crandall University (2025-09)

Bachelor - Industrial Engineering - Politécnico Grancolombiano (2021)

Technologist - Integrated Management Systems (EHSQ) - SENA (2018)