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Martin Balparda

Martin Balparda

Mallorca

Summary

Focused on Safety Manager bringing several of comprehensive experience minimizing health and safety hazards in Maritime Industry developing and implementing successful programs. Hardworking professional commended for consistently evaluating current processes to confirm adherence to prescribed laws, standards and company goals. Growth-oriented team player possessing excellent technical and operational abilities.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Quality Health Safety and Environmental Officer

ROW - Cruise Ship
onboard
05.2021 - Current
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Developed and implemented safety awareness communication for crew and management onboard.
  • Planned, implemented and evaluated safety goals and objectives.
  • Delivered and coordinated health and safety training for crew.
  • Directed post-accident investigations and prepared reports to identify accident causes and hazards.
  • Conducted job safety analysis and personal protective equipment analysis to identify hazards and select proper safety equipment to protect crew.
  • Developed risk assessment to identify potential risks and control measures.
  • Energy Efficiency Management: SEEMP, EEOI and CII.

Marine Safety Subdirector

National Transport Safety Committee
Buenos Aires
07.2020 - 04.2021


  • Leaded Safety Projects with accident investigation and root cause analysis.
  • Issued safety recommendations based on lessons learnt.

Quality Health Safety and Environmental Specialist

National Shipping (Oil Tankers, Barges And Tugs)
Buenos Aires
12.2019 - 07.2020
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Performed internal SMS, ISM, MARPOL, MLC audits onboard

Energy Efficiency Advisor

Freelance
Buenos Aires
06.2017 - 12.2019
  • Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
  • Provided support to Foreign affairs Office in regards to implementation of Energy Efficiency measures at National Level.
  • Improved and updated National Shipping Company SEEMP (Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan).

Environmental Compliance Officer

Royal Caribbean (Cruise Ships)
onboard
03.2015 - 10.2016
  • Analyzed individual business needs to determine methods of environmentally-friendly and cost-effective waste reduction, recycling and disposal.
  • Highlighted company achievements in waste diversion in detailed monthly reports.
  • Created informative outreach program dedicated to recycling and plastic reduction.

Health Safety and Environmental Manager

Lloyd´s Register (Ship´s Classification Society)
Buenos Aires
10.2010 - 03.2014
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections onboard ships and shipyards to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.
  • Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
  • Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Coached and trained HSE Team and Division Managers.


Occupational Safety Officer

Carnival Corporation (Cruise Ships)
onboard
04.2004 - 09.2010


  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
  • Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Devised and monitored safety performance metrics to assess and improve safety performance.

Education

Internal Auditor ISO 14001, 18001 & 50001 - Environmental, Safety And Energy Management

Bureau Veritas
Buenos Aires
12.2018

Postgraduate Diploma - Maritime Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization

World Maritime University
Malmo, Sweden
10.2018

Master of Science - Maritime Safety And Environmental Protection

World Maritime University
Malmo, Sweden
10.2003

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineer

Maritime Academy
Buenos Aires, Argentina
03.1993

Skills

  • Hazard Risk Management
  • Safety and Risk Assessments
  • Implementing Safety Programs
  • Root Cause Identification
  • Incident Investigation
  • Team Meetings and Safety Culture
  • Safe Work Practices

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
French
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Quality Health Safety and Environmental Officer

ROW - Cruise Ship
05.2021 - Current

Marine Safety Subdirector

National Transport Safety Committee
07.2020 - 04.2021

Quality Health Safety and Environmental Specialist

National Shipping (Oil Tankers, Barges And Tugs)
12.2019 - 07.2020

Energy Efficiency Advisor

Freelance
06.2017 - 12.2019

Environmental Compliance Officer

Royal Caribbean (Cruise Ships)
03.2015 - 10.2016

Health Safety and Environmental Manager

Lloyd´s Register (Ship´s Classification Society)
10.2010 - 03.2014

Occupational Safety Officer

Carnival Corporation (Cruise Ships)
04.2004 - 09.2010

Internal Auditor ISO 14001, 18001 & 50001 - Environmental, Safety And Energy Management

Bureau Veritas

Postgraduate Diploma - Maritime Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization

World Maritime University

Master of Science - Maritime Safety And Environmental Protection

World Maritime University

Bachelor of Science - Marine Engineer

Maritime Academy
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