Max Donayre
Regional Head of EHS & Quality @ Siemens Energy
About
Dynamic and passionate executive in Environment, Health, Safety & Quality (HSEQ/QEHS) with solid experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, and integrated management systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001) within high-risk industries. Proven success in leading EHS strategies across 15 countries and over 300 locations, achieving six consecutive years without accidents in Peru operations and two years without SIF events in LATAM projects. Specialized in the implementation of global EHS policies, process safety (PSM), contractor and project management. Trilingual in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. NEBOSH and OSHA certified, with extensive experience in audit programs, emergency planning, and leading multicultural teams. Committed to aligning EHS with corporate strategy to drive a Zero Harm culture, sustainability, and operational excellence in demanding and regulated environments. Key Achievements: ✅ Leadership & High Performance: Exceeded corporate leadership and performance expectations for 3 consecutive years, driving excellence and innovation. ✅ Risk Management & Zero Harm: Delivered 6+ years with zero accidents in industrial operations in Peru and 2+ years without SIF events across LATAM. ✅ Systems & Global Compliance: Certified Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001); conducted 20+ corporate audits, reduced critical findings by 30%, and achieved 100% resolution. ✅ Strategic Vision & Optimization: Implemented EHS standards across 300+ locations, including a contractor prequalification system with 1,000+ registered, 50% approved, and relevant cost savings. ✅ Project Expertise: Led 30+ EHS and capital projects (USD 10M+) across 15 countries, including infraestructure/EPCM megaprojects (USD 1.2B+) in Peru. ✅ Training & Development: Designed hybrid EHS training programs, covering 2,000+ employees and 50+ safety specialists across LATAM.
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Peru
Consumer Goods
Liderazgo Estratégico y Visión Sistémica, Gestión de Performance y Orientación a Resultados, Visión Empresarial y Orientación al Cliente, Gestión de proyectos, Capacidad de Análisis y Mejora Continua, Implementación de Políticas Globales de EHS, Liderazgo de equipos multidisciplinarios, Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión, Evaluación y Control de Riesgos, Cumplimiento Normativo Nacional e Internacional, Sistemas Integrados de Gestión (SIG), Gestión de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional (ISO 45001), Gestión Ambiental (ISO 14001), Calidad, Salud, Seguridad y Medioambiente (QHSE), Capacitación y Formación de Personas, Cultura de Seguridad Sostenible, Desarrollo Sostenible y Estrategias ESG, Auditorías Internas y Externas, Resolución de Conflictos y Negociación, Seguridad en Operaciones e Industria
Experience

Regional Head of EHS & Quality
Lead the the integrated management of Environment, Health, Safety, Quality, and Security (EQS/EHSQ) for the Substations portfolio across South America (Argentina, Chile and Peru). Drive a Zero Harm Culture, operational excellence, and sustainable business outcomes aligned with corporate strategy. • People & Culture Leadership: Lead and empower the regional EQS team, fostering a High-Performance and prevention-driven culture using methodologies like HOP and Safety Culture Evolution. Design and execute Competency and Training Plans (OSHA, NEBOSH) to strengthen leadership, technical expertise, and systemic risk awareness. • EQS & Operational Resilience: Direct the regional EQS Strategy, ensuring alignment with critical risk controls (SIF), corporate policies, local regulations, and client contracts. Reinforce operational continuity and physical asset protection through robust business continuity and crisis management frameworks. • Quality & Operational Excellence: Oversee quality assurance and control (QMiP & QAQC) from bid to warranty phase. Lead risk and opportunity management, root cause analysis, and continues improvement to reduce non-conformities (NCCs), enhance delivery, and exceed customer expectations. • Management Systems & ESG: Lead the governance, auditing, and certification of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001). Advance ESG and decarbonization agenda, securing environmental programs and ensuring compliance for sustainable portfolio execution. • Reporting & Digitalization: Deploy EQS digital tools and KPIs to drive simplification, compliance and strategic insight. Report performance across local, regional, and global levels, representing the business before clients, partners, and regulatory bodies.

Senior Corporate EHS Leader
Managed EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) strategies across operations in 15 Latin American countries, building a Zero Harm and Sustainability culture aligned with corporate objectives. • Implemented an EHS Management System, including initiatives such as risk assessments (SIF-RA, JHA), regulatory compliance, contractor safety, Critical Work Approver (CWA), and Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) in industrial operations and projects. • Directed 30+ full-rigor projects (USD 10M+ each) and coordinated a team of 12 professionals across Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, and Mexico, securing adherence with corporate strategy and leading practices. • Standardized EHS and Process Safety (PSM) policies, KPIs and tools across operations and projects lifecycle, enhancing safety performance and decision-making using Enablon, MyPPM, Avetta and Power BI. • Developed an EHS onboarding program, training 50+ safety professionals specialists and providing site EHS guidance. Led 20+ audits under ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and applicable standards, reducing critical findings by 30% and achieving 100% resolution. • Contributed to EHS integration across Americas and partnered with cross-functional teams in Europe and Asia to shape global improvements in SIF elimination, compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainability. • Coordinated strategic planning meetings and reporting, aligning priorities with regional and local teams.

Senior Regional EHS Leader
Program Manager responsible for deploying global EHS standards for industrial projects and contractor safety programs in 8 Latin American countries. • Managed EHS compliance across 60 EPCM projects (USD 1M+ each), achieving 2 consecutive years without severe incidents (SIFR = 0) and enhancing safety performance in multiple operations. • Coordinated critical EHS deliverables (budgets, EIAs, design reviews, SIF-RA, constructability analysis, PRA, MOC, IPA), exceeding key metrics such as a 30% increase in proactive SIF observations and earning recognition from global leadership. • Implemented a Contractor Safety Management System (CSMS) across 349 locations, integrating EHS practices from planning to project completion, reducing third-party incidents by 20% in 2023. • Designed and implemented a contractor prequalification system, evaluating over 1,000 suppliers, with 50% successfully qualified, generating annual savings of USD 300K and setting a global benchmark. • Developed a hybrid training program (online/in-person) in Spanish and Portuguese, training 2,000+ employees across operations, procurement, and EHS teams on systemic risk controls. • Served as Regional EHS Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing technical support to local teams across industrial plants, ports, warehouses, farms, and distribution centers.

EHS Leader Peru (Parallel Role)
Directed EHS strategy in Peru, overseeing feed plants, corporate offices, and third-party sites, achieving 6 consecutive years without reportable incidents (RIFR = 0). • Certified the EHS Management System (ISO 14001, ISO 45001), leading a team of 4 professionals and ensuring annual program compliance with national and international regulations. • Led people safety programs such as Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), SafeStart, HOP, contractor safety, and work permit systems, reducing unsafe acts by 50%, and coordinated occupational health initiatives with medical staff support. • Strengthened Process Safety Management (PSM) using tools like combustible dust hazard assessments (DHA), structural audits (SSA), MOC, critical safety devices (CSD), and housekeeping, enhancing plant reliability and efficiency. • Supervised environmental management, including waste and effluent compliance, environmental monitoring and regulatory licensing, resolving all audit findings and achieving zero liabilities. • Successfully managed the safe closure of the Lima plant, ensuring secure decommissioning, environmental monitoring, and final approval processes. • Coordinated physical and electronic security systems, leading a team of 8 agents to ensure asset protection, fleet security, and logistics operations. • Represented the company before regulatory authorities such as Civil Defense, ITSE, and FM Global, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

EHS Engineer
Led EHS management for a feed production plant with 200+ employees, ensuring corporate and regulatory compliance. • Implemented corporate EHS policies and programs from the Annual Business Plan, achieving zero reportable incidents and establishing a sustainable safety culture. • Supervised critical activities such as confined spaces, working at heights, hot work, lifting operations, hazardous materials, mobile equipment, and demolitions. • Developed EHS training plans with competency matrices, ensuring only qualified personnel performed high-risk tasks. • Implemented inspection systems (field checks, walkthroughs, safety rally), reducing unsafe acts and conditions on-site. • Achieved 95% compliance in corporate EHS audits, closing action plans within committed deadlines. • Led environmental programs, meeting OEFA and PRODUCE standards for waste and effluents, and exceeded expectations for the environmental closure of the plant. • Coordinated asset security (CCTV, access control, surveillance), ensuring operational integrity at the plant.

EHS Manager
Led the comprehensive management of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) for the port and maritime project at DPA Yacila, overseeing 250+ workers and fostering a Zero Harm culture. • Implemented an Integrated Management System, developing and executing Health and Safety and Environmental Management Plans, ensuring strict regulatory compliance and achieving zero critical non-conformities during inspections and regulatory audits. • Supervised high-risk activities, including demolitions, excavations, lifts, installation of maritime platforms, working at heights, and hot work, ensuring safe conditions for personnel, equipment, and materials. • Executed the Annual EHS Program, achieving proactive indicators through IPER-C, inspections, audits, and contractor controls. • Trained emergency response brigades and coordinated crisis management plans, conducting drills and ensuring the availability of critical resources. • Investigated incidents using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), establishing effective controls and best practices to prevent recurrence. • Coordinated occupational health plans, implementing vaccination programs, Occupational Medical Exams (EMOs), ergonomics initiatives, and preventive talks. • Directed environmental management for the project, complying with monitoring, waste management, and commitments outlined in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). • Oversaw patrimonial safety, managing credentials, access control, and document and physical verifications at the worksite.

Health & Safety Manager
Managed the H&S strategy for the Ticumpinia sector of the Peruvian Southern Gas Pipeline (USD 7.2B), ensuring safe conditions in a remote and complex environment, supervising 2,500+ workers with a team of 8 H&S professionals. • Directed critical operations such as clearing, pipeline laying and welding (32”, 24”), excavations, hydrostatic tests, camp construction and maintenance, effectively controlling risks in field operations and auxiliary services. • Implemented the Annual H&S Plan, leading exposure-based training programs, IPERC/APNR, PréVER inspections, emergency drills, and occupational health activities, achieving both leading and lagging targets. • Strengthened safety behaviors through Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) programs and contractor performance management using dashboards and internal audits. Ticumpinia was recognized as H&S Champion of the Year. • Designed and executed systems for meetings, safety instructions, alerts, and tips, optimizing communication and compliance with field procedures. • Investigated incidents using Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reducing recurrence and reinforcing preventive culture. • Led inductions and accompanied stakeholder visits in English and Portuguese; represented the sector at strategic EHS meetings with management, supervisors, and clients.

EHS Engineer
Directed the EHS area for the Belo Horizonte Hydroelectric studies, supervising critical tasks by 4 contractors and 200+ workers, achieving zero accidents. • Designed and implemented the EHS Management System aligned with project objectives, corporate standards, and legal requirements. • Supervised safety during drilling, geophysical surveys, topography, and bathymetry, evaluating procedures and leading field inspections and controls. • Established and monitored contractual clauses with incentives and penalties based on EHS performance. • Organized internal and external audits, achieving high compliance levels and timely execution of preventive actions. • Led ongoing training programs adapted to risk type and level, strengthening competencies and compliance. • Drove ESG initiatives, including community talks, local hiring, waste management, and sustainable coexistence. • Collaborated with institutional relations to obtain the construction environmental license, developing reports and KPIs to ensure effective communication with management and authorities. • At project closure, assumed additional duties as Production Engineer: contractor coordination, valuations, deliverables, and schedules, demonstrating strong adaptability and business acumen.

EHS Engineer
Contributed to the restructuring of the Integrated Management System (IMS) for projects and corporate offices, obtaining certifications in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001, enhancing standardization and regulatory compliance. • Developed heavy equipment safety procedures and national emergency and crisis management plans, optimizing safety on large-scale projects. • Supported the implementation of EHS programs for EPCMO projects, such as qualitative evaluations and SIPAT, contributing to projects like Lima Metro Line 1 (USD 2.5B) with recognized performance. • Managed EHS and sustainability planning during the bidding phase of the Aguas para Lima project, ensuring risk identification, objective definition, and budget preparation. • Designed and implemented sustainable initiatives, including water reuse, revegetation, and erosion control, securing validation for the construction phase. • Delivered all planned EHS deliverables, including archaeological studies, collaborating with institutions and experts to ensure socio-environmental feasibility.

H&S Engineer
Coordinated H&S for dam, tunnel, and camp sectors during the construction of the Chaglla Hydroelectric Plant (USD 1.2B), achieving zero severe accidents. • Led a safety team of 5 specialists and 27 experts in height work, supervising high-risk operations such as blasting, earth movement, underground excavations, civil works, and electromechanical assembly, while over 1,000 workers and 120 heavy equipment units. • Coordinated the energization of the machine house, 138-220kV transmission lines, and 60MVA substations, ensuring strict adherence to electrical safety protocols. • Designed and executed corporate initiatives such as PréVER, qualitative evaluations (Cualimetrías), SIPAT, risk assessments (IPERC/APNR), and audits, achieving optimal compliance levels and fostering a preventive culture. • Investigated incidents using methodologies like RCA, Sologic, and SCAT, implementing systemic measures to avoid recurrence. • Managed occupational health initiatives, including alcohol and drug policies, vaccination, medical evaluations (EMOs), and training, supported by medical staff. • Together with the Management System team, achieved ISO 9001 certification, ensuring quality through standards compliance and procedure development. • Promoted sustainable practices like reforestation and waste management, integrating these with local training and employment initiatives to meet socio-environmental commitments and minimize ecological impact.

HR & EHS Analyst
Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the Organization and Functions Manual (MOF) for the operational areas in the sugar production plant. Additionally, I supported the development of the Annual EHS Plan. • Developed and approved the Organization and Functions Manual (MOF) for the plant. • Created job profiles and statistical charts for decision-making. • Collaborated in the development of the annual activities program for HR and SSTMA operations. • Supported the creation of positions, established hierarchical levels, and conducted salary adjustments, optimizing human resources management through performance analysis of key positions. • Assisted in the evaluation of work climate and job satisfaction, as well as other departmental tasks.

Operations Intern
Supervised operational and administrative activities related to the dynamics of crude oil loading and unloading at the Bayóvar Terminal. • Dispatched three tanker ships and oversaw the operation and maintenance of line equipment during the shipping supervisor's replacement period. • Coordinated the inspection of storage tanks, crude oil reception, quality tests, and equipment control according to international standards (ASTM). Achieved 100% of operational goals. • Supported the development of safe work procedures (SWP).

Operations Intern
Collaborated in the optimization of sugar production processes, focusing on technical calculations and productivity evaluation in the operation. • Contributed to a 5% increase in production capacity compared to the previous period. • Performed distance calculations between rollers and pinion-rack ratios, achieving full completion of assigned tasks.

Equipment Supevisor
Municipalidad Provincial de Jaén
Managed the machinery and equipment for the pavement project of roads and sidewalks in nine blocks of the Morro Solar Alto sector. • Reduced inventory losses by 20% compared to the previous period through detailed kardex management and field supervision. • Improved fuel efficiency by 10% through dispatch control, and time and motion control of equipment. • Achieved uninterrupted production time due to full machinery availability and the complete execution of the annual maintenance program.

Line Operator
Assembly industrial products at the Briggs & Stratton plant in Wisconsin, contributing to improved production efficiency. • Assembled components and water pumps on the production line, ensuring quality and precision at every stage of the process. • Collaborated with the production team to meet and exceed daily goals. Increased the average monthly production by 10%. • Implemented improvements in the assembly process, enhancing efficiency and reducing wait times. • Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. • Received recognition for my proactivity and operational efficiency, proposing improvements in the assembly process.
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