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Elizabeth Pirela, Protected Species Observer

Elizabeth Pirela

Protected Species Observer·IPS Powerful People

Mexico

Master's degree, Chemical Oceanography

Work experience

Total years of experience: 11 years, 3 months

Protected Species Observer

February 2019 - Present

IPS Powerful People

Mexico

February 2019 - Present

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Marine Mammal Observer

December 2017 - February 2018

EPI Group

Suriname

December 2017 - February 2018

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Marine Mammal Observer

July 2017 - November 2017

EPI

Panama

July 2017 - November 2017

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Marine Mammal Observer

April 2013 - June 2013

Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA)

Cuba

April 2013 - June 2013

Project: 3D Seismic Survey of 1657, 50 Km2 in the Blocks ZEE N53, N54, N58 y N59. Cuba Guanahacabibes 13VCU 3D in Northwest coastline, searching geological scenarios Cuban in front of folded belt. Duties: Monitoring of marine mammals and ensuring that the survey is conducted in compliance with the environmental law from Cuba and JNCC guidelines for minimising the risk of injury and disturbance to marine mammals

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Environmental Supervisor

February 2013 - April 2013

Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA)

Venezuela

February 2013 - April 2013

3D Seismic Acquisition in High Density Field Southeast Sector "Huyapari", coincident with the Thermal Pilot Area Petropiar, in order to uptade and reduce uncertainties of geological models and structural and stratigraphic maps available in the area PDVSA Petropiar field in the area as well as allowing developing adequately virgin area PDVSA PetroPiar field for pilots continuous steam injections. Duties: -Prepare inductions talks, training course, and aptitude tests for each new employee- Check the environmental impact in field and report any deficiencies to the Environmental Coordinator- Check local media for the disposal and /or disposal waste oils, sewage and garbage with qualified and certificied companies- Check fieldwork with participants with regulars visits to lines and equipments.- Present to Environmental coordinator an evaluations of the results in Health, Safety and Environmental Protection for good and bad workes. -Advise the company regarding environmental issues. -Check the work

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Environment Supervisor

June 2011 - September 2011

Gold Oil PLC

Peru

June 2011 - September 2011

Project: Marine seismic survey of 808 Km2 in Offshore Piura, Z-34 Block. Client: Gold Oil PLC. Job position: Environmental supervisor and MMO. Duties: -Application of Environmental Monitoring Plan project. -Inspections of the vessel, equipment and activities that could harm the environment. -Coordinate meetings with OSINERGMIN to meet their requirements and questions. -Identification and counting of marine mammals according to JNCC's guidelines. -Prepare the environmental report to the client and government

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Environmental Supervisor

December 2010 - April 2011

Petroleos de Venezuela (PDVSA)

Venezuela

December 2010 - April 2011

Project: 3D Marine seismic survey of 1850 Km2, in water depths between 16-50 m in Offshore Rafael Urdaneta Project, Barracuda Block. Client: PDVSA S.A. Job position: Environmental supervisor. Duties: - To design and implement the Environmental Monitoring Plan Project, according venezuelans laws- To advise the client about the national e international environmental laws. -Make inspection at seismic and suppliers vessels. -Monitor the activities capables to harm the environment. -To identify and count the marine mammals according to JNCC's guidelines. - Prepare meetings with the Ministry Environment. -Prepare the environmental report to the client and government.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Environmental Supervisor

November 2010 - December 2010

Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA)

Venezuela

November 2010 - December 2010

Project: Róbalo 10L3D a offshore project from Cardón IV S.A (is a 50/50 Joint Venturi between Repsol and ENI S.p.A.). Job position: Environmental supervisor. Duties: - To design and implement the Environmental Monitoring Plan Project, according venezuelans laws- To advise the client about the national e international environmental laws. -Make inspection at seismic and suppliers vessels. -Monitor the activities capables to harm the environment. -To identify and count the marine mammals according to JNCC's guidelines. - Prepare meetings with the Ministry Environment. -Prepare the environmental report to the client and government.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Environmental supervisor

October 2008 - August 2009

Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA)

Venezuela

October 2008 - August 2009

Project: Dragón Norte 08G3D a offshore project from PDVSA Company. Duties: - To design and implement the Environmental Monitoring Plan Project- To advise the client about the national e international environmental laws. -Make inspection at seismic and suppliers vessels. -Monitor the activities capables to harm the environment. -To identify and count the marine mammals according to JNCC's guidelines. - Prepare meetings with the Ministry Environment. -Prepare the environmental report to the client and government.

Company industry:
Oil & Gas
Job role:
Oil and Gas

Research

January 2004 - January 2005

INSTITUTO DE INVESTIGACIONES CIENTÍFICAS DE LAUNIVERSIDAD DE ORIENTE (Scientific Research Institute

Venezuela

January 2004 - January 2005

 Advisor: Dr. Luís Troccoli
 Equipment and methods: Niskin and van Dorn bottle; Handheld
Oxygen, Conductivity, Salinity, mg/LC and Temperature; CTD,
Inverted microscopes Zeizz Telaval 31; System Utermöhl method for
qualitative and quantitative analysis of phytoplankton. Phenol method
hypochlorite to determine the concentration of ammonium
(SOLÓRZANO 1969). Methodology recommended by
STRICKLAND & Parsons (1972) for determining the concentration
of nitrite. Methodology recommended by Parsons et al. (1984) to
calculate the concentrations nitrate. Methodology MURPHY &
RILEY with modifications from STRICKLAND & PARSONS
(1972) to determine the concentration of phosphate. JEFFREY &
HUMPHREY method referred in Parsons et al. (1984) to determine
the concentration of chlorophyll a and phaeopigments.
2004 CENTRO REGIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES
AMBIENTALES (Regional Centre for Environmental Research).
 Location: Margarita Island, Venezuela.
 Role: Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Analyst
 Advisor: MSc. José Luís Fuentes
 Equipment and methods: Bogorov chamber; stereoscopic
microscope; Utermöhl method; inverted microscopes.

Company industry:
Scientific Research & Development
Job role:
Research and Development

Phytoplankton and Zooplankton Analyst

January 2004 - January 2005

CENTRO REGIONAL DE INVESTIGACIONES AMBIENTALES (Regional Centre for Environmental Research)

Venezuela

January 2004 - January 2005

Company industry:
Business Consultancy Services
Job role:
Research and Development

Education

Universidad de Oriente.Instituto Oceanográfico de

January 2012

January 2012

Master's degree, Chemical Oceanography

Venezuela

Thesis: Physical-chemical conditions and their relationship with phytoplankton assemblages in the Cariaco Basin, during contrasting seasons.
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Universidad de Oriente

January 2005

January 2005

Bachelor's degree, Marine Biology

Venezuela

GPA (rating): Excellent

GPA (rating): Excellent

Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure
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Responsibility
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Discipline
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Stress management
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Stress management
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Professionalism
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Professionalism
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Leadership
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Leadership
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Adaptability
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Adaptability
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Conflict Resolution
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Conflict Resolution
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Cooperation
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Cooperation
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Integrity
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Integrity
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Commitment
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Able to work individually without direct supervision and also as dedicated member of a team
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Able to work individually without direct supervision and also as dedicated member of a team
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Social profiles

Languages

Spanish
Native Speaker
English
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
OGUK UKOOA Medical Certificate
Health, Safety & Environment Supervisor.
Multivariate Data Analysis for Biology, Ecology and Environmental Science using PRIMER v6 & PERMANOV
Marine Mammal Observer
Protected Species Observer.
IADC RIG PASS HSE accreditation inland/offshore.
IMO 1.21. Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
IMO 1.20 Prevention and Fire Fighting
IMO 1.19. Survival Personal at Sea
IMO 1.13. The First Aid Course
Helicopter Underwater Escape (HUET)

Training
Workshop on cetacean biology and identification
2001 Centro de Investigaciones de Cetáceos
Dec 2001
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Training workshop for the attention of strandings of cetaceans living or dead
2002 Centro de Investigaciones de Cetáceos
Aug 2002
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Introduction to writing scientific articles in refereed journals
Universidad de Oriente, Venezuela
Oct 2004
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