
Diana Castro
@dianacastro1
I lead HSE, environmental, and ISO management systems across oil, public, and consulting sectors.
What I'm looking for
I've led HSE and environmental management for Chevron Petroleum Company, the Regional Environmental Authority of Cundinamarca, and consulting clients across Colombia and Latin America. My work spans downstream operations, aviation fuel, environmental licensing, regulatory compliance, remediation, and operational risk.
I build and strengthen integrated ISO management systems, including ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 27001, and 50001. With more than 20 years of experience, I help organizations improve safety performance, environmental governance, emergency readiness, and compliance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior SST Professional - Environmental Specialist
Corporación Autónoma Regional de Cundinamarca
Jan 2017 - Jan 2025 (8 years)
Led the Occupational Health & Safety Management System ensuring full compliance with Colombian regulatory frameworks. Provided technical leadership for environmental licensing processes and supported multi-standard integrated management system certification.
Project Manager, HSE Consulting
SOAMCOL S.A.S
Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 (1 year)
Implemented HSE Management Systems for organizations in healthcare, manufacturing and service sectors. Conducted regulatory compliance assessments, risk evaluations and gap analyses, preparing organizations for audits and regulatory inspections.
HSE Engineer
Oleoducto Central OCENSA S.A - Misión Temporal Ltda
Jan 2004 - Jan 2005 (1 year)
Designed and implemented HSE management system for pipeline operations. Reviewed and strengthened emergency response and contingency plans for pipeline infrastructure.
Field Inspector
GEOAMBIENTAL LTDA - CONSULPLAN S.A. - MIYO E.U
Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years)
Conducted environmental field inspections and compliance monitoring for oil sector operations. Verified compliance with Environmental Management Plans for oil well operations under ECOPETROL contracts.
HSE & Environmental Roles | Aviation Plant Superintendent
Led HSE and environmental management strategies for downstream operations in LATAM. Managed environmental due diligence, remediation projects, and capital projects within aviation fuel operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad del Rosario
Specialization, Environmental Law
Specialization in Environmental Law from Universidad del Rosario in Colombia.
UNIAGRARIA
Specialization, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Management
Specialization in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene & Environmental Management from UNIAGRARIA in Colombia.
Universidad de La Salle
Engineering, Environmental & Sanitary Engineering
Degree in Environmental & Sanitary Engineering from Universidad de La Salle in Colombia.
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