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Paola A. Cantero

Calgary,Canada

Summary

Certified Engineer-in-Training (EIT) with a Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering, a postgraduate diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, and certification as an Internal Auditor for ISO HSE standards. Specialized in project management, GHG emissions accounting & reporting, regulatory compliance, and ISO-based management systems auditing. Proven record in oil & gas and consulting, driving compliance (95%+ audit scores), process standardization, and sustainability performance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

ESG Manager

Bordis Effluent Solutions Ltd.
, Canada
09.2021 - 01.2025
  • Company Overview: Environmental solutions provider specializing in waste reduction in the Oil and Gas Industry. With Operations in South America and head office in Calgary, Alberta-Canada.
  • Maintained a 95% compliance score in external audits by implementing ISO 14064-aligned sustainability reporting.
  • Standardized processes and procedures company-wide, reducing non-compliance incidents.
  • Implemented Deming Cycle improvements with operations, enhancing equipment performance and reducing breakdowns by 50%.
  • Led integrated management system covering legal compliance, safety programs, carbon footprint tracking, and emergency response.
  • Directed contractor management, vendor negotiations, and stakeholder engagement initiatives.
  • Environmental solutions provider specializing in waste reduction in the Oil and Gas Industry. With Operations in South America and head office in Calgary, Alberta-Canada.

Environmental Consultant

Bordis Effluent Solutions Ltd.
, Canada
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Company Overview: Specialized consulting for waste management and environmental optimization projects.
  • Part of a team that secured funding for a South American project to optimize drill cuttings management.
  • Proposed innovative waste management technologies for oil-based and water-based mud treatment.
  • Specialized consulting for waste management and environmental optimization projects.

GIS Support Analyst

Canacol Energy Ltd.
, Colombia
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Company Overview: Independent natural gas exploration and production company. With Operations in South America and head office in Calgary-Alberta.
  • Guaranteed uninterrupted natural gas drilling operations, avoiding government fines.
  • Managed and updated geodatabases, ensuring environmental monitoring compliance.
  • Provided technical support for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reporting.
  • Independent natural gas exploration and production company. With Operations in South America and head office in Calgary-Alberta.

Junior Environmental Engineer

Cenit - Ecopetrol
, Colombia
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: National oil transportation company specializing in pipelines and midstream operations.
  • Responded to loss-of-containment incidents, minimizing environmental damage.
  • Maintained >92% environmental compliance across 7 pumping stations and 400 km of pipelines.
  • Conducted environmental monitoring (water, soil, air) and optimized wastewater treatment systems.
  • Led stakeholder engagement in affected communities.
  • National oil transportation company specializing in pipelines and midstream operations.

Environmental Administrative Professional

South32
, Colombia
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Company Overview: Global mining and metals company focused on sustainability.
  • Supported licensing novation for a coal-fired power plant, drafting contractual documents and board presentations.
  • Global mining and metals company focused on sustainability.

Research Assistant

Universidad de Los Andes
, Colombia
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Company Overview: Leading Colombian university recognized for research excellence.
  • Participated in asbestos exposure research resulting in a published study and policy change (Ana Cecilia Nino Law).
  • Completed thesis with 100% mark.
  • Leading Colombian university recognized for research excellence.

Certification Assistant

Global Green Tag International Pty Ltd.
, Australia
09.2016 - 03.2017
  • Company Overview: Global certification body for sustainable products.
  • Assisted in industrial safety compliance audits and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) evaluations.
  • Successfully completed projects with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong initiative.
  • Global certification body for sustainable products.

Education

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering -

Universidad de Los Andes
Colombia

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety -

ECCI University
Colombia

Skills

  • Project Management
  • GHG Emissions Accounting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Sustainability Reporting
  • HSE Auditing
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • GIS & Data Analysis

Certification

  • Engineer-In-Training (EIT), APEGA, 03/24
  • Fundamentals of Engineering (FE), NCEES, 03/24
  • Internal Auditor – ISO Integrated Management Systems, SGS Academy
  • Environmental Management (Ongoing), University of Calgary

Languages

  • English, C1 – Proficient
  • Spanish, Native

Degree

Beng. Environmental

Timeline

ESG Manager

Bordis Effluent Solutions Ltd.
09.2021 - 01.2025

Environmental Consultant

Bordis Effluent Solutions Ltd.
04.2021 - 09.2021

GIS Support Analyst

Canacol Energy Ltd.
02.2020 - 08.2020

Junior Environmental Engineer

Cenit - Ecopetrol
10.2018 - 11.2019

Environmental Administrative Professional

South32
07.2018 - 10.2018

Research Assistant

Universidad de Los Andes
08.2017 - 12.2017

Certification Assistant

Global Green Tag International Pty Ltd.
09.2016 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering -

Universidad de Los Andes

Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety -

ECCI University

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