Archie Viyar Cartago
Cabuyao
Summary
Dynamic Safety and Environmental Health leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in manufacturing operations, currently serving as Deputy Section Manager and Pollution Control Officer at Asian Transmission Corporation. Expertise includes managing a core EHS team, Emergency Response Team, security personnel, and third-party service providers to ensure a cohesive approach to safety and compliance. Demonstrated proficiency in strategic planning, departmental budgeting, capital investment proposals, and labor relations through active participation in collective bargaining agreements, grievance processes, and labor management committees. Skilled in representing the company during external audits by third-party certifying bodies and government agencies, consistently ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering operational excellence.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Section Manager – Safety and Pollution Control Officer
Asian Transmission Corporation
09.2022 - Current
- Lead a six-member core EHS team responsible for occupational safety, environmental management, and pollution control.
- Deputy Head of the Emergency Response Team (ERT), overseeing 21 ERT members, 18 security personnel, and third-party service providers.
- Develop and execute company-wide OHS policies and programs, ensuring full compliance with DOLE and ISO 45001/14001 standards.
- Part of the management team for Annual Strategic Planning, Departmental Budget, and Capital Investment Budget preparation.
- Serve on key labor and management committees: CBA Committee (Management Side), Grievance Committee, Labor Management Committee, Head of Drug Assessment Team.
- Represent the company in external audits conducted by third-party certifying bodies and government agencies.
- Conduct risk assessments, enforce preventive measures, and lead safety audits to maintain high compliance ratings.
- Oversee emergency response programs, fire safety drills, and clinic management initiatives (Drug-Free Workplace, PTB Program, COVID-19 prevention).
Technical Trainer
First Philec Nexolon Corporation
12.2011 - 07.2012
- Designed and implemented competency-based training programs for production and QA teams.
- Developed training certification systems to sustain compliance and improve workforce capabilities.
Documentation Controller Specialist
First Philec Nexolon Corporation
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Managed ISO documentation systems and conducted internal audits to maintain certification standards.
QC Group Leader (Supervisor)
Primatech Phils. Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2011
- Led QC team operations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective measures.
Engineering Staff / Document Controller
Nidec Phils. Inc.
05.2005 - 10.2009
- Served as ISO Internal Auditor and document control lead for engineering operations.
Education
B.S. Commerce - Management
Colegio de San Juan De Letran
Calamba, Laguna01.2003
Skills
- Team leadership
- Labor relations management
- Safety program design
- Facilitation of external audit processes
- Regulatory compliance in environmental practices
- Comprehensive risk analysis
- Experience with compliance across multiple government agencies
- Experience in ISO compliance assessments
- Financial planning and investment
- Cross-functional management systems
Accomplishments
Accomplished company goal in terms of environmental protection planting of Tree Seedling 35,000 for 5 years, Achieve company safety record of ZERO accident for 893 days without lost time accident, No. 1 in the assessment of GK Trainer in Ergonomics as Certified by Mitsubishi Motors Japan,
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop compliance monitoring calendar.
- Introduced and established company wide Risk Management Procedure which are presented to Mother Company Mitsubishi Motors by recognizing first affiliate that established the risk assessment procedure,
- Exceeded target of planting 25,000 tree seedling for 5 years in celebration of companies 50 years anniversary planted 35,000 seedling in laguna area.
- Introduced compliances procedures and stronger monitoring and controlling of compliance specially to newly intorduced machine, process and chemicals
Affiliations
- Certified BFP Fire Fighter Volunteer
- Certified Safety Trainer
Certification
- Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH), DOLE Accredited – 40 hours
- ISO 45001:2018 (OHSMS) Interpretation & Application
- Loss Control Management (LCM), 40 hours
- Training of Trainers Certification
- Fire Brigade Mandatory Training – BFP
- DOLE DO 198 / IRR of RA11058 Compliance Training
- Integrated Management System (IMS) Internal Auditor (ISO 9001/14001/45001)
- Risk Management Techniques – Neville Clarke
- Business Continuity Management (ISO 22301) – Neville Clarke
Timeline
Deputy Section Manager – Safety and Pollution Control Officer
Asian Transmission Corporation
09.2022 - Current
Technical Trainer
First Philec Nexolon Corporation
12.2011 - 07.2012
Documentation Controller Specialist
First Philec Nexolon Corporation
07.2011 - 11.2011
QC Group Leader (Supervisor)
Primatech Phils. Inc.
01.2011 - 07.2011
Engineering Staff / Document Controller
Nidec Phils. Inc.
05.2005 - 10.2009
B.S. Commerce - Management
Colegio de San Juan De Letran
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