This document provides a job summary and background information for Tristan Garcia, a registered electrical engineer with over 13 years of experience in customs trade facilitation, import/export procedures, quality management systems, and environmental and occupational health and safety. He has strong skills in regulatory compliance, auditing, project management, and developing and implementing management systems. His experience includes roles in customs analysis, QHSE engineering, and management system implementation and auditing across several industries.

1. TRISTAN GARCIA
Apt / Blk 163 Yung Ping Road Unit No.04-94
Singapore 610163
Office: (+65) 6863-1105 | Mobile: (+65) 8462-3062
email: trztan@yahoo.com | Google Mail: trztang@gmail.com
JOB SUMMARY:
Registered Electrical Engineer with 13 years’ experience in Customs Trade Facilitation and Import/Export
Trading Facilitation, Auditing & Documentation, and Product Conformity Assessment. Over 5 years’
experience in Implementing, Integrating and Developing Quality Managements System (ISO 9001),
Environmental & Occupational Safety Management System (ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001) in Oil & Gas
Industry, and Plastic Manufacturing Industry. Expert in using computer technology to monitor and record
test data, analyse and report test results. Consistent Top Analyst in providing Customs Valuation and
Classification opinion. Advance Computer Literacy, both hardware and Software. Resourceful, analytical
and detail-driven individual with capabilities in completing multiple projects with competing
deadlines. Strong Team Leader, able to motivate co-workers to achieve optimal production rates while
maintaining high standards of Integrity. Well-developed communication skills demonstrated through
generation of in-depth reports and proposals, successful contract negotiation and arbitration, group
speaking and presentation skills, supervision of crews, and the ability to interact effectively with senior
management, customs & regulatory officials, clients, crews, and the public. Proficient at developing
and implementing training programs and presentations.
Strengths includes:
 Developing policies and procedures
pertaining to quality and certifications
(ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001)
 QHSE Regulatory Compliance & Audits
 Experienced in maintaining &
operating management systems to the
guiding standards of ISO9001, 18001
and 14001.
 Supervise, coordinate and monitor
QHSE performance on projects.
 Experienced working with Safety
Behavioural programs and/or cultural
changes processes.
 International Trade Facilitations & Export
Procedures
 Conducting Market Intelligence
 Customs Valuations & Tariff
Classifications
 Customs Regulatory Compliance &
Audits
 Product Safety and Regulatory
Compliance
 Strong communications & Presentation
Skills

2. Work Experiences:
Hiap Seng Engineering Ltd
28 Tuas Crescent, Singapore 638719
Corporate QHSE/ QEHSEngineer (Quality, Health Safety & Environment)
Dec. 2015 – Present
 Introduced, created, implemented and maintained the Integrated Management System to the company
comprising ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001:2004 & OHSAS 18001:2007.
 Liaise with the relevant managers and supervisors for the implementation of created procedures and
work instructions in each department. Developed and executed the QHSE (Quality, Health & Safety,
and Environment) Policies in the company.
 Implements safety techniques and other analyses to assess risks in order to identify and prevent
hazards that may lead to significant losses and forward this information to the EHS manager and
concerned parties to minimize the occurrence of risk of such hazards.
 Prepares safety reports timely and accurately to meet company and department requirements, policies
and standards to include compiling and reporting EHS KPI, analysis of incidents, accidents, injuries and
near-misses; identification of root cause and recommends appropriate corrective actions and preventive
actions.
 Participates / leads in weekly project meeting, coordinating site EHS meeting and contributes to the
development and improvement of EHS Program.
 Develop and maintain relevant procedures, routines, and working methods within operations.
 Monitor compliance with corporate and projects QHSE requirements and locally applicable rules and
regulations.
 Provide support to the offshore units and offices in HSEQ related queries.
 Responsible in spearheading the company’s Certifications audit requirements.
 Provide technical expertise in reviewing incident reports, shutdown reports, Management of Changes,
technical queries, deviation request, Management of Changes.
 Carry out HSEQ audits on units and offices and follow up of nonconformity.
HS Compression & Process Pte Ltd.
19 Tuas Crescent, Singapore 638713
QHSE / QEHS Engineer (Quality, Health Safety & Environment)
Oct.2013 – Dec 2015
 Monitor effectiveness of resolution systems to ensure timely response to QEHS issues.
 Ensure organization-wide WSH training is being implemented and curriculum is updated to meet
regulatory requirements.
 Recommend corrective action as appropriate to maintain performance improvements.
 Drive QEHS culture, compliance, and results to support processing and plantation operations.
 Be the company’s representative for QEHS legal counsel, audit and inspection.
 Where needed, act as the representative and advisor for QEHS legal matters, inspections and audits,
and acts as the liaison between the organization and local, federal, governmental agencies.
 Consolidate the required QEHS performance data and statistics, prepare and submit required QEHS
reporting to the relevant businesses and Corporate QEHS.
 Identify and implement appropriate QEHS training programs in order to maintain up-to-date knowledge
and ensure use of best practices.
 Perform maintenance of QMS, EHS Management Systems and OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 Certification
e.g. plan, conduct internal audits, and facilitate external audits.
 Create, develop QHSE Forms, Checklist and other specification to meet ongoing development and
continual improvement objectives
 Develop and revise existing facilities specific HSE Manuals and procedures pertinent to ISO 14001 &
OHSAS 18001 Management Systems, annual HSE budget.
 Chairing the monthly WSH Committee meetings.
 Carry out vendors’/contractors qualification inspection audits.
 Plan and conduct internal QMS (ISO 9001) and EHS (ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001) audits.

3.  Research, recommend, and assist in the development and implement of engineered safety solutions to
prevent future injuries / incidents.
 Coordinate and perform Job Hazard Assessment (or Aspect /Impacts Risk Assessment).
 Lead and conduct incidents’ investigations, recommend corrective actions and follow-up on the
implementations and effectiveness of actions taken.
 Analyse, make recommendations, and influence safety improvements and behaviours.
 Promote awareness of QEHS requirements and facilitate implementation of QEHS policies and
programs.
 Plan and conduct QEHS training to employees and contractors e.g. EHS induction training, Hearing and
Conservation Program, etc.
 Work independently with all departments to ensure that all QEHS programs are executed in a timely
manner.
 Ensure QEHS guidelines comply with legal requirements and industry’s best practices prescribed.
 Manage contractors engaged in the workshop or sites e.g. review Risk Assessment, SDS, Method
Statements, SWP, and permits to work.
 Plan and conduct monthly/weekly Workplace Safety Committee meetings, Mass Toolbox, and
Management Safety Inspections.
 Conduct and lead the Risk Assessment Team in risk & impact assessment, controlling risks,
environmental protection, proactive & reactive measurements.
 Perform as required, any other safety duties as directed by the Vice President.
Bureau Veritas Marine (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
1 Maritime Square #09-66 HarbourFront Centre Singapore 099253
Market Research Analyst (Customs Import / Export Analyst)
Oct.2011 – Oct.2013
 Research price quotations and market information on exported commodities.
 Acting as Customs Operations Manager.
 Communication with different airlines and shipping liners in getting competitive rates and services for the
clients.
 Compile listing of useful websites and Market Reports for pricing information
 Conducting Trade Interviews with local exporters to obtain Export Market Price
 Liaise with pricing analysts from Shanghai Centre for Exporter Relations on price requirements and or
information from local exporters
 Acquaint with the valuation/pricing rules and regulations of World Trade rules and principles of performing
valuation.
 Conducting QEHS related awareness training.
 Training, Mentoring and Supervising of Surveyors for Quality, Methods & Techniques of assigned duties
in accordance with WTO Agreement on PSI under the Guidelines of The International Federation of
Inspection Agencies (IFIA).
 Quarterly Spot-Audit of Surveyors to adheres under Proper Procedures of IFIA.
 Participates with the Corporate Customs Compliance Committee to develop common solutions to achieve
effective compliance processes across operations.
 Developing, implementing and monitoring internal policies and procedures to support customs
compliance.
 Proactively identifying value-adds opportunities to improve efficiencies minimize compliance risks and
reduce costs.
 Ensures the processes are in place to fully support Foreign Trade Agreements, including NAFTA, Free
Trade Agreement (FTA) and the certification process.
 Develops and maintains “expert” status on the requirements of “reasonable care”, customs issues,
including licensing, rules of origin, valuation, rules of classification and other pertinent areas.
 Conducts compliance audits to adhere that all activities are performed in compliance with corporate
policy and government regulations.

4. SGS Testing & Control Services Singapore Pte. Ltd.
26 Ayer Rajah Crescent #03-07 Singapore 139944
Oct.2008 – Oct.2011
Operations Executive (Customs Trade Analyst)
 Manages the customs compliance education process for all Suppliers and Armstrong associates involved
with importing/export products, samples, equipment and other miscellaneous items, globally.
 Management of import/export compliance programs, including supervision of free trade programs, record
keeping systems, classification, marking of imported/exported product, coordinate customs brokers
activities, duty drawback and periodic monthly statement.
 Understanding of international agreements governing Customs and Trade Compliance Worldwide
Comprehensive understanding of core customs compliance areas including country of origin, special
trade and sales programs, valuation, and classification
 Liaises with Trade, Valuation, and Inspection Centres in Asia (ex. China, India), Middle East (ex. United
Arab Emirates, Syria), Africa (ex. South Africa, Cote d’Ivoire), and Europe (ex. Spain, France) to get
additional information required during processing of files.
 Determine valuation opinions following the valuation system specified by each contract, taking into
account the Valuation purpose (for Customs or FOREX) as well the particularities of each transaction
analyzed (Incoterms, currency, type of goods involved, documentation, etc) and Profiler output report
results (risk analysis).
 Conduct investigation / Price Research and look for reference prices in all sources available => SGS
database, valuation methodologies, price lists, discounts policy, market publications, external quotations,
contact with the trade, freight database, etc.
 Provides a substantiated and opinion on the prevailing export market price and/or the value of goods for
customs purposes for Valunet & Import Verification Programs (IVP) on the basis of Comprehensive Import
Supervision Scheme, Business Rules, Valuation methodologies such as Brussels Definition of Value
(BDV), Export Market Price (EMP), Agreement on Customs Value (ACV), World Customs Organization
(WCO) guidelines.
SGS Société Générale De Surveillance S.A.
ROHQ, Gulf Limited Inc., Makati City, Philippines
Nov 2005 - Oct 2008
Conformance Analyst (Customs Regulatory Compliance Officer)
 Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC) - Kenya project.
 Assigned as one of the Special Group member handling new Projects of Pre-Export Verification of
Conformity (PVoC) Kenya · Audit of product processes, Documentary check of conformity with
regulations,
 Checked and Validated Conformity to relevant Technical regulations/standards or approved relevant
International, Local and National standards such as (ISO/IEC, KS, ASTM, SAE, SASO and other
Applicable standards).
 Understanding of international agreements governing customs and trade compliance worldwide.
 Comprehensive understanding of core customs compliance areas including country of origin, special
trade and sales programs, valuation, and classification.
 Strong research, writing, analytical and communication skills
Evaluating products and manufacturing processes to determine preferential and non-preferential origin
worldwide.
 Developing and conducting training to support internal education on core customs compliance matters
 Developing, implementing and monitoring internal policies and procedures to support customs
compliance.
 Proactively identifying values-add opportunities to improve efficiencies minimize compliance risks and
reduce costs.

5. SGS Société Générale De Surveillance S.A.
ROHQ, Gulf Limited Inc., Makati City, Philippines
Dec.2000 – Nov 2005
Trade Analyst (Team Leader)
 Provides product Technical opinion on reported SGS valuation and product classification base on WCO
HS database, PLATTS, Established Valuation Records (EVR), standard freight rates, price lists, historical
valid transactional records, customs resolutions, etc.
 Assesses the Import Eligibility, valuation and classification of goods and the risk level of transactions
particularly on Non-Standard files following the GIS Business Rules, Contract Country Instructions and
other related references.
 Conducted studies and performed price research and maintain up-to date relevant price/market
information.
 Conducted comprehensive investigation and evaluation of reports with valuation disputes.
 Conducted trainings of newly hired personnel about Tradeworks System, Business process and other
related matters.
 Facilitated strong communications between cross-functional teams and personnel.
 Assisted in the maintenance of the Quality Management System.
FILPET Incorporation (Plastic Manufacturing Industry)
Tongco St., Maysilo Malabon City, Philippines
Oct 1998 – Dec 2000
HSE Engineer
 Development of HSE improvement programs in a lean manufacturing.
 Provide deep insight into HSE Performance through analysis of incident.
 Coach and influence area workforce performance as it affects HSE issues.
 Identify potential hazards and propose safe work practices to leadership teams.
 Provide expertise on hazard identification and risk mitigation processes.
 Provide effective health and safety communication throughout all levels of the workforce.
 Ensure health and safety systems policies procedures and programs used to manage jobs are
understood and are utilized by contract personnel.
 Preparation of Management Programs and Operational control procedures (OCP's) for both EMS &
OHSAS.
 Maintaining, track and report usage of hazardous waste and non-hazardous wastes from pollution control
board.
 Involving & assisting the different department team members in preparation Group Risk Assessment
(GRA).
 Work to ensure consistency of approach and application of health and safety programs across all
functions.
 Provides Expertise on Waste and Environment Legal Requirements to ensure compliance with the Legal
and Statutory Requirements.
PROPMECH Corporation (Caterpillar Parts & Services)
C-4 Road, Kaunlaran Village, Malabon City, Philippines
Sept 1997 – Oct 1998
Safety Supervisor
 Promote and raise awareness of the impact of emerging environmental issues at all level of organization.
 Participate/monitor in the safe design, construction and operation of plant facilities, etc.
 Manage the implementations of environmental management systems.
 Plan and ensure that sufficient engineering safeguards are in place, so that all identified hazards are
suitably addressed in accordance with the hierarchy-- elimination, prevention, control, and mitigation.
 Conducts regular Safety and Fire Prevention inspections and audits.
 Conducting Emergency Preparedness- Mock drill.
 Conduct the accident investigations and job safety analysis.

6. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION
Technical Certification
REGISTERED MASTER ELECTRICIAN, Year 1999
Professional Board Licenses
REGISTERED ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, Year 1999
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA
Gen. Luna cor. Muralla St., Intramuros Manila, Philippines 1002, Year 1998
Bachelor Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
PERSONAL DATA
Birth Date: October 28, 1975
Citizenship: Filipino
Religion: Roman Catholic
Civil Status: Married
Height: 165 cm.
Weight: 63 kg
AFFILIATIONS:
Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines Inc., Member
Emergency Response: Basic First Aid, CPR, Respirator Fit Test, Electrical Safety.
SEMINARS AND TRAININGS:
 Seminar on SS ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems and
SS ISO 14001:2015 Environment Management Systems
o By : Spring Singapore ( Oct 15, 2015)
 Transition Seminar Training on ISO 9001 & 14001 DIS 2015 Standards
o By: TÜV Rheinland Singapore Pte Ltd (May 21, 2015)
 Behaviour Based Safety Course – Observation and Implementation (June 28, 2014)
o By: Avanta Global Pte.Ltd., 28 Tuas Crescent, Singapore
 The Fine Arts of Successful Teambuilding (June 1, 2012)
o Singapore Natio2015nal Employers Federation (SNEF)
 Risk Management Course (June 14, 2010)
o By: Bureau Veritas Certification (Singapore) Pte Ltd
 Lean Six Sigma Awareness Course (March 12, 2010
o By: Kaizen Consulting Group – Singapore
 Integrated Internal Auditor Course (May 13-15, 2009)
o ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 14001:2004: & OHSAS 18001:2007
o By: Bureau Veritas Certification (Singapore) Pte Ltd
 Importance and Principles of EU Directives (Oct. 2007)
 Hazard Communication (HAZCOM) Program Overview (March. 2008)
 Procedural Process of ISO 17025 “Laboratory Testing Certification” (June 2007)
 Quality Management System ISO:9001: 2000 (Feb 2006)
o Covering the ff:
o Process Approach
o Quality Management Principles
o Understanding ISO 9001:2000
 First Aid training for office employees
o Conducted by Philippine National Red Cross Volunteers (August 2006)
 Confined Space Entry" (AS/NZS 2865:2001) for Conoco Phillips & Clough-AMEC
o Conducted by Access Management Pty. Ltd., March 22-23, 2005
 Basic Fire Fighting and Self-Rescue, 21-23 January 2005
 Adult CPR training for Lay rescuers
CHARACTER REFERENCES: Will be provided upon request.