Ariel Ramirez

Ariel Ramirez is a highly experienced safety and health professional with over 13 years at Barrick Gold Corporation, currently serving as the Manager of Occupational Safety & Health. Ramirez has held multiple roles within the organization, focusing on emergency response, safety operations, and contractor control. Responsibilities include developing emergency response plans, optimizing volunteer recruitment, and supervising operational activities in a process plant setting. Prior experience includes serving as an EHS Coordinator at Xstrata Nickel Ltd and a Process Safety Engineer at Hanesbrands Inc., where contributions included implementing safety programs and cultivating safety culture. Educational qualifications include an Engineer's degree in Industrial Engineering from PUCMM and a Master of Science in Environment, Health, and Safety Management from the Rochester Institute of Technology, along with numerous certifications in fire safety and incident management.