Gus Rivera
About Gus Rivera
Gus Rivera serves as the Corporate Environment Health Safety Director at J.D. Irving, Limited, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in environmental health and safety management, having held various roles in organizations such as Ceva Logistics and Dsm.
Current Role at J.D. Irving
Gus Rivera serves as the Corporate Environment Health Safety Director at J.D. Irving, Limited since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing environmental health and safety initiatives within the organization. His work focuses on ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting a culture of safety across the company's operations in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada.
Previous Experience at Ceva Logistics
Prior to his current position, Gus Rivera worked at Ceva Logistics as the Quality Environment Health Safety Manager from 2015 to 2016. During his tenure in the Netherlands, he managed quality and safety protocols, contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the organization.
Achievements in Environmental Compliance
At J.D. Irving, Limited, Gus Rivera led a cross-functional team to achieve ISO 14001 certification for the company's facilities. He developed a comprehensive environmental compliance program that aligns with corporate sustainability initiatives, integrating environmental health strategies into the company's policies.
Experience in Regional EHS Management
Gus Rivera has held various roles in environmental health and safety management. He served as the North America Regional EHS and Security Manager at Dsm from 2017 to 2019 in Switzerland, and as the Regional Environment Health Safety Manager at Nys Office of General Services from 2016 to 2017 in the United States. These roles involved implementing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with regional regulations.
Background in Safety and Compliance
Gus Rivera began his career as a Safety Specialist and Funds Manager at the Department of Military Affairs, where he worked from 2008 to 2015 in Guam. His extensive background in safety management includes participation in international safety conferences, where he represented J.D. Irving, Limited and shared best practices within the industry.