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Patricio Rivera, Ph.D.

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Retired as VP HSE for Oxy at Oxy
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Patricio is a retired V. P. of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) from Occidental, concluding a 35-year global career. With a recent Ph. D. in Occupational Health and Safety from Capitol Technology University, he now serves as a board advisor, focusing on operational integrity and data-driven HSE transformation.

His career began in the Ecuadorian Amazon and has spanned multiple continents. Post-retirement, Patricio is passionate about developing future safety leaders and sharing lessons from the field. He has also authored publications on the environmental impacts of oil exploration in the Amazon.

After a distinguished 35-year career at one company, he completed his Ph. D. post-retirement to continue advancing his field.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Retired as VP HSE for Oxy
Job Level
Senior
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
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HSE Transformation
His entire career culminated as VP of HSE, and his current advisory role focuses on transforming safety systems by turning data into timely, actionable decisions.
Safety Leadership
He has explicitly stated that a primary goal in his retirement is to remain active in developing the next generation of safety leaders by sharing his experiences.
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Career

Work history

12-2025
Retired as VP HSE for Oxy
Oxy
4-2021 - 12-2025
Vice President HSE International OOG & GAM
Oxy
12-2020 - 3-2021
Vice President HSE & SR
SierraCol Energy
1-2020 - 12-2020
Vice President HSE & SR Occidental de Colombia
Oxy
1-2019 - 10-2019
Director of Permian Resources HES
Oxy
In the press

Media appearances

Transforming Shutdown, Turnaround, and HSE Operations in Energy Spaces with AI – with Leaders from Oxy, NOV, and AltaML. Featured in Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research
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Education
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Capitol Technology University
8-2021 - 10-2021
Certificate
Rice Business
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