Itasca Chile SpA

Karina Fredes

Risk Prevention Engineer

Chile
Itasca Chile SpA

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Areas of Expertise

Management
Risk Assessment
Training

Karina Fredes

Risk Prevention Engineer

Karina Fredes is a Risk Prevention Engineer with over 17 years of experience leading Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental, and Quality (SSOMA/HSSE) areas across the energy, electrical transmission, mining, and construction sectors. She specializes in the implementation, management, and auditing of Integrated Management Systems under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 standards.

Karina has solid experience in managing critical risks in high and medium voltage environments, supervising electrical transmission projects, and leading multidisciplinary teams, including the coordination of contractors and key stakeholders. She is characterized by a strategic mindset, results-oriented approach, and effective management of accident indicators and regulatory compliance.

Karina has led the implementation of preventive control models, risk committees, and safety governance systems, promoting an organizational culture focused on continuous improvement and the goal of zero accidents. Additionally, she has experience in training and development as an accredited instructor, contributing to the strengthening of preventive competencies at different organizational levels.

Education

Industrial Engineering, 2020
Instituto Profesional IACC, Chile

Risk Prevention Engineering, 2018
Instituto Profesional IACC, Chile

Risk Prevention Technician, 2013
DUOC UC, Chile

Professional Memberships

Registered Professional Engineer, Chile

Chile
Itasca Chile SpA