Biography of Pietro Rago
Prof. Pietro Rago
Italian Army Officer (Ret.) and specialist instructor in industrial safety (Oil & Gas), rescue, and work at heights. Certified Auditor and Competency Assessor with extensive technical expertise in PPE systems, rope access, and hazardous activities management, complemented by bilingual proficiency in Italian, Spanish, and English.
Curriculum Vitae of Pietro Rago
CV = CURRICULUM VITAE
Details:
- Born July 22, 1961
- Based in Brescia, Italy (Available for international projects)
- Retired Officer of the Italian Army
- Technical Institute Diploma
- Italian: Native
- English: C1 Level (Advanced)
- Spanish: C1 Level (Advanced)
- French: B1 Level (Intermediate)
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Instructor and Inspector for leading brands: Petzl and CAMP.
- Technical Rescue Specialist: Rescue Team Leader for Confined Spaces and Work at Heights (WAH & CS).
- Emergency Medical Certifications: IRC PTC (Prehospital Trauma Care), PHTC & Bleeding Control, and Saipem P.R.I.IN.
- Rope Access Technician and Supervisor.
- International Oil & Gas: Safety Auditor and Competency Assessor for megaprojects in South Africa, China, UAE, Algeria, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and Angola for companies such as Shell, Saipem, and Arteak.
- Civil Infrastructure: Training and supervision for critical projects including the Rogun Dam (Tajikistan) and high-speed railway lines with WeBuild.
- Safety in Peru: Specialized Instructor for the Caraz Mountain Police, Peruvian Air Force (DOE), AGOMP, and various municipalities in vertical rescue and trauma management.
- Entertainment Industry: Stunt Rigging Director and Military Choreographer for film and theater productions (Movieland, Azure Italia).
- Technical Software Expert: SolidWorks (3D Design), vRigger, Adobe Premiere, and Visual-NET.
- Management Software Developer for banking entities (Banca Popolare di Milano, Volkswagen Group Italia).
WORK EXPERIENCE
- 2023 - 2026 HSE Assessor, Supervisor, and ERT Team Leader at SWS & Falck Fire Services. Supervision of work at heights, industrial rescue, and PPE inspection for clients such as WeBuild, Schindler, and Tenaris.
- 2011 - 2023 HSE Specialist & Safety Coach at Arteak Ltd (Global). Safety management in international Oil & Gas projects for Shell and Saipem across South Africa, China, UAE, Nigeria, and Kazakhstan.
- 1990 - 2026 Safety Consultant & Rope Access Supervisor at Pietro Rago Safety Consulting. Leadership of Emergency Response Teams (ERT), technical training, and HSE coordination in industrial and natural environments.
- 2018 - 2026 Stunt Rigging Director & Trainer at Azure Italia / Stunt Academy. Design and assembly of acrobatic rigging systems for film and theater, including projects at Movieland Park and international productions.
- 2019 - 2025 Specialized Instructor in Rescue and Trauma at Unasam (Huaraz) and various institutions in Peru. Advanced training for the Mountain Police, Peruvian Air Force (DOE), and Fire Department in vertical rescue and life support.
- 2004 - 2026 Climbing Projects Director at CityClimb. Construction and management of climbing walls for high-level competitions and sporting events.
- 1980 - 2005 Senior Software Developer & Business Teacher at R Soft. Development of systems for the banking and automotive sectors (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT) and instructor of business accounting.
- Retired Italian Army Officer. Application of strategic discipline and military leadership in civil and industrial risk management.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSE AS A GUIDE
Pietro Rago completed his education and specialized technical training in:
- Technical Institute Diploma in Italy.
- Retired Italian Army Officer: Training in leadership and tactical operations (1990 – 2005).
- Specialized Industrial Safety Training: Accreditor for high-risk activities at Oil & Gas construction sites (Hot works, Confined space, Lifting & Hoisting).
- International Rescue and Rope Access Certification: Technician and Supervisor for work at heights, confined space rescue, and scaffolding assembly instructor.
- Life Support and Trauma Training: Certified in IRC PTC (Prehospital Trauma Care), PHTC & Bleeding Control, and Saipem P.R.I.IN (First Aid Intervention).
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Specialization: Official Inspector and Instructor for Petzl and CAMP brands.
- Software Development and Automation: Training in programming languages (Visual-NET, Assembler, Pascal) for industrial machinery control and banking systems (1980 – 2005).
ABOUT HIS WORK
Pietro Rago has consolidated his career as a safety and rescue expert, gaining valuable technical experience working on megaprojects and training centers across various continents:
- Africa and the Middle East: Safety supervision and auditing at critical Oil & Gas sites in countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Angola, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi).
- Central and Far East Asia: Risk management and technical training for infrastructure projects in Tajikistan (Rogun Dam), China, and Indonesia.
- Europe: Extensive career in Italy as an instructor and consultant, as well as stunt rigging and safety projects in Germany, France, Austria, and other countries in the Alpine region.
- South America (Peru): Specialist and guest instructor for elite units and rescue teams in Peru, collaborating with the Mountain Police, Air Force (DOE), Unasam, and guide associations in the Áncash and Lima regions.
