Definición de una metodología para el establecimiento y dirección de un laboratorio de higiene industrial para la industria petrolera ecuatoriana

Abstract

Resumen .- Esta tesis de Maestría intenta definir una metodología para evaluar la factibilidad de establecer y dirigir un laboratorio de higiene industrial para el sector petrolero ecuatoriano. Para ello, se consideró el entorno legal ecuatoriano vigente y las condiciones actuales del sector. Se realiza una investigación de mercado y un estudio del mercado de los laboratorios de higiene industrial, enfocado al sector petrolero. Se aborda las cuatro P’s. Posteriormente se definen los recursos necesarios. Con una inversión de aproximadamente $10.000 y un financiamiento externo de $45.000, el proyecto resultó ser viable con un VAN de $21.450 y una TIR del 43%, lo que significa que es rentable y de un riesgo moderado. Abstract .- This Master's thesis attempts to define a methodology to assess the feasibility of establishing and directing a laboratory industrial hygiene for Ecuador's oil sector. This was considered the current Ecuadorian legal environment and current industry conditions. Market research is done by defining the type of research and appropriate tools. With this information gathered is carried out a study of the market for industrial hygiene laboratories focused on the oil sector. Here it is developed the design and selection of the services, price and selection method, place and promotion is addressed; is what is commonly known as the four P's. Later on, there are defined human and equipment requirements as well as local and international accreditations. For financial evaluation, there are used net present value and internal rate of return, which are calculated after processing the flow of project funds. With an investment of $10.000 and an external financing of about $45.000, this project turned to be feasible with a NPV of $21.450 and a RIR of 43%, which means it is profitable and of a moderate risk.