Benjamin W. Badon
Montgomery
Summary
Emergency response professional with significant experience at Hess Corporation, specializing in incident command and safety management. Developed and implemented training programs that improved organizational preparedness through high-stakes exercises. Expertise in stakeholder engagement and risk assessment, successfully leading teams during critical events like Hurricane Sandy and COVID-19.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Emergency Response Advisor
Hess Corporation
Houston
01.2010 - Current
- Developed and coordinated enterprise and asset-level training programs for incident management personnel.
- Created plans for fire/explosion, medical response, spill response, well control, hazardous materials release, security/evacuation, business continuity/pandemic, and severe weather.
- Designed and taught courses including HAZWOPER and business continuity.
- Facilitated workshops and exercises addressing all potential risks in oil and gas industry.
- Managed Corporate Incident Support Team (IST) and supported Emergency Response Organizations (ERO) across Gulf of Mexico, North Dakota, and North Malay Basin assets.
- Oversaw business relationships with key response contractors including Clean Gulf Associates and Marine Spill Response Corporation.
- Organized annual Hurricane Preparedness Seminar and Global Safety Appreciation Day (GSAD).
- Responded to numerous incidents as Incident Commander and Planning Section Chief during crises such as COVID-19 and Hurricane Sandy.
Sr. Emergency Response Specialist
Devon Energy
Houston
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Developed comprehensive plans for fire, medical response, spill response, and facility security.
- Created and instructed courses on CPR, ICS 100-400, Haz-Mat Technician, and firefighting.
- Facilitated exercises simulating well blowouts, facility security breaches, and hazardous materials releases.
- Managed Fire Warden program for Houston office to enhance safety protocols.
- Oversaw Incident Management Team for Houston office, ensuring operational readiness.
- Conducted educational sessions for agency stakeholders to promote preparedness.
- Responded to Hurricane Ike and Deepwater Horizon incidents in command and general staff roles.
- Operated across North America and Gulf of Mexico during various emergency scenarios.
Sr. Response Consultant
O’Brien’s Response Management
Slidell
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Developed comprehensive plans for spill response, well control, hazardous materials release, severe weather, and maritime security.
- Created and delivered courses on ICS 100-400, Haz-Mat Technician, Maritime Security Awareness, and Facility/Vessel Security Officer.
- Facilitated exercises simulating well blowouts, security breaches, spill responses, and hazardous materials releases.
- Managed incident command and general staff roles during significant spill response operations including Breton Sound Spill ’05 and Cosco Busan ’07.
- Operated in diverse regions including Angola, China, Gulf of Mexico, Japan, Korea, North America, Singapore, Taiwan, and U.S. Virgin Islands.
Firefighter / EMT
St. Tammany Fire Prot. Dist #1
Slidell
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Delivered firefighting, rescue, medical, and hazardous material services to Slidell and Lacombe, LA.
- Led development of course curriculums for two Firefighter 1 courses.
- Facilitated live fire exercises and administered exams for course completion.
- Honored as Firefighter of the Year in 2004.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Protection Technology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LASome College (No Degree) - English
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LASkills
- Incident command and emergency response
- Safety management and regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Public speaking and presentations
- Problem solving and decision making
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Training development and course instruction
References And Certifications
Available upon Request
Affiliations
- Chair of the API Spill Advisory Group
- Sub-Chair of the API EP&R Subcommittee
- Chair of the 2027 International Oil Spill Conference
- Recreational Sailor
- Beekeeper
- Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master
Accomplishments
- 2021 Hess Values Award - COVID 19 Response
- Houston VFD Volunteer Firefighter of the Year
- St Tammany FPD #1 Firefighter of the Year
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Emergency Response Advisor
Hess Corporation
01.2010 - Current
Sr. Emergency Response Specialist
Devon Energy
01.2007 - 01.2010
Sr. Response Consultant
O’Brien’s Response Management
01.2003 - 01.2007
Firefighter / EMT
St. Tammany Fire Prot. Dist #1
01.1998 - 01.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Protection Technology
Delgado Community College
Some College (No Degree) - English
Southeastern Louisiana University
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