Bobby Cowger
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Leader with over a decade of experience in Safety, Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and Operational Learning. Expertise in enhancing organizational safety standards through innovative approaches and continuous learning. Committed to challenging conventional safety norms to achieve optimal work outcomes. Proven ability to drive performance improvements and foster a culture of safety and growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Director/Human and Organizational Performance Facilitator
Rockford (Primoris Services Corporation)
08.2022 - Current
- Collaborated with Operations to enhance culture and strengthen operational systems.
- Coordinated safety operations for existing and upcoming projects with Operations teams.
- Developed, implemented, and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across job sites.
- Facilitated incident investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Enforced Company and Client policies across multiple job sites to ensure compliance.
- Oversaw medical case management consultations to support employee health initiatives.
- Assisted with OSHA recordkeeping and compliance within designated responsibilities.
- Maintained ISNET, NCCER, and Veriforce compliance requirements effectively.
Regional Safety Manager/Verification and Validation Program Director
Strike/Crossfire
Midland, TX
12.2016 - 06.2022
- Partnered with Operations and Safety Departments to drive culture and strengthen reliable operational systems
- Oversaw all safety operations for the organization’s largest Business Unit, including Major Pipeline, Maintenance, Integrity, Field Services, Pipeline, Facility, EPC, Heavy Civil, Directional Drilling, and I&E projects
- Supervised a team of 10 Safety Specialists, 1 Safety Administrator, 1 Safety Trainer, 5 Verification & Validation (V&V) Coaches, and supported 700–1,200 employees within the Business Unit
- Collaborated with Corporate Safety Director, Operations Management, and Area Managers to coordinate safety operations for current and upcoming projects
- Developed, updated, and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Facilitated Human & Organizational Performance (HOP) sessions across the organization to strengthen safety culture and operational learning
- Conducted V&V workforce engagements and provided detailed reports to Operations leadership for continuous improvement
- Provided expert consultation and oversight for all medical case management cases
- Assisted in OSHA recordkeeping and ensured compliance for designated areas of responsibility
- ISNET Compliance
Safety Specialist
Strike/Crossfire
Midland, TX
10.2013 - 12.2016
- Certified PEC Basic Pro Instructor delivering safety training for new hires and ongoing workforce education
- Conducted daily safety briefings and tailgate meetings with field crews to reinforce safe work practices
- Led incident investigations and fact-finding processes to identify causes and corrective actions
- Performed site observations, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance with Company and OSHA requirements
- Conducted site-specific safety orientations for major clients, including ConocoPhillips, Chevron, Shell, BP, and Oxy
- Performed qualitative and quantitative respirator fit testing
- Provided Rope Rescue and Confined Space Rescue standby services
- Monitored directional drilling operations for Delta Directional LLC and I&E operations for Bolt LLC
- Delivered Excavation and Trenching Competent Person training to employees
- Certified Rope Rescue Technician with hands-on field standby experience
- Operated HydroVac and Dump Trucks for one year prior to transitioning into a Safety role
- Worked as a field Laborer for one year prior to transitioning into a Safety role
Store Manager
Foot Locker Inc.
Northridge, CA
07.2005 - 01.2012
- Responsible for driving customer sales ensuring customer satisfaction
- Ensured staff is up to date with policies, procedures and sales
- Understood profit plans to communicate effective sales plans to associates
- Responsible for daily paperwork
- Pertained knowledge on business competitors as well as trends and any additional customer request
- Maintained store appearance
- Traveled stores for visual displays, merchandising support and training
- Rookie Manager of the Year
- Growing employees through leadership training
- 3-million-dollar annual sales
- Annual inventory audits
- Rookie Store Manager of the Year
Education
HOP (Human and Organizational Performance) Champion Course -
University of Alabama Birmingham
01.2023
Human Performance Improvement -
Texas A&M
01.2016
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, NM01.2005
Skills
- OSHA 500
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 511
- OSHA 10
- OSHA 30
- PEC Basic Pro Trainer
- CAT Leadership Facilitator
- SMITH Defensive Driving Instructor
- Hazard Identification
- HECA Trainer
- First Aid
- CPR
- AED
- Human and Organizational Performance Trainer
- Learning Teams Facilitator
- Think Reliability Cause Mapping (RCA)
- Pipeline and Facility Operations
- Hazardous Chemicals
- General Industry
- Construction
- CAL OSHA
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- EHS Insight Platform
- Intelex Platform
Work Phone
(805) 621-3596
Accomplishments
- Author of Amazon best-selling book 'HOP Beginners Guide to Doing Safety Differently – Introduction to HOP'
- Developed and Spearheaded Program that created NO recordable injuries encompassing 800 employees across 5 business units in 13 states (Verification and Validation Program)
- BPSIC Chevron Member
- V&V Community of Practice Leader for West Texas
Certifications Training
- HOP Champion (UAB)
- HOP Improvement (Texas A&M)
- Confined Space
- OSHA 500, 510 and 511
- Excavation and Trenching Trainer
- OSHA 10
- Hot Work
- OSHA 30
- Fork Lift/Ariel Lift Trainer
- PEC Basic Pro Instructor
- H2S Certification (Expires 01/14/26)
- Extensive Hazard Analysis Training (JSA/JHA)
- First Aid CPR trained
- Blood Borne Pathogens
- Rope Rescue Technician
- NCCER, ITS and Veri force OQ trained
- Confined Space Rescue Trained
- SMITH Defensive Driving Trainer
- Respiratory Protection Awareness
- NORM Awareness trained
- Fall Prevention/Protection Trainer
- Chevron PMCOW Trainer
- Think Reliability Cause Mapping (RCA)
- CAT Leadership Facilitator
Skills
OSHA 500, OSHA 510, OSHA 511, OSHA 10, OSHA 30, PEC Basic Pro Trainer, CAT Leadership Facilitator, SMITH Defensive Driving Instructor, Hazard Identification / HECA Trainer, First Aid / CPR / AED Trained, Human & Organizational Performance (HOP), Human and Organizational Performance Trainer, Learning Teams Facilitator, Think Reliability Cause Mapping (RCA) Trained, Extensive knowledge of Pipeline and Facility Operations, Extensive knowledge of Hazardous Chemicals, Extensive knowledge of General Industry and Construction, Extensive knowledge of CAL OSHA, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, EHS Insight Platform, Intelex Platform, Detail-oriented and well organized, Superior time management skills, Proactive, self-motivated team builder, Strong ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Timeline
Safety Director/Human and Organizational Performance Facilitator
Rockford (Primoris Services Corporation)
08.2022 - Current
Regional Safety Manager/Verification and Validation Program Director
Strike/Crossfire
12.2016 - 06.2022
Safety Specialist
Strike/Crossfire
10.2013 - 12.2016
Store Manager
Foot Locker Inc.
07.2005 - 01.2012
HOP (Human and Organizational Performance) Champion Course -
University of Alabama Birmingham
Human Performance Improvement -
Texas A&M
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
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