Chad Cointment
Saint Amant,LA
Summary
Proactive Emergency Response Coordinator with a proven track record in safety protocol development and crisis management. Expertise in coordinating emergency drills to enhance team preparedness and collaboration with local authorities. Worked many jobs positions in a 28 year career at Totalenergies.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Response Coordinator
Totalenergies
Carville
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated emergency response drills to ensure team preparedness and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for emergency situations across sites.
- Collaborated with local authorities to enhance emergency response strategies and resources.
Emergency Response Coordinator
Totalenergies
Carville, Louisiana
06.2021 - 04.2026
- Coordinated emergency response drills to ensure team preparedness and efficiency.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for emergency situations across sites.
- Collaborated with local authorities to enhance emergency response strategies and resources.
- Worked, drilled and collaborated with OEP and industry from Iberville and Ascension Parishes.
- Collaborated, drilled and acted as liaison with GOSEP, LASP, USCG and office of Homeland security as alternate FSO for Totalenergies.
- Actively participated and assisted in Safety and PSM duties for Totalenergies site.
- Filled role as Incident commander for the site as unit supervisor when called upon.
- Traveled to Europe for company business as a finalists for an innovation award, linking drones to Emergency Response activities.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans in compliance with industry standards.
- On call 24/7/365 days a year.
Process Unit Supervisor
Totalenergies
Carville, LA
06.2014 - 06.2021
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Served as Incident commander for plant site, and was tasked with start up of EOC if needed during incidents.
- Managed team schedules and allocated resources effectively for project completion.
- Coordinated training programs to enhance staff skills and performance.
- Permitted safe work for contractors and turnaround work.
- Ensured units were safely ready for start up and shutdown as needed.
- Managed up to 15 process techs, kept up with payroll, vaction coverages, and turnaround staffing.
- Participated in daily strategy meetings as well as shifts monthly goals.
- Gave process techs year end reviews for performance while coordinating with upper management on next years goals.
- Supervised daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
Process Technician
Totalenergies
Carville, LA
09.1997 - 06.2014
- Operated and maintained production equipment for efficient processing.
- Monitored processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime. Took active role in safely turning over process equipment to maintenance
- Participated in the sites fire brigade and rescue medical teams.
- Opratated fork lifts, track mobiles,fire truck,fire fighting equipment, portable pumps,air compressors,emissions monitoring, Lab GCs and equipment.
- Operated equipment to maintain production efficiency and safety standards.
- Monitored processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations and protocols.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machinery to minimize downtime during operations.
- Collaborated with team members to implement process improvements and enhancements.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment for optimal performance and maintenance needs.
- Trained new technicians on safety procedures and operational best practices.
- Documented production data for reporting and quality control purposes.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding workflow and operational challenges.
- Trained new employees on safe work practices within the plant environment as well as machine operation techniques.
- Monitored production processes for compliance with safety regulations, environmental requirements, and operational standards.
- Provided technical support to production personnel regarding equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of process parameters, test results, and other relevant data in accordance with company policies.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved operating efficiencies or reduction in waste materials.
- Managed inventory levels of raw materials used in the manufacturing process based on projected demand forecasts.
- Safeguarded areas from possible equipment fires and notified safety manager regarding job hazards.
- Actively took part in training classes and workshops, met one-on-one with vendors and delivered employee training on process equipment.
Warehouse Technician
Contractor
Carville, Louisiana
01.1995 - 09.1997
- Operated forklifts to transport materials across the warehouse efficiently.
- Organized inventory for easy access and accurate tracking of stock levels.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Worked shipping and receiving in warehouse role.
- Loaded and off loaded trucks.
- Made sure plant site buildings and lab were adequately supplied with nessary items need to perform work.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business,science, Agriculture
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA 08.1988 - 05.1994
Skills
- Emergency response planning
- Safety protocol development
- Incident command operations
- Crisis management techniques
- Able to work remote through Teams and participate in Zoom meetings
- Worked Shipping and logistics jobs, Marine dock PIC, Environmental labs,Shipping Specialist, Tank Farm technician, railcar and truck loading and unloading
Certification
- Certifications in Fire Bridgade, Hazmat, Alternate FSO USCG,Trained in several positions within the EOC and ICS structure.
Affiliations
- Enjoy welding, metal fabrication, woodworking, mechanic work,boating, hunting, fishing, outdoor conservation, outdoor activities as well as LSU sports in spring and fall.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Emergency Response Coordinator
Totalenergies
07.2021 - Current
Emergency Response Coordinator
Totalenergies
06.2021 - 04.2026
Process Unit Supervisor
Totalenergies
06.2014 - 06.2021
Process Technician
Totalenergies
09.1997 - 06.2014
Warehouse Technician
Contractor
01.1995 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Business,science, Agriculture
Nicholls State University
08.1988 - 05.1994