Charles Cowart
Slidell,LA
Summary
Experience in the Health, Safety, DOT and Environmental field Along with extensive experience with ISO 9001 and 45001. Also, API Q1, accrued by working domestically and internationally in technical, management and leadership roles in the oil and gas and manufacturing industries. Familiar with recognizing and controlling a broad range of health, safety, ergonomic, environmental hazards and DOT systems. My work style promotes a culture of participation and dialogue, organizational learning from success and failure through a systems-based approach and dynamic communication. Many years of progressive responsibility as an EHS leader, manager, resource, and technical expert. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HSEQ Manager - Americas
Altrad Sparrows
Slidell, LA
08.2022 - Current
- Trended and analyzed safety data and make recommendations to improve the safety culture of the organization
- Managed the Environmental, Health and Safety Program for the Organization
- Conducted audits to assess compliance within EHS on both a Business and Corporate level
- Provide safety training as needed to employees
- Organize, develop, implement, and oversee pro-active safety programs, systems, policies, and training
- Maintain all site required documentation related to safety issues, accident reports, inspection reports training logs
- Meet with clients to develop business and foster relationships
- Manage scheduling to assure all projects are done within schedule and scope.
EHS Manager
Hood Industries
05.2018 - 08.2022
- Assist management in development and reporting of EHS performance metrics to facilitate continuous, ongoing improvement of the EHS efforts and results
- Develop strong working relationships with Facilities Managers, Quality Manager and other key Managers to ensure cooperation & support with EHS matters
- Planning and monitoring of accident alert and rescue services, including first-aid service; reporting of safety statistic
- Identifying and inspecting hazards and working out corrective measures for their elimination as well as follow up of corrective measures
- Monitored safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and reported on metrics to identify areas of concern
- Review OSHA and DEQ updates and Make changes as necessary
- Investigate accidents, identify causes, and offer recommendations for prevention.
Regional EHS Manager
Energes Services
04.2015 - 05.2018
- Partner with plant leadership to sustain and continuously improve the EH&S management system at the facility
- Establish strategies and programs to proactively identify EH&S hazards and risks and develop plans to eliminate or control
- Track EHS related internal audit corrective and preventive action plans to ensure timely completion
- Serve as EH&S team leader and provide coaching, guidance and technical support to EHS staff at the site
- Conduct EH&S management system and/or compliance audits at other operations as assigned
- Work extensively with plant leadership to develop and deploy standard safe work practices and procedures
- Coordinate due diligence efforts for mergers and acquisitions and/or lead EH&S integration activities for new acquisitions as assigned.
- Developed risk assessments to identify potential hazards and establish appropriate mitigation measures.
Project Manager/ Construction Manager/ Safety Manager
Tespco/ Corrpro Companies
12.2007 - 03.2015
- Partner with plant operations to sustain and continuously improve the EH&S systems and update policies
- Maintain all site required documentation related to safety issues, accident reports, inspection reports training logs
- Travel to different offices to train employees monthly and assess training needed or requirements
- Routinely other managers with safety and environmental issues
- Responsible for obtaining, maintaining and managing all local site regulatory permits and reporting requirements
- Develop protocols and implement an Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit program and Provide technical support, as needed, to ensure facilities satisfactorily implement the required corrective actions.
- Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Lee College
Baytown, TXSkills
- Root cause analysis
- OSHA
- Incident investigation
- Regulatory compliance
- ISO 9001 and 45001
- OSHA 511/501
- Conflict resolution
- Taproot
Related Professional Education
- CHST/ Construction Health and Safety Technician
- STS/ Safety Trained Supervisor
- SMS/ Safety Management Specialist
- OSHA 511/ 501
- Extensive Environmental training
- Competent person training
- CPR training
- Confined space and rescue
- NACE Corrosion technologist
- API Q1 Practitioner
- ISO 9001 Internal Auditor
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor
Certification
CHST
SMS
Timeline
HSEQ Manager - Americas
Altrad Sparrows
08.2022 - Current
EHS Manager
Hood Industries
05.2018 - 08.2022
Regional EHS Manager
Energes Services
04.2015 - 05.2018
Project Manager/ Construction Manager/ Safety Manager
Tespco/ Corrpro Companies
12.2007 - 03.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Lee College