Charles Young
Sulphur,US
Summary
Certified Occupational Safety Professional and OSHA 500 Construction Outreach Trainer with 15+ years of experience in the safety industry. Proven track record in safety management, including developing and implementing safety management systems, conducting risk management audits, and enforcing safety initiatives. Highly skilled in monitoring and risk assessment, with exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Recognized for assigning tasks based on individual strengths and effectively communicating with project stakeholders to meet requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project HSE Manager
Keeley Construction
05.2023 - Current
- Manage safety efforts with self-perform and subcontracted leadership and workforce developing metrics to measure project and contractor safety performance
- Direct management of Subcontractor and Contracted Safety Personnel
- Assist in developing training and education presentations (both jobsite and classroom) for Project, Group and Company focus
- Collaborate with Operations Leadership to deliver consistent Cultural message
- Develop long lasting partnerships with customers by engaging them in project performance
- Assist in facilitating Group Safety Champions Teams Process Improvement Initiatives
- Build trust and respect with field personnel to promote open communication and influence adoption of new safety practices
- Assess crews and conditions in the field to ensure work is performed in a safe manner
- Complete electronic documented site safety assessments and corresponding summary reports
- Identify trends, patterns and practices and advise management on problem resolution
- Assist project team to create project safety plans and assist in facilitation of pre-activity meetings
- Conduct after action reviews of loss producing events and assist/lead RCA of severe events
- Monitor and maintain adequate supply of personal protective equipment for field employees
- Promote safety and health awareness by initiating crew and one-on-one conversations.
Client HSE Pipeline Inspector
Gulf Interstate Field Services
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Implemented positive education practices to educate individuals and contractors on safe work and best practices ideals
- Evaluated contractors established risk assessments and job hazard analysis protocols of physical work conditions on behalf of the client
- Coordinated contractors field safety representatives to review their on-site audits and safety checks to ensure a productive safety culture and adequate safety coverages
- Promoted proactive communication among all levels of management and job crafts regarding safety concerns and avoid impact to project production
- Liaised for the client to ensure all of policies and procedures are being followed as their protocols define
- Investigated all incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine the cause
- Use that data to determine proactive safety measures that could be taken to prevent further disruptions in the future
- Recognized developing trends in their early stages and disseminated the information to contractors and client personnel before they became an issue.
HSE Construction Manager
Bilfinger North America
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Planned and implemented corporate and client Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and programs for the site
- Advised, coached and lead employees and other contractors to provide an excellent safety culture
- Conducted orientations, educated, and trained employees on safe practices, company policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to employee safety and other Health, Safety, and Environmental topics
- Prepared educational seminars and training on a regular basis
- Lead overall site Safety Governance for the client on all site construction work through interface with staff, craft, subcontractors, client managed contractors, Construction Managers, client, and safety professionals
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures and developed improvements as needed
- Implemented innovative HS&E programs and strategies in the areas of behavior-based safety, auditing for compliance, safety management systems, process safety and risk management, high-impact training, and compliance support
- Provided coaching and support to all site construction field operations
- Conducted risk assessments & safety inspections of work areas and enforce policies
- Tracked, analyzed and reported safety audits and leading indicator data in tabular and graphical format and recommended focus areas based on the analysis
- Lead and participated in incident investigations identifying root causes and corrective actions
- Reviewed and inputted on construction work plans with management, supervision, and contractors
- Trained, managed and guided staff
- Maintained a PDCA and developed thirty-day, ninety-day, and 1-year plans with improvement actions
- Lead the craft safety committee meetings
- Developed and manage the site recognition and rewards programs
- Lead diverse teams of site safety leaders and client representatives
- Represented the Construction Management Organization at site contractor/visitor meetings.
Client HSE Construction Lead
JTAM Engineering, LLC
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Developed and implemented positive education practices to educate individuals and contractors on safe work and best practices ideals
- Evaluated contractors established risk assessments and job hazard analysis protocols of physical work conditions on behalf of the client
- Coordinated contractors field safety representative to review their on-site audits and safety checks to ensure a productive safety culture and adequate safety coverages
- Promoted proactive communication among all levels of management and job crafts regarding safety concerns and avoid impact to project production
- Liaised for the client to ensure all of policies and procedures are being followed as their protocols defined
- Investigated all incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine the cause
- Use that data to determine proactive safety measures that can be taken to prevent further disruptions in the future
- Recognized developing trends in their early stages and disseminated the information to contractors and client personnel before they became an issue.
Client HSE Pipeline Inspector
Competentia US, Inc.
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Implemented positive education practices to educate individuals and contractors on safe work and best practice ideals
- Evaluated contractors and established risk assessments and job hazard analysis protocols of physical work conditions on behalf of the client
- Coordinated contractors field safety representatives to review their on-site audits and safety checks to ensure a productive safety culture and adequate safety coverages
- Promoted proactive communication among all levels of management and job crafts regarding safety concerns to avoid impact to project production
- Liaised for the client to ensure all of policies and procedures are being followed as their protocols defined
- Investigated all incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine the cause
- Used that data to determine proactive safety measures that could be taken to prevent further disruptions in the future
- Recognized developing trends in their early stages and disseminated the information to contractors and client personnel before they became an issue.
Client HSE Construction Inspector
Brunel
02.2016 - 11.2020
- Coached and Consulted the workforce concerning safety procedures as well as programs site-wide health and safety culture
- Actively participated in assigned leadership teams by performing audits, identifying gaps, creating gap closure plans, and implemented solutions in harmony with management
- Served as a single point of contact for various areas, or departments related to health and safety issues
- Conducted health, safety and compliance audits, inspections, and assisted with incident investigations
- Worked within the HSSE Team to develop and implement site wide safety plans and initiatives for continuous improvements of site safety culture and HSSE performance
- Developed and conducted safety training programs for the workforce as requested
- Conducted and assisted with risk assessments
- Overseen Commissioning and Startup activities implementing safe work practices.
HSE Construction Manager
Excel Construction, Inc.
03.2015 - 02.2016
- Conducted morning safety meetings
- Conducted daily and weekly audits
- Conducted daily Audits on various craft
- Attended weekly subcontractor safety meetings
- Lead weekly subcontractor safety committee gatherings
- Ensured all company safety policies and procedures were upheld
- Conducted incident investigations and reported findings to management
- Conducted Hazard Hunts and encouraged crew participation.
HSE Pipeline Inspector
Sunland Construction Inc
06.2014 - 03.2015
- Conducted weekly safety meetings
- Ensured all company safety policies and procedures were upheld
- Conducted Hazard Hunts and encouraged crew participation
- Conducted incident investigations and reported findings to management
- Monitored integrated daily HSE issues
- Responsible for auditing third parties in accordance with regulatory OSHA rules and regulations
- Reviewed findings with proper chain of command, Hazard I.D
- Recognition.
HSE Advisor
Fishbone Safety Solutions
03.2012 - 06.2014
- Conducted daily and weekly safety meetings on location
- Ensured all company safety policies and procedures were upheld
- Conducted Hazard Hunts and encouraged crew participation
- Conducted incident investigations and reported findings to management
- Tracked and presented safety statistics and trends to management
- Monitored integrated daily HSE issues
- Monitored Levels of H2S through DETCON Gas detection equipment
- Pulled test tubes monitoring levels of H2S
- Conducted field safety for land drilling operations as well as construction, well completion, and P & A work.
HSE Technician
Total Safety
06.2010 - 03.2012
- Conducted annual, quarterly inspections and troubleshooting of fixed fire protection systems
- Conducted annual and quarterly inspections on life saving and firefighting equipment
- Reported to operations the status of equipment and determine if any repairs, replacements, or corrections needed
- Conducted ESD system functional checks with process equipment vendors and duly witnessed by client on the field side and in the workstation
- Ensured all company safety policies and procedures upheld
- Ensured all procedures performed in a safe and timely manner
- Troubleshot and loop checked of gas, heat/flame, and smoke detectors for the fire and gas systems and perform calibration if necessary
- Conducted inspections on all lifesaving equipment.
HSE Technician
American Fire & Safety
11.2009 - 06.2010
- Conducted annual and quarterly inspections of various firefighting equipment and fixed fire protection systems
- Troubleshot and loop checked gas, heat/flame, and smoke detectors for the fire and gas systems and perform calibration if necessary
- Conducted ESD system functional checks with process equipment vendors and duly witnessed by client on the field side and in the workstation
- Reported to operations the status of equipment and determined if any repairs, replacements, or corrections needed
- Ensured all company safety policies and procedures were upheld
- Ensured all procedures were performed in a safe and timely manner
- Conducted inspections on all lifesaving equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
J.Frank Dobie High School
Houston, TX05.1997
Skills
- Construction safety
- Behavior-Based Safety
- Permit to Work
- Workplace inspections
- Incident Investigation
- Accident Prevention
- Safety Training
- Confined Space Entry
Certification
- TWIC, 02/2026
- COSS (Certified Occupational Safety Specialist), 30384960, Alliance Safety Council, Lake Charles, La.
- Emergency Medical Responder, LA19-4739, Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
- OSHA 502 (Update Trainer Course for the Construction Industry), 782983, TEEX Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, College Station, Tx.
- OSHA 500 (Trainer Course for the Construction Industry), 782983, Alliance Safety Council, University of Lafayette La.
- OSHA 510 (Standards of Construction Industry), University of California San Diego International Safety Education Institute, San Diego, CA.
- OSHA 30 (General Industry), Alliance Safety Council, Lake Charles, La.
- OSHA 10 (General Industry), Alliance Safety Council, Lake Charles, La.
- First Aid CPR AED, 03/2026
Timeline
Project HSE Manager
Keeley Construction
05.2023 - Current
Client HSE Pipeline Inspector
Gulf Interstate Field Services
01.2023 - 05.2023
HSE Construction Manager
Bilfinger North America
06.2022 - 01.2023
Client HSE Construction Lead
JTAM Engineering, LLC
04.2021 - 06.2022
Client HSE Pipeline Inspector
Competentia US, Inc.
11.2020 - 04.2021
Client HSE Construction Inspector
Brunel
02.2016 - 11.2020
HSE Construction Manager
Excel Construction, Inc.
03.2015 - 02.2016
HSE Pipeline Inspector
Sunland Construction Inc
06.2014 - 03.2015
HSE Advisor
Fishbone Safety Solutions
03.2012 - 06.2014
HSE Technician
Total Safety
06.2010 - 03.2012
HSE Technician
American Fire & Safety
11.2009 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
J.Frank Dobie High School
- TWIC, 02/2026
- COSS (Certified Occupational Safety Specialist), 30384960, Alliance Safety Council, Lake Charles, La.
- Emergency Medical Responder, LA19-4739, Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
- OSHA 502 (Update Trainer Course for the Construction Industry), 782983, TEEX Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, College Station, Tx.
- OSHA 500 (Trainer Course for the Construction Industry), 782983, Alliance Safety Council, University of Lafayette La.
- OSHA 510 (Standards of Construction Industry), University of California San Diego International Safety Education Institute, San Diego, CA.
- OSHA 30 (General Industry), Alliance Safety Council, Lake Charles, La.
- OSHA 10 (General Industry), Alliance Safety Council, Lake Charles, La.
- First Aid CPR AED, 03/2026
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