Corey Blackman
HSE Consultant
Reserve,LA
Summary
Health and Safety Specialist with proven track record in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation. Expertise in developing and implementing safety programs that enhance workplace safety and mitigate hazards. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing environments, and focused on delivering measurable results. Skilled in training, hazard identification, and emergency response, ensuring safe and productive workplace.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health and Safety Consultant/Microsoft Data Center
The Sheakley Group
Cincinnati, OH
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Facilitated training sessions on safety protocols for employees within Data Center
- Collaborated with management to enhance workplace safety culture and practices within Data Centers
- Assure proper rigging practices were in use within Colos and Mechanical Galleries
- Minimized accident rates through regular hazard assessments and implementation of corrective actions.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management for health and safety issues, promoting a culture of open communication and collaboration.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify potential hazards in workplace environments.
- Developed and implemented health and safety policies to ensure compliance with regulations.
Safety Coordinator
Zachry Holdings Incorporated
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2014 - 10.2024
- Achieved company's' VPP STAR certification by evaluating, redesigning, and implementing a Safety and Health Management System that ensures regulatory compliance per OSHA requirements
- Managed and led safety inspections, equipment assessments, daily safety audits and delegation of tasks to ensure health hazards are prevented for over 200+ employees
- Acquired and sustained a positive client-contractor relationship which has provided a high level of accountability and an open door when communicating HSE issues and site training compliance.
- Organized and led weekly and quarterly safety meetings for employees and client management.
- Liaison/Trainer between site plant management and company corporate on all HSE issues; ensured new hires are properly trained on site specific safety standards, plant rules and regulations.
- Developed site specific aerial lift plan that emphasize the proper usage of standard operating procedures provided by OSHA regulations which resulted in minimal job-related accidents.
- Administered and implemented Company's' safety procedures and policies as outlined in Department Safety Manual per OSHA daily via observations within the field and interactions with employees.
Boiler Maker, Pipe Fitter, Fork Lift Operator, Rigger
Zachry Holdings Incorporated
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2009 - 08.2014
- Promoted to Safety Coordinator in 2014 by demonstrating leadership among co-workers and profound passion to educate industrial workers how to mitigate haphazard by working safely
- Safely constructed, assembled, maintained, and repaired process vessels while being advocated for safety and housekeeping
- Installed, fabricated and repair mechanical piping in hazardous process systems while promoting safety and teamwork
- Successfully trained co- workers on safety and proper PPE when performing jobs such as Tack welding, modifying and fitting piping
- Installed blinds, hydro test equipment, extract bundles, remove/install trays on varies equipment. Transport equipment from site to site via truck requiring CDL.
- Secured lifted loads, with expressed importance of communication with equipment operator during blind spot moves; delivery of equipment and tools from site to site
Field Safety/Quality Assurance Monitor
SQI
Covington, Louisiana
05.2005 - 06.2009
- Successfully monitored safety operations during the demo/construction of process equipment.
- Ensured all work followed USACE and DOT standards.
- Led site corporate daily safety audits and regulatory compliance audits.
- Developed site resources to lead core Health and Safety Programs
- Assessed accidents, near miss incidents and reconciled damages
- Interpreted MSDS information to make proper determination for PPE
- Providing clarity to new subcontractors on company policies and safety compliance
Equipment Transporter, Boiler Maker, Pipe Fitter, Fork Lift Operator, Rigger
Turner Industrial Group
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2003 - 05.2005
- Analyzed and interpreted isometric drawings and general EFDs to maintain and execute the project plan
- Ensured the successful implementation of the company's safety program to create a safe work environment throughout the job site.
- Practiced safe rigging techniques to ensure safe alignment and with cranes and mechanical devices
- Torqued flanges and valves to spec and recorded all the required data asked by project engineers
- Communicated with senior management of potential prob'ems, work interferences or schedule difficulties to help circumventing and resolve potential conflicts and project issues.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
02.2026
OSHA 500 - undefined
L.S.U.
Baton RougeBusiness Administration - undefined
Southern University
Baton Rouge, LAAssociate of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
02.2026
Skills
- Workplace inspections
- Construction safety
- Hazard identification
- Electrical safety
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety training
- Confined space entry
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Fall prevention/protection
Certification
- Associate of Science in Occupational Safety and Health, In Progress
- NCCER/CSST- Construction Site Safety Supervisor
- OSHA 500
- NCCER Boiler Maker
- OSHA 10 & 30 Industrial Training
- Class A CDL
Timeline
Health and Safety Consultant/Microsoft Data Center
The Sheakley Group
01.2025 - 12.2025
Safety Coordinator
Zachry Holdings Incorporated
08.2014 - 10.2024
Boiler Maker, Pipe Fitter, Fork Lift Operator, Rigger
Zachry Holdings Incorporated
06.2009 - 08.2014
Field Safety/Quality Assurance Monitor
SQI
05.2005 - 06.2009
Equipment Transporter, Boiler Maker, Pipe Fitter, Fork Lift Operator, Rigger
Turner Industrial Group
08.2003 - 05.2005
OSHA 500 - undefined
L.S.U.
Business Administration - undefined
Southern University
Associate of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Associate of Science - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University