Gordon Ganaway
Porter,TX
Summary
Health, Safety, Environment, and Regulatory (HSER) leader with extensive experience in directing incident prevention and operational risk management strategies across multi-site operations. Demonstrated success in developing teams, executing safety and environment initiatives, and managing compliance with regulatory agencies. Pursuing a strategic role focused on operational excellence and safety culture.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, HSER
Magnolia Oil & Gas
Houston, TX
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Engaged by senior leadership to return to the industry and lead HSER strategy and compliance during a critical period of operational growth and regulatory change.
- Directed the development and implementation of strategic safety and environmental initiatives across drilling, completions, and production operations.
- Strengthened compliance with federal and state agencies (e.g., EPA, TCEQ, TX RRC), advanced methane reduction strategies, improved contractor safety performance, and elevated HSER reporting and KPIs for senior leadership decision-making.
- Traveled extensively domestically to support field teams.
Director, EHS
Coterra Energy Inc.
Houston, TX
05.2010 - 04.2023
- Collaborated closely with executive management and leadership teams, supported diverse projects encompassing due diligence for divestitures and acquisitions, assessed workflow processes, and evaluated proper staffing for streamlined efficiencies and improving business development.
- Provided EHSR expertise to field operations, regional managers, and executive management to mitigate EHSR risks and aid in the development of positioning strategies for emerging issues.
- Actively participated in the EHS team, Operations, and Executive leadership collaboration to publish our inaugural sustainability report for RY2019.
- Architected the North Region EHSR department by evaluating the workflow process within the North Region EHSR, crafting the EHSR organizational chart, and overseeing hiring and staffing efforts.
- Expanded NR Marcellus EHSR team from zero personnel to a 15-19 member staff in just under a three-year period during the development of North Region Marcellus Shale operations.
- Led the HSER function for Coterra Energy and its wholly owned subsidiary, GasSearch Drilling Services Corporation (GDS), a specialty field services organization providing pad site development, roustabout services, strategic water hauling, trucking, and fleet operations in support of upstream field activity.
- Directed and developed the GDS HSE team, with responsibility for fleet safety, DOT compliance, driver qualification programs, maintenance safety oversight, and water hauling operations across multiple facilities and field sites.
- Championed a comprehensive fleet safety management system for GDS, including coaching on DOT regulatory compliance, driver training, preventive maintenance alignment, daily vehicle inspections, and incident trend analysis to reduce risk exposure for field transport and heavy equipment operations.
Manager, S&E Compliance
Coterra Energy Inc.
Houston, TX
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Ensured business operations are conducted in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Reviewed and implemented policies and procedures and best practices within the industry.
- Elevated to role of Director, EHS for outstanding leadership.
- Formerly Cabot Oil & Gas Corp and Cimarex Energy Company
Manager, Safety & Environmental Affairs
Coterra Energy Inc.
Houston, TX
08.2004 - 01.2010
- Led, developed, and managed Gulf of Mexico and Western Region safety and environmental team members.
- Directed safety and environmental audits and inspections, developing corrective and preventative action plans as needed.
- Administered environmental compliance workshops on water, waste, and air.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with federal, state, and local regulators.
- Promoted to Manager, S&E Compliance for consistent and repeated excellence in performance.
- Formerly Cabot Oil & Gas Corp and Cimarex Energy Company
Sr. EHS Specialist – International
Devon Energy/Ocean Energy
Lafayette, LA
- Traveled extensively domestically and internationally to support field teams.
- Devon Energy acquired Ocean Energy (April 2003)
Sr. HS&E Specialist
Ocean Energy/Seagull Energy
Houston, TX
- Ocean Energy acquired Seagull Energy (March 1999)
Operations Engineer
Torch Energy Advisors
Houston, TX
Production Engineer, Lease Operator
Placid Oil Company/Torch Energy Advisors
Houma, LA
- facilitated acquisition of Placid Oil Company federal offshore properties by Torch Energy (March 1991)
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Our Lady of the Lake University
San Antonio, TXBachelor of Science - Petroleum Services Technology
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LAAssociate of Science - Petroleum Safety Technology
Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LASkills
- OSHA & Regulatory Compliance
- Audits, Inspections & Risk Assessments
- Multi-Site EHS Program Execution
- Incident Prevention & Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Training Programs
- HSE Performance Metrics, Reporting & KPIs
- Operational Risk Management
- Contractor & Vendor Safety Oversight
- Workers' Compensation Management
Affiliations
- Society of Petroleum Engineers, Lifetime Member
- American Society of Safety Professionals, Member
Certification
- Certified Safety Professional, #19141, Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Issued February 2007, Expires June 2027
- Registered Environmental Manager, #894516371, National Registry of Environmental Professionals, Issued July 2006 - Expires July 2029
Timeline
Director, HSER
Magnolia Oil & Gas
07.2024 - 06.2025
Director, EHS
Coterra Energy Inc.
05.2010 - 04.2023
Manager, S&E Compliance
Coterra Energy Inc.
01.2010 - 05.2010
Manager, Safety & Environmental Affairs
Coterra Energy Inc.
08.2004 - 01.2010
Sr. EHS Specialist – International
Devon Energy/Ocean Energy
Sr. HS&E Specialist
Ocean Energy/Seagull Energy
Operations Engineer
Torch Energy Advisors
Production Engineer, Lease Operator
Placid Oil Company/Torch Energy Advisors
Master of Business Administration -
Our Lady of the Lake University
Bachelor of Science - Petroleum Services Technology
Nicholls State University
Associate of Science - Petroleum Safety Technology
Nicholls State University