Holly George
Heber City
Summary
Environmental, Health & Safety leader with progressive experience overseeing multi-division EHS programs across Natural Gas and Google Fiber underground construction operations. Cognizant safety professional with authority to stop work and ensure compliance with Congruex, client, and federal/state regulatory requirements. OSHA Authorized Trainer (500) recognized for integrating corporate and client HSE programs, leading incident investigations, and strengthening safety culture through partnership with Operations, Engineering, and People Services.
Environmental management professional with strong background in creating safe and compliant work environments. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and implementing effective EHS programs. Known for fostering team collaboration and driving actionable results. Adaptable and reliable, with focus on continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Sorensen Companies, Inc. (SCI) / Congruex
12.2024 - Current
- Facilitated integration of underground construction operations with Congruex corporate HSE strategy to promote enhanced safety and operational efficiency.
- Spearheaded development and maintenance of comprehensive EHS programs to enhance safety and ensure compliance across project teams and subcontractors.
- Exercise stop-work authority to address imminent danger conditions impacting employees, the public, or the environment.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA (1926), client safety requirements, and Congruex HSE policies.
- Lead incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Construction Management, and People Services to identify and mitigate risk.
- Conduct jobsite audits across gas replacement, service work, microtrenching, and fiber installation scopes.
- Deliver leadership-level reporting on safety performance, trends, and compliance gaps.
- Champion Congruex safety culture and GRIT values across mixed-utility teams.
Safety Director
Tempest Enterprises, Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Directed company-wide safety operations for natural gas construction across multiple locations.
- Designed and implemented enterprise safety programs improving compliance and reducing incident trends.
- Maintained compliance with Dominion Energy, ISNetworld, Golden Shovel, and client safety standards.
- Led jobsite audits, JSAs, permit reviews, and equipment inspections.
- Trained and certified 50+ employees in hazard recognition and safe work practices.
- Investigated incidents and near misses; analyzed trends and implemented corrective actions.
- Authored safety manuals, training materials, and procedures.
Health Benefits Specialist
Select Health Insurance
01.2015 - 09.2021
- Managed confidential employee health information with strict compliance requirements.
- Analyzed trends and prepared reports to support leadership decision-making.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with HR and internal stakeholders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Multi-Division EHS Leadership (Natural Gas & Google Fiber)
- OSHA (29 CFR 1926), DOT, ANSI Compliance
- Stop-Work Authority & Imminent Danger Response
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- Risk Identification, Audits & Gap Closure
- Subcontractor & Sub-Tier Oversight
- Safety Metrics, Trends & Executive Reporting
- Training Strategy & Workforce Engagement
Certification
- OSHA Authorized Trainer – Construction (OSHA 500), October 2025
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety
- EM-385 40-Hour
- CPR / First Aid / AED
- Traffic Control Technician (AGC)
- Excavation & Trenching Competent Person
- Heavy Equipment, Fall Protection, PPE Competent Person
- Silica, HDPE, Hydro Excavation, Confined Space
- RCRA Hazardous Waste Management
- FEMA Emergency Management & Workplace Violence
- QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper
- In Progress (Target Completion 2026): SSH | CSHO | CHST
Timeline
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Sorensen Companies, Inc. (SCI) / Congruex
12.2024 - Current
Safety Director
Tempest Enterprises, Inc.
09.2021 - 12.2024
Health Benefits Specialist
Select Health Insurance
01.2015 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Salt Lake Community College