Matthew Portner
CHST, HSE&C Advisor
Rialto,California
Summary
CHST-certified HSE&C Advisor with over 14 years of experience supporting offshore operations in the oil and gas industry. Expertise in driving regulatory compliance, enhancing contractor safety, and achieving operational excellence through proactive risk management and collaborative teamwork. Proven track record in aligning with HSE&C standards, leading thorough incident investigations, and developing effective hazard mitigation strategies. Skilled in guiding multidisciplinary teams, implementing OMS frameworks, and fostering a robust safety culture in complex, high-stakes environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
HSE&C Advisor (Offshore)
Global Edge Group
03.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with Onshore Advisors, HSE&C teams, contractor HSE personnel, Regulatory Advisors, Operations, and Engineering to manage HSE&C risks and deliver required documentation.
- Engage with project teams to understand HSE&C needs and provide subject matter expertise to support day-to-day operations.
- Coordinate HSE&C activities and deliverables to ensure conformance with the Operating Management System (OMS) and regulatory compliance.
- Administer self-verification assessments to ensure continued adherence to HSE&C standards and processes.
- Lead team efforts to implement programs, initiatives, and tools for continuous HSE&C performance improvement.
- Participate in incident investigations, and assist in developing corrective actions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
- Serve as the client HSE&C representative on-site, providing guidance and support for activities.
- Verify contractor conformance with the site HSE plan
HSE&C Advisor (Offshore)
Orion Group
07.2020 - 03.2024
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions.
- Coordinated work or project dedicated to raise awareness of need, applying strong project, and team leadership to enhance success.
- Serve as technical consultant on environmental policies to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Prepared detailed site scientific reports and presentations based on findings.
HSSE Field Advisor (On & Offshore)
Construction Safety Professionals Inc.
10.2011 - 07.2020
- Lead initiatives to promote visible and proactive management commitment and involvement in HSE activities such as Toolbox Talks, Risk Analysis, and site visits.
- Identified accident causes and optimal prevention strategies by conducting thorough investigations and analyses.
- Verify procedural/execution compliance through bridging documents, gap analysis data, HiTRAs, and TRAs.
- Maintain HSE incident and injuries register, provide critical analysis/investigation information to shore side support team for lessons learned and reoccurrence prevention.
- Conduct NORM surveys of various pieces of recovered equipment.
- Deliver internal training to site team on HSE topics/issues.
- Conduct and participate in periodic HSE audits/inspections.
Education
Construction Health And Safety Technician (CHST) -
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
132 Hour Certification Training
OSHA Training Academy
CBTHigh School Diploma - undefined
Horizon High School
La Habra, CA 08.2000 - 07.2001
Skills
Certified NORM Surveyor
Timeline
HSE&C Advisor (Offshore)
Global Edge Group
03.2024 - Current
HSE&C Advisor (Offshore)
Orion Group
07.2020 - 03.2024
HSSE Field Advisor (On & Offshore)
Construction Safety Professionals Inc.
10.2011 - 07.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Horizon High School
08.2000 - 07.2001
Construction Health And Safety Technician (CHST) -
Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
132 Hour Certification Training
OSHA Training Academy
References
Christopher Bryant
HSE&C Manager
Jason Lira
Offshore Vessel Coordinator
Ryan Bianchini
HSE&C Site Advisor