Scott Forrester
Cadiz
Summary
Motivated and adaptable Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional with proven success at Encino Energy, supporting compliance efforts, contractor onboarding, and employee training. Experienced in managing internal systems like Avetta and KPA, leading safety committees, and collaborating across teams to streamline both field and office operations. Committed to fostering a proactive culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Representative
Encino Energy
Carrollton
01.2024 - Current
- Provide administrative and systems support to the EHS team, enabling effective execution of safety, training, and compliance initiatives.
- Manage the Avetta contractor compliance system, and lead onboarding programs, including Smith System and First Aid/CPR training.
- Maintain the KPA platform, and support training records and form workflows.
- Chair the company’s Safety Committee, and engage cross-functional teams in safety initiatives.
- Shadow field EHS representatives and assist with regulatory documentation and audits.
Technical Customer Coordinator
Heritage Thermal Services
East Liverpool
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Acted as primary point of contact for customers regarding hazardous waste profiles.
- Verified SDS information, assigned EPA waste codes, and selected DOT-compliant shipping descriptions.
- Contacted manufacturers to clarify proprietary or incomplete SDS details and ensured regulatory compliance.
Laboratory Technician
Heritage Thermal Services
East Liverpool
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Conducted lab analysis and ensured data accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained lab standards for inventory, documentation, and safety procedures.
Lab Assistant
Franciscan University
Steubenville
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Prepared and cleaned chemistry labs and handled chemical waste according to university protocols.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL06.2027
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Chemistry/Biology
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, Ohio05.2021
Skills
- OSHA
- DOT
- EPA Compliance
- Avetta
- New Hire Onboarding
- Smith System
- First Aid/CPR
- KPA
- SDS Evaluation
- Documentation Management
- Safety Committee
- Cross-Team Collaboration
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Representative
Encino Energy
01.2024 - Current
Technical Customer Coordinator
Heritage Thermal Services
10.2022 - 01.2024
Laboratory Technician
Heritage Thermal Services
05.2021 - 10.2022
Lab Assistant
Franciscan University
08.2018 - 05.2021
Master of Science (M.S.) - Occupational Safety and Health
Columbia Southern University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Chemistry/Biology
Franciscan University of Steubenville
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