Yasser Boukherouf
Urbana,IL
Summary
Regional EHS specialist with experience in industrial health and safety risk assessment, audits, training, and incident investigation. Supports compliance through policy updates, permit control, emergency planning, and corrective actions. Strengthens workplace safety standards with clear corrective plans and documented findings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional EHS Specialist
Vylor
08.2025 - Current
- Conducted regular audits of environmental health and safety procedures, implementing corrective actions to ensure compliance and improve safety standards.
- Reviewed and updated safety policies to reflect industry standards and regulatory changes.
- Developed and delivered safety training programs that enhanced employee awareness and compliance.
- Supported risk assessments to identify potential hazards in workplace settings.
- Monitored facility noise levels with specialized equipment to support compliance with applicable standards.
- Contributed to new policy development for environmentally friendly operations across company facilities, aligning practices with sustainability goals.
EHS TECHNICIAN
Corteva Agriscience
08.2024 - Current
- Supported construction projects from planning through execution.
- Issued permits for CP, CSE, COP, and related work activities.
- Co-led standards for machine safety, emergency response, line clearance, and equipment opening.
- Served as LEO site contact to facilitate coordination and communication among teams.
- Supported hazardous waste management and assisted the EHS team during inspections for fall protection, IOE, chemical fume hoods, and related compliance areas.
- Assisted EHS team during inspections for fall protection, IOE, and chemical fume hoods.
DELIVERY DRIVER
Macapa Logistics
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Ensured on-time deliveries by selecting optimal routes.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through timely and accurate deliveries.
- Utilized maps, instructions, and GPS technology to execute deliveries.
- Delivered packages to customers' doorsteps and business offices.
EHS SPECIALIST
Sonatrach
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Improved employee awareness of EHS issues through daily stand-up sessions on safety, health, and environmental topics.
- Monitored pollution levels to ensure compliance with state regulations and ISO 14001 standards.
- Assisted in incident investigations by identifying root causes and implementing measures to prevent recurrences.
- Reviewed safety equipment and coordinated maintenance scheduling to ensure operational readiness.
- Acted as primary contact for managing work permits at site.
- Planned and supervised fire drills.
- Updated site emergency response plan.
- Completed internal audits.
- Wrote and filed daily reports while supporting ISO 9001 compliance.
Education
Master's Degree - Management of Quality, Health and Safety
University of Batna 2
Algeria07-2017
Bachelor’s Degree - Management of Quality, Health and Safety
University of Batna
Algeria07-2015
Skills
- Safety training and incident investigation
- Risk assessment and hazard identification
- EHS auditing and compliance
- Emergency response planning
- Work permit management
- Confined space entry procedures
- Noise control strategies
- Ergonomics evaluation techniques
- Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Certification
- OSHA 10-hour construction safety and health.
- OSHA 30-hour General Industry Safety And Health
- OSHA 30-hour construction safety and health.
- CPR & First Aid certification
- Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Standard (HAZWOPER 40 HOUR) Certification.
- Fall Protection Competent Person Training Certificate.
References
Ron, Christensen, Ron.christensen@vylor.com, 515-446-1639
Ryan,Dow, Ryan.dow@vylor.com, 515-802-8808
LANGUAGES
- English - Full Professional
- French - Full Professional
- Arabic - Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Regional EHS Specialist
Vylor
08.2025 - Current
EHS TECHNICIAN
Corteva Agriscience
08.2024 - Current
DELIVERY DRIVER
Macapa Logistics
06.2023 - 07.2024
EHS SPECIALIST
Sonatrach
01.2019 - 06.2023
Master's Degree - Management of Quality, Health and Safety
University of Batna 2
Bachelor’s Degree - Management of Quality, Health and Safety
University of Batna