Zachary Petram, GSP
Richwood,TX
Summary
Results-driven Regional HSE Manager with extensive experience overseeing multi-site safety programs across high-hazard industrial operations. Proven leader in incident investigations, injury case management, and refinery turnaround support. Recognized for strengthening safety culture, ensuring regulatory and client compliance, and partnering with leadership to align safety performance with operational objectives. Advanced practitioner of ThinkReliability Cause Mapping, 5 Whys, and SIF/PSIF methodologies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional HSE Manager, Southern Region
USA DeBusk
Deer Park, TX
06.2022 - Current
- Provide regional HSE oversight for 22 operating branches supporting high-hazard industrial services.
- Lead recordable and SIF/PSIF incident investigations using ThinkReliability Cause Mapping and 5 Whys.
- Manage regional injury and illness cases, coordinating medical care, regulatory reporting, and return-to-work strategies.
- Support refinery turnarounds and major projects exceeding 200,000+ man-hours.
- Partner with executive leadership on KPI reviews, trend analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain a strong field presence to reinforce safety culture and mentor HSE personnel.
HSE Manager
USA DeBusk
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Oversaw incident investigations, CAPA management, and regulatory compliance across assigned branches.
- Conducted field audits, job hazard analyses, and compliance assessments.
- Partnered with branch leadership on manpower planning and operational risk mitigation.
- Supported client audits, site visits, and turnaround projects.
HSE Coordinator
USA DeBusk
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Conducted OSHA and client compliance audits and inspections.
- Supported incident investigations and corrective actions.
- Delivered safety orientations and toolbox talks.
- Provided daily safety reporting during turnarounds.
Project Manager
Total Safety
Clute, TX
01.2014 - 03.2020
- Managed safety logistics and breathing air systems for large-scale industrial projects.
- Coordinated PPE distribution, manpower, and field operations.
- Performed inspections and testing of safety and respiratory equipment.
- Led safety meetings and maintained client communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety
Columbia Southern University
12.2025
Skills
- Regional & Multi-Branch HSE Oversight
- Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
- ThinkReliability Cause Mapping 5 Whys
- SIF / PSIF Identification & Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance (OSHA)
- Turnaround & Project Safety Management
- Injury Case Management & Return-to-Work
- CAPA Development & Tracking
- Safety Metrics & Executive Reporting
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Contractor safety management
- Behavior-based safety
- Hazard identification
- Incident investigation
Certification
- Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) – Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
- OSHA 30-Hour
- OSHA 192-Hour Construction
- HAZWOPER 40-Hour
- ThinkReliability Facilitator – Incident Cause Mapping
- Respiratory Protection
- Confined Space
- TWIC Card Holder
Timeline
Regional HSE Manager, Southern Region
USA DeBusk
06.2022 - Current
HSE Manager
USA DeBusk
12.2020 - 06.2022
HSE Coordinator
USA DeBusk
03.2020 - 12.2020
Project Manager
Total Safety
01.2014 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety
Columbia Southern University