Zathan Boutan
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Detail-oriented Corporate Safety Director offering more than 10 years of expertise in risk management, policy development and strategic planning. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives and business leaders to identify vulnerabilities and create corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation. Knowledgeable Compliance Manager with documented success in developing policies, leading training programs and managing reporting to achieve compliance. Methodical with exceptional presentation and communication skills. Strong background working with federal and state regulations. Corporate Safety Director that has quality-driven and hardworking with proven skills in spotting issues, developing resolutions and implementing corrective actions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. I am ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Diligent Corporate Safety Director, with solid record of ensuring compliance with safety regulations and standards. Successfully identified and mitigated potential hazards, enhancing workplace safety. Demonstrated proficiency in conducting thorough inspections and fostering culture of safety awareness among staff.
Overview
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Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Inspector Lead Discipline
Liberty Energy Services
Lafayette, La
03.2025 - Current
- Make sure all aspects within the Capture Facility are following company guidelines, local, state and federal (i.e. OSHA, DOT, EPA and FERC, ISO 41000 Facility Management Standards).
- Safety and job-site audits, JSA, permits, and any hazard that may be present is mitigated or have a plan in place to protect the employees, public, environment and Manufacturing facility
- Lead safety meetings, communicate with CMs, PMs, and corporate management, stake holders and manufacture management
- Assisting with policy change, reviewing prints, site and emergency plans
WHSS Specialist
Amazon FC
Baton Rouge, LA
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Conduct safety audits for the building and pumping stations
- Check engine hours, annual runtime, testing hours, etc. to ensure pumping station is fully functional and operating properly
- Monitor pumping stations for any cracks or failures within the foundation, checking for shifting within the pumping station and checking pipes and valves for any leaks.
- Conduct employee work evaluations
- Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses
- Work with operations and leadership to mitigate any hazards or barriers that an employee may encounter that hinders work performance
- Building compliance and permits
- Audits include station audits, building compliance audits, EPA, DEQ, OSHA, ISO 41000 Series, and assuring all manufacturing aspects are followed
- Implementing policies and procedures to all employees and managers.
- Review camera footage of incidents/accidents to prevent recurrence
- Check equipment for any potential hazards that an employee may encounter; submitting requisitions for repairs as needed.
Corporate Safety Director
Custom Ecology Inc.
Walker, LA
01.2022 - 11.2023
- Headed company-wide system to identify and evaluate hazards and implement controls.
- Established and achieved audits to track and identify gaps in compliance with policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with contract team to review client contracts and facilitate personnel compliance training.
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
- Developed plans designed to meet operational goals to reduce injuries, accidents and incidents.
Regional Safety Manager
Mears Group
Austin, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Developed and implemented safety programs.
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
- Established and monitored compliance procedures to provide consistent implementation across departments.
- Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.
Quality Control Inspector
Flexicrew Technical Services
New Orleans, LA
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitored inventory levels to restock materials and maintain consistent supply.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve defects, improving quality standards
- Monitored product quality at all stages of production process.
- Followed standard operating procedures for inspections and tests in compliance with DOTD and Port Specifications.
- Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
- Inspect steel piping, electrical cables, precast concrete pile driving, and sewer piping.
DOT Specialist and Safety Manager
WHC Energy Services
Broussard, LA
02.2014 - 11.2019
- Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Addressed non-compliance issues and employees with compliance officer and suggested remediation.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Observed traffic plans for projects and collaborated with superintendents on DOT safety issues.
- Conducted weekly safety meetings including conference calls with Managers and Safety Coordinators to maintain compliance per DOT recommendations.
- Oversee and audit pumping stations making sure every phase of the job is built to specification.
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
West Baton Rouge Sheriff Department
Port Allen, La
06.2006 - 02.2014
- Patrol assigns residential and commercial areas.
- Obtained accurate records of arrest, traffic stops and other criminal law enforcement matters.to
- Executed warrants issued by the courts or other legal agencies.
- Guest speaker at various schools on safety and best work practices
- Performed vehicle inspections.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupation Safety & Health Certified
Osha Academy
Beaver, OR01-2010
Bachelors Degree - General Studies
Southern University A & M College
Baton Rouge, LA05-1996
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Certified Professional Collector Trainer in Drug and alcohol test
- Crisis management training
- Hazardous materials technician
- Certified Safety Manager (CSM)
- Security Part One and Two
- Expertise in FMCSR regulations
- Crisis management plan
- Chemical safety protocols
- Environmental protection expertise
- ISO 41000 compliance
- OSHA 10, 30, and 510 certification
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 70, in the development of KAAPA Ravenna Capture Facility.
Certification
- CSM - 2010-2029
Timeline
Safety Inspector Lead Discipline
Liberty Energy Services
03.2025 - Current
WHSS Specialist
Amazon FC
04.2024 - 03.2025
Corporate Safety Director
Custom Ecology Inc.
01.2022 - 11.2023
Regional Safety Manager
Mears Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Flexicrew Technical Services
01.2019 - 01.2020
DOT Specialist and Safety Manager
WHC Energy Services
02.2014 - 11.2019
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
West Baton Rouge Sheriff Department
06.2006 - 02.2014
Bachelors Degree - General Studies
Southern University A & M College
Associate of Science - Occupation Safety & Health Certified
Osha Academy