Eric Helton, GSP

Experience

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  US Army

  Aug 2008 - Dec 2015

  Combat Engineer

  Selected as company field sanitation and fire prevention leader. Served as a Drill Sergeant for two years. Identified and mitigated hazards through aggressive risk management. Coached and promoted career progression actively seeking new developmental challenges. Researched and communicated new standard operating procedures and lessons learned. Enforced safety policies as the company safety officer. Utilized time management to accomplish daily task while performing additional duties. Planned and executed training events. Conducted investigations as company’s equal opportunity representative. Supervised soldiers and provided technical guidance to accomplish duties. Directed construction of combat bunkers, shelters, and anti-vehicular obstacles. Lead reconnaissance operations determining slopes, curves, stream velocity and gap widths. Prepared monthly and quarterly performance evaluations. Trained as a combat life saver and first responder. Show less

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  KBR, Inc.

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2018

  HSE Inspector

  Responsible for on-site HSE reporting not limited to but including: Maintenance of OSHA 300 Log, KBR Monthly Reports, KBR Safety Energy Report, Weekly and Monthly Behavior Based Observation Reporting, and Assists Project Controls in Monthly Project Performance Reporting. Participate in Incident investigations, and responsible for Final Reports and Incident Analysis. Experienced with and responsible for incident data entry for the site. Assist Senior HSE Manager with monthly Safety Leadership Team. Assist in Medical Case Management and Doctor Assistance. Conduct monthly inspections on portable fire extinguishers. Direct and implement company and federal safety policies and procedures. Inspect scaffolds prior to each work shift for proper construction. Assist with new hire safety orientations. Ensure proper handling of chemicals in accordance with safety data sheets. Utilize risk mitigation and recommend solutions to management. Show less

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  Jacobs

  Jul 2018 - Mar 2019

  HSE Field Specialist

  Responsible for assurance of compliance with governing Safety and Health Regulations. Provided oversight and reporting for any first-aid cases or any cases where an employee was injured on the job. Analyzed site-specific safety and health procedures for adequacy. Ensured adequacy of personal protective equipment (PPE) selected for employee use. Maintained compliance with all appropriate safety and health procedures through regular site inspection, documenting such with recommendations to management and immediate action on imminent danger situations. Conducted adequate investigation/analysis of incidents. Completed, prepared, and submitted all required safety and health management record keeping information. Assisted with safety and health training information for education of management and subordinates. Ensured documentation of required safety and health record keeping information. Show less

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  HydroChem

  Mar 2019 - Jan 2023

  Oversees/increases daily maintenance/project work of site account through optimal utilization of operational resources and providing recommendations for automation and enhancements that generate additional revenue. Serves as liaison between branch management/sales group and customer to ensure compliance with Company’s purpose and priorities. Collaborates with sales/marketing to ensure increase in incremental revenue. Builds/Maintains excellent customer relationships. Plan, organize and execute daily maintenance /project work. Manages/promotes Company’s purpose/priorities. Ensures optimal utilization of operational resources. Leverages technology/automation expertise/capability. Show less Assists the Site Management team in coordinating and implementing company and client site specific safety and health policies and procedures. Responsible for field safety compliance, safety training/practices, OSHA/DOT compliance and conducting safety audits/job site inspections for the assigned branch. Works closely with the client safety representative and branch management to ensure adherence to all safety, environmental and operational policies, and procedures. Organizes and conducts all safety and new hire training. Completes all reports and paperwork timely and in compliance with company and client requirements. Coordinates the Substance Abuse Program testing. Instills a safety conscious environment; works with Operations, and Maintenance to ensure appropriate communication and teaching accident prevention in an effort to reduce personal injury, equipment damage, work comp claims and lost dollars. Prepares accident reports and conducts investigations determining root cause analysis, tracking trends and identifying patterns. Show less

  • Site Manager

    Jul 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Branch Safety Coordinator

    Mar 2019 - Jul 2021
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  CAM Industrial Solutions LLC

  Jan 2023 - now

  Project Health Safety Environment Manager

  Leading the implementation of safety, health and environmental program in an a petrochemical facility. Developing all site safety regulations based on federal regulations company/client policies and in accordance with industry practices. Establishing a positive safety culture by developing relationships with senior management teams and staff thru field employees. Providing development/coaching to staff and employees in new lean processes and HSE methodologies. Initiation of Workforce Development program to assist personnel in personal growth and development to achieve personal and company goals. Show less