Chad French CSP,CHST,CSST

Experience

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  Jacobs

  Aug 2004 - Nov 2006

  HSE/ Iron Worker

  Ensured company and client safety procedures in the field were in compliance.• Conducted safety audits and safety inspections.• Helped maintain all crews were informed of site specific safety information while in the flare yards at BP in Texas City.• Erect steel structures by connecting various parts of structure according to blueprints.• Rig components of steel by various lifting devices e.g. cranes, come-a–longs, chain falls, etc. to get steel into approximate position.• Cut steel to desired length with acetylene-oxygen torch, reciprocating saw and band saw.• Connect and bolt up steel.• Position steel precisely at correct position.• Work with structural welder to position and secure steel.• Assist in daily “tailgate” safety meeting and Job Safety Awareness form.• Fit, fabricate and install structural iron. Show less

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  JMP & Assosciates, Safety Consultants

  Nov 2006 - Oct 2008

  HSE (Conoco Phillips Main Campus)

  Worked 23 months on $200 million project at Conoco Phillips with no lost time accidents for over one million man hours.• Monitor contractors and subcontractors for compliance with safety programs of the general contractor, client, and OSHA regulations.• Assist in development of job risk assessments.• Maintain communication with project superintendents and subcontractors and use knowledge of work schedule for issuance of permits.• Problem solving in order to perform work safely with minimal loss of productivity.• Initiate and maintain Lockout Tagout protocol for client. Show less

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  Performance Contractors

  Mar 2011 - Oct 2011

  HSE

  • Oriented employees to company and site specific policies.• Attended and participated in multi-contractor meetings for any safety concerns for the new construction of a unit to tie into an existing plant.• Certified employees on aerial lift, confined space, fire watch and entry attendants company procedures.• Ensured compliance with safety programs of the general contractor, client, and OSHA regulations.• Responsible for a particular project or worksite.• Risk identification and management, incident reporting and investigation.• Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines.• Conducts inspections and assessments.• Maintained record keeping. Show less

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  AltairStrickland

  Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  HSE

  Headed Safety for Altair Strickland on a $36 million catalyst cracker shutdown for BP in Texas City.• Ensured the stringent safety procedures of BP and Altair Strickland were being upheld in the field.• Engaged in immediate intervention for at risk activity , with coaching of individual and lesson learned sharing with companies involved.

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  Aker Solutions

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2013

  HSE

  Held HSE responsibilities for a subsea tie-in and structures business for the Marine Well Containment System, a joint venture of leading energy companies for a $1B high-capacity rapid response system designed to capture and contain oil in the event of a future potential, deep-water blowout in the Gulf of Mexico. • Participated in the HSE network and management team, ensuring management of control, quality and assurance of the company’s safety program.• Actively contributed to meeting all goals and HSE objectives, including developing and instilling the importance of an HSE mindset in others. • Developed and secured operations and executed HSE projects in accordance with company safety requirements.• Supported, planned and executed audits; followed-up on reported deviations and incidents. Show less

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  Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope

  Jan 2014 - Sept 2014

  HSE

  Provided safety measures for the building envelope for the Exxon Mobile Main Campus. • Interfaced with Exxon Mobile and Harvey/Gilbane safety representatives to ensure every party’s safety concerns were addressed.• Relayed important safety messages to workers out in the field and ensured implementation of plans. • Observed work behaviors and completed loss prevention observations. • Conducted and presented daily safety toolbox topics for various work crew members.

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  Jacobs

  Oct 2014 - Oct 2015

  HSE

  Ensured Jacobs NAG projects were being performed in compliance with local, state and federal rules and regulations governing the work being performed. • Conducted field safety audits to ensure projects were being performed in accordance with EOM rules and regulations. • Maintained client policy and procedure requirements. • Implemented Last Minute Risk Assessments as A Behavior to The Field. • Wrote Brownfield Authority to Work Permits for Jacobs Activities.

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  Airswift

  Oct 2015 - Feb 2017

  Field Safety Representative for Chevron Phillips Chemicals/HSE

  Ensured the requirements of Chevron Phillips Chemical’s contractor safety management program were met on this large $1B project. • Provided HSE guidance, ensuring effectiveness of operational excellence initiatives. • Conduced reviews of the contractor’s health and safety program including participation in pre-job meetings, field safety oversight, and audits of contractor safety performance. • Monitored contractors’ work to ensure project field site safety requirements were satisfied. • Assisted in field inspections as well as conducted and participated in accident and incident investigations. • Participated in lessons learned gathering sessions to ensure the on-going success of the program. Show less

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  Shermco Industries

  Sept 2017 - Oct 2017

  Health Safety Environmental (HSE) Specialist

  Provided safety expertise for this electrical company, responding to and providing disaster restoration of electricity to Chevron Phillips Chemical. • Provided LOTO and daily toolbox talks to help crews safely complete their tasks and achieve their goals. • Provided corrective actions from first aid and one recordable, identifying labels required for alcohol bottles. • Notable achievement includes introducing the use of a fork lift extension with a hook to the site to lift motors instead of slings directly on forks. Show less

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  Fluor Corporation

  Mar 2018 - May 2018

  HSE Specialist

  Hired to assist and support HSE professionals during a power outage at a coal power plant, Plant Bowen. Promoted a productive and safe work environment through a high-level understanding of HSE processes and initiatives. • Assisted HSE professionals in recognizing and reducing safety instances to include injury, environmental degradation and unsafe working conditions and practices.• Assisted senior staff in conducting surveys, evaluations, inspections, and investigations of incidents and activities.• Gathered data as directed by supervisor to be used to monitor and track HSE standards, programs and goals. • Contributed to various other work activities including maintaining HSE-specific project files on testing for substance abuse, collecting environmental and health samples, and by providing personal protective equipment to project personnel. Show less

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  McDermott International Inc.

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  Health And Safety Advisor
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  Performance Contractors

  Aug 2018 - Nov 2018

  Safety
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  Total Safety US, Inc.

  Dec 2018 - Jan 2019

  HSE

  Safety for Low Voltage Technicians at Orange County Transportation Authority

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  JCL Safety Services LLC JCL Risk Services LLC

  Feb 2019 - May 2019

  HSE

  Providing Safety, writing permits for CHS for a full shutdown at CHS Refinery .

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  PSSI Companies, Inc./ Caliber Midstream

  May 2019 - Jun 2019

  HSE

  Providing Safety Consultation for Caliber Midstream.

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  Total Safety US, Inc.

  Jul 2019 - Sept 2019

  HSE

  Providing Safety Recommendations, Observations, Coaching. Daily crew visits for confirmation that Safety Systems used by Exxon were being implemented in the field.

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  Airswift

  Sept 2019 - Mar 2020

  EHS&S Turnaround Advisor

  · Developed and Planned TAR Safety in preparation for effective and safe work· Developed Confined Space Entry Plans and Confined Space Attendant Resource Sheets to be used as a tool during work activity· Assessed Job Site for Risks continuously; found, corrected and Coached other HSE and Supervision on these Hazards

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  Raising The Standard Consulting Inc.

  Jun 2020 - now

  Site Safety Health Officer