Kenneth Motsenbocker, JD, CSP
The Woodlands, TX
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Accomplished HSE Management Professional
Dynamic, ambitious HSE leader with a proven record of achievement developing and directing HSE operations in ever-changing, dynamic environments. Intuitive leader with acute business acumen and expertise in daily operational and safety management systems.
Areas of Expertise:
Strategic Planning and Implementation
Cost Reduction and Avoidance
Root Cause Analysis Lead
Recruiting and Staffing Initiatives
Contract Development / Negotiations
Budget Administration / Management
Management Systems Development
Operations Analysis / Process Redesign
Team Leadership, Training and Mentoring
Emergency Response and Planning
Professional Experience
Marathon Oil Corporation – Houston, TX and Grand Junction, CO
HSE Supervisor (2010-2015)
Accountable for HSE strategy and execution of various HSE programs across Marathon Oil’s onshore and offshore operations. Managed reporting of all accidents/incidents and ensure effective corrective measures were implemented. Managed HSE metrics and the costs associated with hazard mitigation. Monitored HSE performance through evaluations of KPI’s and leading and lagging indicators. Reviewed contracts and proposals for potential drilling contractors and provided recommendation as to their qualifications. Certified Lead Investigator- Root Cause Analysis, accountable for investigation and determination of Near Miss and Recordable incidents. Developed and implemented Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) for Gulf of Mexico operations.
Initiated weekly teleconference meetings, with HSE professionals and senior management from Marathon Oil’s worldwide operations, to evaluate significant Good Catch, Near Miss and Recordable Incidents.
Coached and supported the organization in ensuring regulatory HSE changes were evaluated and the impact of potential changes understood.
Effectively oversaw Safety Management System audits in Norway, Poland, Scotland, Iraq, GOM, North Dakota and Oklahoma, ensuring that operations were compliant with Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
Created regulatory matrices for Marathon’s North America operational areas to track and update regulatory requirements, ensuring continuous compliance.
Implemented and managed Drilling and Completions HSE Management System in Kurdistan, Iraq, (the company’s most hazardous worksite) which exceeded US HSE Regulations and became a top HSE performer.
Developed and implemented Emergency Procedure Plans, Pre-safety Start Up Reviews, and SIMOP Plans.
HSE Contractor (2006-2010)
Responsible for ensuring that all Marathon drilling and completions operations met or exceeded all Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety requirements. Coordinated, developed and executed risk assessments for all operations to identify hazards and implement procedures to eliminate or mitigate those hazards for drilling and
completions. Supervised team of eight HES advisors.
Selected Contributions:
Effectively oversaw multiple rig moves ensuring continuous safety and DOT regulation compliance.
Ensured contractor safety management systems were aligned with corporate safety culture, making recommendations for change when appropriate.
Responsible for determining qualifications and hiring of HSE Advisors.
Developed and executed Risk Assessments, JSAs HAZIDs, SIMOPS and Rig Move Procedures.
Carbondale Fire Protection District – Carbondale, CO
Fire Fighter (Capt.)/EMS Director/Paramedic (1999 to 2007)
Ensured safety of personnel during fire and emergency operations. As On Call Officer responsible for being first on scene, establishing command, ordering additional resources, establishing incident command and provided situation reports for incoming units. Worked extensively with the Incident Command System.
Selected Contributions:
Developed EMS Care, Drug and Procedure Protocols which were adopted by 11 emergency response agencies.
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Additional experience, U.S. Navy
Education and Credentials
JD University of Denver, College of Law – Denver, CO (member of Law Review)
Bachelor of Business Administration National University – San Diego, CA
Professional Training: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) ~ Safety Leadership ~ BOSIET Certified
H2S Training ~ Well Control School – Supervisor ~ Root Cause Analysis – Lead Investigator
Behavioral Based Safety
Professional Associations
Board of Certified Safety Professionals ~ American Society of Safety Engineers