Regulatory Compliance Field Service
Resume:
Oland T. Whitecotton Jr.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
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www.linkedin.com/in/oland-whitecotton
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH, & SAFETY LEADER
Results-driven leader with a proven track record of enhancing workplace safety, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational excellence across high-risk industries. Adept at managing large-scale, multi-site EHS programs for both manufacturing facilities and field service operations. Expertise in mitigating risks and implementing cost-saving environmental initiatives. Trusted advisor to executive leadership and cross-functional teams with a history of securing compliance with OSHA, EPA, FMCSA-DOT, and NFPA regulations. Experienced incident investigator utilizing methods from 5 Why to TapRoot.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Leadership Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Process Safety Management (PSM) Incident Investigation & Prevention Performing EHS Audits & Inspections Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Response Field Operations Safety Training & Workforce Development Manufacturing Operations Safety NFPA 70E & High Voltage Electrical Safety Worksite Construction Safety NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Compliance OSHA 29 CFR 1910 & 1926 Compliance EPA 40 CFR Compliance FMCSA DOT 49 CFR – Vehicle Fleet Safety Compliance Workers Compensation Claims Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES INC., Tulsa, OK 8/2017 – 3/2025
Regional Environment, Health, and Safety Manager
Directed and led a team of 12 EHS professionals across the US and Canada with a $2.5M annual budget for Halliburton’s Electric Submersible Pumps (ESP) division consisting of 30 facilities, 1400+ employees, and 200+ vehicle fleet. Drove Halliburton’s Journey to Zero philosophy focusing on achieving zero safety and environmental incidents.
Led the Chemical Management Program for the ESP division, ensuring 100% compliance with OHSA HAZCOM, and optimizing chemical purchasing processes.
Recognized as the High Voltage and Electrical Safety SME for Halliburton’s Western Hemisphere, providing program leadership which resulted in zero electrical injuries.
Reviewed and approved all EHS management system documents for Artificial Lift, ensuring alignment with corporate and regulatory standards, resulting in 100% audit compliance.
Managed and maintained EHS and insurance data for ISNetworld and third-party systems, securing a 99% compliance rating and strengthening Halliburton’s vendor partnerships.
Ensured 100% regulatory compliance, successfully leading EPA, State DEQ, and municipal Environmental Quality audits with zero major findings across all facilities.
Led incident reviews to identify root causes, implementing corrective actions, reducing preventable injuries 50% and enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency.
SUMMIT ESP, INC., Midland, TX 7/2014 – 8/2017
Environment, Health, and Safety Manager
Led the EHS program for electric submersible pump operations in the Permian Basin for 300 manufacturing employees and 80 field service technicians working at well sites.
Responsible for coordinating the review of 4 new facility construction plans and ensuring EHS compliance during construction, including continuous facility expansions.
Led incident reviews to identify root causes, implementing corrective actions, reducing preventable injuries 80% and enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency.
Reviewed and optimized Job Safety Analyses (JSA), ensuring hazard controls were up-to-date and 100% in compliance with all customer-unique JSA requirements.
EATON, Amarillo, TX 9/2011 – 7/2014
Environment, Health, and Safety Engineer
Led EHS operations for an iron foundry manufacturing over 100K different products for NEC and IEC applications, overseeing both employee safety and environmental compliance.
Managed Process Safety Management (PSM) for highly hazardous chemicals, ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating operational risks.
Reduced environmental costs from $352K annual expense into a $13K profit:
oRepurposed foundry sand with a construction firm, saving $220K annually.
oNegotiated scrap metal sales, generating $95K per year instead of giving it away.
oImplemented additional environmental optimizations, saving $48K annually.
oReduced landfill footprint by 60%, enhancing environmental sustainability efforts.
Achieved 100% compliance in EPA, TCEQ, and Department of Environmental Quality inspections, ensuring zero major findings.
DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL, Baghdad, Iraq 7/2009 – 9/2011
Environment, Health, and Safety Officer
Led safety operations for the U.S. Department of State air fleet in Iraq, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation for 500+ personnel, 3 dozen rotary-wing and fixed-wing aircraft, 60 vehicles, and multiple maintenance facilities at four operating locations.
Managed a team of 5 Safety Specialists, conducting audits and overseeing ground support operations to uphold safety and regulatory standards.
Developed and implemented Environment, Health, and Safety programs for a newly awarded U.S. Department of State contract supporting the U.S. Embassy in Iraq.
Collaborated with the U.S. Dept of State, U.S. Armed Forces, Iraqi national agencies, and government contractors to align EHS programs with mission-critical operations.
Oversaw EHS compliance during construction of new facilities including aircraft hangars, operations and control facilities, crew quarters, and associated living facilities.
BAKER HUGHES INC., Midland, TX 11/2006 – 7/2009
Environment, Health, and Safety Manager
Led health and safety operations for BHI employees in the Permian Basin, overseeing 4 manufacturing facilities and field service technicians working at customer well sites.
Implemented programs that lowered the TRIR from 6.0 to 1.4 during 2 year tenure.
Managed explosives safety programs for the Baker Atlas division of BHI, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation – Zero BATFE explosives safety violations.
WEST TEXAS VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, Big Spring, TX 8/2005 – 11/2006
Environment, Health, and Safety Manager
Led EHS management for a regional VA Medical Center and 10 outlying clinics.
Directed Emergency Management Programs, coordinating response plans with local and state fire, law enforcement, and emergency agencies.
Chaired key committees, including Safety, Environmental Protection, and Emergency Preparedness, driving policy implementation and risk mitigation.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Management, Magna Cum Laude
Bachelor of Science (BS), Occupational Safety & Health, Summa Cum Laude
Professional Certifications
•SPC – Safety Professional Certificate – National Association of Safety Professionals (NASP)
•CSM – Certified Safety Manager – NASP
•ASC – Advanced Safety Certificate – National Safety Council
Safety and Environment Training
•Certified Medic First Aid, CPR, AED instructor – HSI
•Certified Hydrogen Sulfide safety instructor – NASP
•OSHA 30 Hour General Industry
•OSHA 30 Hour Construction
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