Robert Gilbert, CPEA, CPSA, CSMP, CESCO, CSM
Montgomery, Texas 77316
C: 281-***-**** **********@*****.***
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-gilbert-cpea-cpsa-cesco-csmp-95220019/
Safety Advisor/Manager
A versatile, collaborative, accomplished, and knowledgeable management professional with a successful track record and a flair for leading people in the right direction. Experience close to 25 years in HSE management. Outstanding organizational and problem-solving skills. Highly collaborative with a talent for building productive relationships that allow smooth functioning while driving others towards excellence and attaining business goals. Possess verifiable leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills that help put across things with a crisp point. A remarkably successful mentor to peers and colleagues, owing to exceptional people skills. Have a solid track record in achieving the set goals and delivering personal best at every step of the way to provide optimal results. Thrive in fast-paced business environments and cherish a chance to self-manage things through the innate problem-solving skills and never say never attitude.
Skill Areas
w Accident/Incident Investigations w Proficiency In Compliance Policies & Regulations w Reporting & Recordkeeping w Training, Mentoring & Coaching w PPE w Fall Prevention/Protection w LOTO w Confined Space w Trenching & Excavation w Permitting, JSA/AHA Task Awareness w Behavioral Base Safety Management (BBS) w Safety/Quality Evaluation & Audits w Emergency Preparedness, Response & Action Plans w Loss Prevention & Risk Management w Facility/Site Safety Officer w W/C Claims Management w ROI: Reducing Costs, EMR’s & TIRR Ratings
Professional Experience
Promoting, coaching, mentoring, and support a safe culture - Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) observations. Communicate effectively on all levels of the management organization.
Support Managers with inspections, Incident Investigations, and observations to prevent injury. Knowledge and experience with operations, site management, all phases of site work.
Managing site/field inspections, medical surveillance, substance testing programs, and risk and claims management to reduce W/C claims and costs.
Prepare compliance documentation and auditing for and by ISNetworld, PICS, PEC, DISA, NCMS, Zurich N/A Captive Groups, ACIG Captive Group, etc.
Develop and enforce standards and programs in the pipeline, O & G, LNG, NLG, USACE, transmission, power, manufacturing, industrial constructions projects, and facilities sites.
Reducing company and employees' risk, exposure, and lowering costs, EMR and TRIR rating.
Conducting training, recordkeeping, assessments, surveillance, investigation, and process audits on different levels (ISO/OSHA, HAZID, HAZOP, JSA’s, etc.). ISO/HSE recordkeeping and statistical reporting.
Implemented and achieved ISO 9000, 9001, and 14001, 18000 certifications for facilities. Develop, write, implement, and train on permits permitting process, HSE policies, and procedures.
Developing and implementing site documents; JSA/AHA, Safety Plans, Emergency Preparedness/ Response, Action Plans, site plans, and compliance documents.
Managing HSE, QA/QC, and HR staff and personnel to improve profits, contract, bid reviews for lean management.
Provide HSE support in engineering design (working with EPC engineers) to maintain OSHA compliance for construction, manufacturing, and fabrication.
Best Practice: developing Safety Management Systems (SMS), performing field assessments and site surveillance, advising and coaching on HSE requirements, statutory compliance.
Professional Experience
2024 – Present Leisnoi, Inc. Conroe, Texas SSHO
Conroe TX-Rotary-Wing Runway Project
2023-2024 Compass Group, Houston, TX HSE Manager- Hard Services
Woodcreek Rela state site services
2020-2023 JHA Safety Services, Houston, TX
HSE Lead/Manager, Operations support, Operator, AND Permit Writer
Contract position for the Lyondellbasell Projects, OXY/Ineos Chemical Projects, TPC plant-wide Projects
2019-2020 Timec Specialized Services, Pasadena, TX Sr Safety Lead
Contract position for the Lyondellbasell Bayport-BYO Railcar and wash rack projects
2018-2019 Columbia Scaffolding Services, Ltd. Houston, TX Site HSE Manager
Contract position for Lone Star FRAC 6/7 NLG Projects
2017-2018 Sunbelt Rentals at Freeport LNG - Freeport, TX Site HSE Director
Contract position at the Freeport LNG Projects (multiple EPA and Federal wetlands sites)
2016-2017 JP Services - Houston, TX QHSE Manager
Contract position with a Pipeline inspection and hydro-testing company and projects.
2015-2016 OTC of Texas - Beeville, TX Sr. HSE Consultant/Advisor
Contract 3rd party safety, training, auditing, inspections and compliance consulting for various clients
2012-2015 L-Con, Inc. Engineering & Constructors - Houston, TX Director HSE
Staff position for large EPC construction firm overseeing HSE and QA/QC compliance
2006-2012 Aqua Drill International - Dickinson, TX Global QHSE Manager
Global QHSE Staff position for an international engineering, environmental and H2O blasting and remote company
Prior Employments Details
2003-2006 Land Coast, Inc. - New Iberia, LA Safety Director
2002-2003 Canyon Offshore - Houston, TX Global QHSE Manager
Professional Development & Credentials
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Occupational Safety and Health Johnstown University
BEAC: Certified Professional Environmental Auditor of Health and Safety (CPEA)
BEAC: Certified Process Safety Auditor (CPSA)
ISHM: Certified Safety Management Practitioner (CSMP)
NREP: Certified Environmental and Safety Compliance Officer (CESCO)
TSA: Certified Safety Manager (CSM) and Certified Safety Superior (CSS)
Texas A&M: OSHA 500 (1926 Standards) & OSHA 501 (1910 Standards) 40 hours
TEEX & USF: OSHA 10, & 30, (March 2024)
Professional Development & Credentials continued
TEEX: Excavation/Trenching and Fall Protection Competent Person
USACE: Safety and Health EM-385-1-1, 24 Hour (March 2024)
University of Texas: Basic Industrial Hygiene Techniques (IHT), and MSHA training (blue card)
Purdue University Calumet: Engineering and Safety Scaffolding Management
STI (Scaffold Training Institute): Scaffold Competent Person and train the trainer
US Navy/Texas AM: Fire Fighting Schools
TEEX: Construction and Project Management
US DOT: Safety Compliance, Safety Auditing, DOT Hazmat, and Hazwoper
American Heart Association: First Aid/CPR and Bloodborne Pathogens
NHSA: Standard First Aid/CPR & AED (March 2024)
Quality Advantage LLC: ISO 9001-2008 Lead Auditor
OTC: Hazardous Waste Management and Emergency Response
Accident and Incident Investigation trained w/ Root Causes
PEC: SafeGulf & SafeLand
Behavioral Safety Process (BSP) trained
Pipeline Operator Qualification (OQ NCCER & Veriforce) training: AOC trained.
City of Houston (HFD): High-Rise Fire Warden
Lyondell Permit Writer/Auditor
Shell Permit Representative/Auditor
Proficient in MS Office/Adobe products and numerous software applications
Professional Memberships:
ASSE, BEAC, IIA, NREP, ISHM, and Life Member of BASS and the NRA.
My LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-gilbert-cpea-cpsa-cesco-csmp-95220019/
Military Experience:
US Navy Veteran with an honorable discharge as an Engineering Draftsman for Tactical Engineering Group with a 2nd degree Top Secret clearness and classification