Senior HS&E Manager Owner Rep for Capital Projects

John V. Bourgeois

BCSP-OHST/CHST - CSHM-CERT#****

Telephone: 1-985-***-**** Email: *****************@*****.***

Thibodaux, Louisiana, US LinkedIn: john_bourgeois-5978aa39

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Highly accomplished and results-oriented Senior Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) Manager with over 25 years of progressive experience specializing in Owner Representative safety management for large-scale capital projects, turnarounds, and maintenance operations across diverse industrial sectors including petrochemical, manufacturing, and construction. Proven expertise in developing and implementing comprehensive safety programs, managing multi-disciplinary contractor teams (up to 2000+ personnel), ensuring strict regulatory compliance (OSHA, EM-385), and fostering a proactive, zero-incident safety culture. Adept at strategic planning, incident investigation (Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys), permit-to-work systems, behavior-based safety (BBS) auditing, and delivering impactful safety training and mentorship.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Owner Representative Construction Safety Management

Large Capital Project & Turnaround Safety Leadership

Contractor Safety Program Management (HASP/JSA Development & Review)

Permit-to-Work Systems (LOTO, Confined Space, Hot Work, Line Break, Excavation)

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys)

Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) Implementation & Auditing

Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, Client-Specific Standards)

Emergency Preparedness & Response Planning

Safety Training, Facilitation & Curriculum Development

Team Building, Leadership, Coaching & Mentorship

Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification

Multi-Site Safety Operations Management

Strategic HS&E Planning & Execution

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HS&E Manager (Capital Projects Owner Representative) HGA & Associates April 2026 Present

Serve as Owner/Client HS&E Representative for Honeywell, providing field safety leadership across multiple concurrent capital project areas.

Oversee HS&E compliance for ~200 general contractors and subcontractors; verify adherence to OSHA, client standards, and site-specific rules.

Lead onboarding/new-hire orientations; provide continuous field coaching, mentoring, and corrective guidance to drive safe behaviors.

Review and approve contractor HASPs and JSAs; confirm task-level controls, SIMOPS coordination, and readiness prior to work execution.

Investigate incidents and near misses using 5 Whys / Root Cause Analysis; drive corrective actions, lessons learned, and closure with contractor leadership.

Conduct BBS observations, audits, and targeted inspections; identify trends and implement focused interventions for recurring hazards and at-risk behaviors.

Issue and control high-risk permits (Line Break, Hot Work, Confined Space, Trenching/Excavation) and verify controls in the field.

Provide HS&E coverage for new construction, demolition, civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes; coordinate safe work practices across simultaneous operations.

HS&E Site Manager EXCEL Aug 2025 – Feb 2026

Project Types: Construction, Maintenance, Turnaround Client: BASF (GA)

Provided site-wide HS&E leadership for EXCEL supporting BASF (GA) during construction, maintenance, and turnaround activities.

Partnered with BASF operations, maintenance, and contractor leadership to align work execution with site policies, OSHA requirements, and client expectations.

Conducted new-hire orientations and daily field safety engagement; coached crews and supervisors on hazard recognition, at-risk behaviors, and stop-work authority.

Reviewed/verified JSAs, pre-task plans, and work packages; ensured controls were in place for SIMOPS and high-risk tasks prior to start.

Performed routine audits/inspections and BBS observations; documented findings, drove corrective actions to closure, and learned from the corrective actions.

Supported permit-to-work execution as needed (LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, Excavation/Trenching, Line Break) and verified field controls.

Participated in incident/near-miss investigations and contributed to root cause / 5 Whys analysis and corrective action tracking.

HS&E Manager (Owner Representative) Hargrove Engineering June 2024 – March 2025

Client: Owens Corning / BASF

Served as Client/Owner HS&E Representative for Owens Corning / BASF, providing safety governance for large capital project execution.

Managed HS&E compliance and performance for ~250 general contractors and subcontractors; verified alignment with OSHA requirements and site standards.

Led orientations and site safety meetings; delivered targeted training and field coaching to strengthen safe work behaviors and accountability.

Administered contractor qualification controls including drug screening coordination; reviewed/approved HASPs and JSAs for task-level hazard controls and SIMOPS readiness.

Issued and managed critical permits (Line Break, Hot Work, Lock Tag Try/LOTO, Confined Space, Trenching/Excavation) and verified field implementation.

Conducted BBS observations and compliance audits; tracked corrective actions to closure and communicated trends/lessons learned.

Led incident and near-miss investigations using 5 Whys / Root Cause Analysis; supported case management and return-to-work coordination as required.

Oversaw HS&E for high-hazard scopes: new construction, demolition, civil, pile driving, mechanical installs, scaffolding, insulation, substations/MCC installs, and cooling tower demolition/replacement.

HS&E Manager (Capital Projects Owner Representative) S & B Engineering July 2022 – May 2024

Client: Honeywell

Provided Owner Representative safety leadership for all large capital projects, ensuring adherence to Honeywell and regulatory safety standards.

Managed safety compliance and performance for approximately 180 general contractors and their subcontractors.

Responsibilities mirrored those at Hargrove Engineering, encompassing comprehensive oversight of contractor safety plans, permit systems, incident investigations, BBS programs, training, and mentorship across diverse project scopes including new construction, demolition, civil, mechanical, and electrical works.

HS&E Manager / Safety Director Civil Construction Contractors, LLC. Sept 2020 – July 2022

Spearheaded the corporate safety program as Safety Director, accountable for HS&E performance across all large capital and maintenance projects.

Directly managed safety for approximately 200 company employees and numerous subcontractors across multiple project sites.

Developed, implemented, and enforced company-wide safety policies, HASPs, JSAs, and permit-to-work systems (LOTO, Confined Space, Trenching/Excavation).

Led incident investigations, BBS auditing, and established comprehensive safety training programs.

Provided coaching and mentorship to all levels of employees, fostering a strong safety culture.

Oversaw safety for large capital new construction, demolition, civil, pile driving, mechanical, scaffolding, insulation, electrical substations, and MCC projects.

3rd Party Safety Manager (Owner Representative) Ford, Bacon, & Davis, LLC Aug 2019 – Sept 2020

Client: Honeywell

Acted as Owner Representative for Honeywell, managing safety across multiple large capital project sites.

Oversaw approximately 200 general contractors and their subcontractors, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Core duties included new hire orientations, HASP/JSA review, incident investigation (5 Whys), BBS auditing, permit issuance (Line Break, Hot Work, Confined Space, Trenching/Excavation), and extensive coaching/mentoring.

Managed safety for new construction, demolition, civil, mechanical, and electrical projects.

Permit Writer & Safety Coordinator (Owner Representative) UP Professional Solutions Dec 2017 – July 2019

Client: Valero Refinery

Supported Valero Refinery as an Owner Representative, focusing on permit writing and safety coordination for large capital projects.

Managed safety protocols for approximately 150 general contractors and subcontractors.

Key activities included HASP/JSA review, incident investigations, BBS auditing, issuing work permits (Safe Work, Hot Work, Confined Space, Trenching/Excavation), and providing mentorship.

Oversaw projects including civil works, pile driving, mechanical, scaffolding, insulation, electrical substations, MCC, cooling tower demo/replacement, and Tank Form new construction/demo.

Safety Supervisor CB&I Jan 2017 – Dec 2017

Client Site: Shintech

Directed safety operations for CB&I at the Shintech facility, overseeing a workforce of over 2000 CB&I employees and their subcontractors on a major capital project.

Implemented and enforced rigorous safety standards, managed HASP/JSA reviews, incident investigations, BBS audits, and issued critical work permits.

Provided extensive safety training, coaching, and mentorship to a large and diverse workforce.

Ensured safety compliance across extensive new construction activities including civil, mechanical, and electrical scopes.

Safety Consultant Aerotek April 2012 – May 2017

Client: Exterran

Provided dedicated safety consultancy for Exterran on their large capital projects.

Oversaw approximately 150 Exterran contractors, ensuring adherence to safety plans (HASP/JSA), conducting incident investigations, BBS audits, and managing work permits.

Delivered necessary safety training and conducted safety meetings.

Project scopes included mechanical installations, scaffolding, Fin Fan replacements, and work on large diesel compressors and turbines.

PREVIOUS ROLES (2001 – 2012)

Project Safety Manager, Turner Industries (March 2012 – April 2012)

Project Safety Manager, Cajun Deep Foundations, LLC. (Feb 2011 – March 2012)

Safety Manager for Beach Operations, ES&H, Inc. (May 2010 – Feb 2011)

Safety Supervisor, Atlantic Scaffolding (Jan 2010 – May 2010)

Turnaround Safety Manager, Turner Industries Group, LLC. (Jan 2007 – Jan 2010)

Safety Consultant/ES&H, ES&H, Inc. (Oct 2006 – Nov 2007)

Safety Manager, Yates Construction (Hovensa) (Aug 2006 – Oct 2006)

Safety Representative for Dow Chemical, ES&H, Inc. (July 2005 – Aug 2006)

Project Safety Manager at Valero Refinery, Brand Skyview (Jan 2005 – July 2005)

Project Safety Manager at Exxon Refinery, Port City (Jan 2004 – Jan 2005)

Project Safety Manager, Brand Scaffolding (Jan 2003 – Jan 2004)

Project Safety Manager, PALA Interstate (Jan 2002 – Jan 2003)

Project Safety, Performance Contractors (Jan 2001 – Jan 2002)

CERTIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), (BCSP) – Feb. 2025

Certified Health & Safety Technician (CHST), BCSP – Cert. # 430813973 (10-19-2022)

Medic First Aid / CPR / AED Certified (6-8-2026)

OSHA 500 Trainer Course: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Construction Industry (Aug 2001)

OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training Course

40-Hour HAZWOPER (May 2001) & HAZWOPER Train the Trainer (May 2001)

EM-385-1-1 Level 1 & Level 2 (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) (July 2011)

Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Training (ACIG, May 2011; Incident Investigation Purpose and Process, June 2011)

Near Miss-Hazard Recognition – Investigation Reporting (July 2011)

Supervisor Training in Accident Reduction Techniques (S.T.A.R.T.) (July 2011)

Fall Protection Competent Person (July 2011)

EDUCATION

Process Technician Program

Louisiana Technical College 1999

Coursework in Safety & Program Planning, Loss Control, Government Regulatory Agencies, Industrial Safety, Drug Abuse in Industry

Nicholls State University 1997

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program

Thibodaux Vocational College 1994

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