Gerry Pearson
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Gerry Pearson

Managing Partner

About Gerry

​Gerry was a founding member of Shirley Parsons Professional Services in 2005 with the aim of becoming the world’s go-to organisation for HSEQ. With the business market leader in EMEA, Gerry co-founded Shirley Parsons in the US in 2014. It has now grown rapidly with locations in Boston and LA.

Gerry has been involved in Project Services since 2014 overseeing a strategic partnership that provides staff augmentation services delivering major projects across the renewable energy and technology sectors. In 2016, Gerry initiated Leadership First; a community that promotes a “Mind-set Approach” to long term change, leading to better business outcomes

EHS Director

$160k - 180k per year

Houston

A specialist manufacturing company is searching for a Director of Environmental Health & Safety to join its team. The Director will be actively involved in hands-on, tactical, and strategic duties, and serve as a prominent leader in promoting company-wide engagement at all levels. This role requires frequent travel of up to 70% to a company site located outside of Texas.The Role: Promote a proactive safety culture at all levels of the organization, with heavy focus on employee engagement towards the safety programDevelops enterprise-wide strategy, work plans and goals to meet the organizations’ health and safety objectivesDevelop PPE standards, DOT compliance, facilitate training and safety assessments, metrics development and reporting. Identify, develop and deliver safety training in areas such as: safety regulation, hazardous conditions, use of tools and equipment etc. Ensure company continually remains compliant and informed of industry regulatory changes when it comes to bodies such as OSHA  The Candidate: Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Industrial Hygiene, engineering or other field with applicable Safety and Health experience10+ years of experience with Health & Safety, preferably in the chemical industry.5+ years in management leading a team of health and safety professionalsA proven leader, with strong communication skills who can engage with internal & external stakeholders alikeCertified Safety Professional (CSP); or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and/or other safety certification programs are preferred.  

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Regional Sr. Safety Manager

$185k - 215k per year + 15% STI: 18% LTI + relo

Chino

One of the North America's largest aggregates, cement and construction materials company is looking for a Regional Sr. Safety Manager to join their team in the Chino, CA area. Working throughout California, you would be responsible for leading safety performance across all their facilities - ensuring a commitment towards safety excellence across all operational teams. This represents a fantastic opportunity to join an industry leader, where you will be given every platform to succeed in the role.The Role: Promote a proactive safety culture at all levels of the organization, with heavy focus on employee engagement towards the safety programWork closely with regional leadership in highlighting successes, focus areas and KPI's throughout the region, in order to continually develop the safety program Undertake job-site inspections, hazard observations, near miss investigations and audits across all operational projects and sites, as deemed necessaryTrain, coach and mentor operation leaders and safety professionalsIdentify, develop and deliver safety training in areas such as: safety regulation, hazardous conditions, use of tools and equipment etc. Ensure company remains compliant and informed of industry regulatory changes when it comes to bodies such as OSHA & MSHA The Candidate: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety, Engineering or other related discipline (Required)10+ years hands on safety leadership experience in either building materials, aggregates, heavy manufacturing or similar environmentsProven experience overseeing Workers Comp Self-starter who is able to work autonomously Excellent leadership and communication skills, able to interface with employees at all levels of the organizationBased in the Chino, CA area - with the ability to travel across CA (circa. 30%)

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