Brian Akkerman, Crsp Email & Phone Number

Reporting directly to the COO office and leading HSE for all InnoTech locations under the Government of Alberta. Collaborating with Alberta Innovates and CFER. Engagement survey results indicating Safety as #1 for the first time in company history.Crisis Management Team Health & Safety Lead, including business recovery and continuity. Designing and implementing the high standards and safety initiatives required for us to be recognized as a Top 75 / Top 80 Employer in Alberta.InnoTech Alberta was formerly known as the Alberta Research Council and Alberta Innovates Technology Futures.AUPE union environment.

Reporting directly to the COO, provided technical guidance and leadership for the implementation and maintenance of Health and Safety strategies, policies, and procedures globally. Led Health and Safety for the entire company.• Reduced recordable injuries by 100% and achieved 1-year injury free record, with all locations attaining downward injury trend• Overhauled the Incident Management system to take a more proactive approach using hierarchy of controls rather than a reactive focus; this required implementing solutions that worked from the top down that not only aimed to make existing duties safer, but also evaluated what changes could take the risk out entirely. • Oversaw 800+ employees and contractors worldwide

Canada & Usa

Implemented effective strategies, programs, policies, and initiatives. Led cross-functional teams and projects while developing HS&E professionals and personnel at all levels of organization.• Supported and oversaw West Region: 10 locations across multiple divisions (Oilfield, Epoxy, Forest Products), within western Canada and western USA, including 8 manufacturing operations and 2 research and development (R&D) laboratories with 350+ site personnel and contractors.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Led largest, highest producing, and most profitable site in division, with up to 150 site personnel and contractors. Collaborated with teams, regional leaders, and corporate to build HS&E competency and implement process improvements. Coordinated and performed industrial hygiene testing.• Shifted safety culture, ensuring company was seen as desirable place to work.• Cultivated connections, increased incident (near miss) reporting 300%, and prioritized / supported completion appropriate action plans, reducing injury rate 50%; earned Top 3 Most Improved Site award.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Managed Site Health and Safety Program. Focused on field interactions, data management, HSE documentation, operations, and hazard / risk analysis. Integrated regulations throughout plant, process, and laboratories. • Oriented and trained contractors and site personnel, ensuring HS&E competency.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Designed and coordinated projects for new product development. Served as Lead R&D Health and Safety Representative and member / co-chair of Joint Work Site Health and Safety Committee. • Completed multiple projects that improved efficiency, reduced batch time, decreased internal and customer costs (alternative material replacements), and increased margin on materials (MoM) and profit. Collaborated with the Alberta Research Council.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Hired as a contractor by Hexion Inc.

Sherwood Park And Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Overseeing multiple departments and personnel.CLAC union environment.

Occupational Health And Safety

Distinction

Chemical Technology, Chemical Technology/Technician

Honours