Brad Gushlak
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Experienced and educated in Occupational Health & Safety, with a background in an EHS Leadership for Canadian and US assets. My goal is to excel as an Occupational Health & Safety Director by integrating proactive measures aligned with the overall strategy of corporate and operational teams. I will utilize operations and safety experience to enhance team effectiveness in a collaborative manner, supporting them to influence the business towards continuous improvement of the operational safety management system. This integration involves aligning team and business to implement sustainable processes, efficient principles, and value-add techniques.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Roughneck
Noble, Simmons and Beaver Drilling
Senior Process Safety Advisor
Ovintiv
10.2023 - Current
- Process was moved from EHS to the Ovintiv technical group called the Chiefs
- Manage the process safety program companywide
- Ensure PSM regulations are satisfied in Canada and the US
- Integrate and improve process safety practices
- Support the technical incident investigations and risk analysis
Risk Management Corporate Safety Manager
Ovintiv
10.2017 - 10.2023
- I work with EHS and the business leadership to develop the EH&S strategy and set the annual objectives
- Then lead a team focused on achieving goals that support the companywide implementation in both Canada and the US of Process Safety, Safety Management System oversight and Service Provider Management
- Most recently I have developed the process and lead a group that integrates companywide incident corrective actions
- Achieved a frequency reduction in scorecard Process Safety Events for 3 consecutive years
- Zero business interruptions due to ISN migration during the acquisitions
- Aided my team in achieving the board approved audit plan
- Helped facilitate service provider management improvements
- Developed working relationships with the business in all operating areas
- Aided in major emergency response(s)
- Played a role in the seven consecutive safest years ever at Ovintiv
- Lead the Process Safety steering committee
- My team aided in the development of a new corporate 2021 scorecard that incorporates ESG metrics
EH&S Manager COA
Encana
09.2013 - 10.2017
- As Ovintiv evolved, I have been able to support the EHS functions of all disciplines by effectively leading a team of advisors
- Helped lead high impact incident investigations
- Worked with different business functions to implement safety initiatives
- Produce monthly reporting functions to different disciplines
- Maintain field leadership time to help develop the EHS culture
- In 2016 managed all EH&S disciplines for approximately one year for Canada
- Utilized my leadership training to develop the advisors that reported to me
EH&S Coordinator
Encana
07.2012 - 09.2013
- Provided EH&S guidance for field advisors and support the Encana safety management system
- Helped administered the Ethos safety program to the facilities and pipeline group
- Leading indicator reporting was the highest the group has ever had
- Implemented an HPC process with hard goals for field advisors
- Lead a division wide safety stand down
EH&S Advisor
Encana
12.2010 - 06.2012
- Ensured EnCana’s safety system was administered to the Hythe gas plant and Hythe field
- A record number of leading indicators reported in my area
- Ensured safe operations during high-risk tasks such as facility start ups
- Helped improve key safety documents such as the job kick off meeting form
- Performed tap root investigations for different disciplines
HSE Site Lead NWOC
BP Canada Energy Company
06.2010 - 11.2010
- Facilitated BP’s HSE program with the aid of local management and corporate direction in the Wapiti, Valhalla and Chinchaga operating areas
- No injuries during my tenure by implementing a new control of work process
- Made field time a priority and prepared several turnarounds on a tight schedule
- Quickly picked up on the BP processes and practices such as their standard codes of practice
Loss Control Advisor
Talisman Energy
07.2006 - 06.2010
- Administered the Talisman HSE program to over 180 operators in consultation with management to achieve excellent results
- Created and conducted many different types of audits and inspections
- Lead several TapRoot investigations
- Engrained BBS safety in the frontline culture
- Helped implement process safety metrics and components across Canadian operations
- Ensured emergency response preparedness and regulatory requirements were met
- Ensured industrial hygiene compliance measures were in place
Gas Plant Operator
Talisman Energy
02.2001 - 06.2004
- Operated the Teepee Creek sour gas plant in both the board and process positions
- Completed my fourth-class power engineering through correspondence while operating
- Took on special projects such as the installation of two dehy vapor recovery units and Sulphur plant optimization
Maintenance Operator
Jay Dee Operating and Maintenance
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Performed maintenance at the Gold Creek, Rio Alto sour gas field
- Went from a helper to operating my own maintenance/picker truck
- Performed pigging, wellsite and plant maintenance
Education
CHSC Designation – Certified Health and Safety Consultant -
Health And Safety Professionals Canada
Certified Enform COR Auditor -
Energy Safety Canada
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate -
University of Alberta
Edmonton, ABTap Root Advanced Investigation Team Leader Course - Root cause analysis and smart action development
Tap Root
Dale Carnegie Graduate - Public speaking training
SAIT Solis - Completed operator II level
Class 4 Power Engineer -
Business Administration Certificate Program - Specialized in marketing and management
Advanced High School Diploma -
Spirit River, AlbertaEMBA Designation - Executive Master’s - Occupational health and Safety
University of Fredericton
10.2023
CRSP Designation – Canadian Registered Safety Professional -
11.2010
Skills
- Management System Strategy and Development
- Process Safety Program Management
- Leadership and People Development
- Technical Expertise - Process Knowledge
- Process Optimization and Initiative Development
- Canadian and US Regulations
Phone
cell, (587) 580-6609
Industryassociations
- ESC Process Safety Committee
- Canadian Society of Chemical Engineers PSM Division member
- CSSE Member
- Canadian Society of Safety Engineers
Languages
Timeline
Senior Process Safety Advisor
Ovintiv
10.2023 - Current
Risk Management Corporate Safety Manager
Ovintiv
10.2017 - 10.2023
EH&S Manager COA
Encana
09.2013 - 10.2017
EH&S Coordinator
Encana
07.2012 - 09.2013
EH&S Advisor
Encana
12.2010 - 06.2012
HSE Site Lead NWOC
BP Canada Energy Company
06.2010 - 11.2010
Loss Control Advisor
Talisman Energy
07.2006 - 06.2010
Gas Plant Operator
Talisman Energy
02.2001 - 06.2004
Maintenance Operator
Jay Dee Operating and Maintenance
01.1999 - 01.2001
Dale Carnegie Graduate - Public speaking training
SAIT Solis - Completed operator II level
Class 4 Power Engineer -
Business Administration Certificate Program - Specialized in marketing and management
Advanced High School Diploma -
EMBA Designation - Executive Master’s - Occupational health and Safety
University of Fredericton
CRSP Designation – Canadian Registered Safety Professional -
Roughneck
Noble, Simmons and Beaver Drilling
CHSC Designation – Certified Health and Safety Consultant -
Health And Safety Professionals Canada
Certified Enform COR Auditor -
Energy Safety Canada
Occupational Health and Safety Certificate -
University of Alberta
Tap Root Advanced Investigation Team Leader Course - Root cause analysis and smart action development
Tap Root
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