1. John Christos
HSE Professional
Professional Summary
John Christos is a HSE management professional with over 13 years experience in the oil and gas
and construction industries. He has successfully developed and implemented safety programs for a
major oil and gas service company. He has assessed existing safety practices frameworks, identified
gaps and inefficiencies and developed strategies to better utilize the HSE Management System
within organizations. John has gained extensive experience in safety audits, incident investigation,
policy and procedure development based on regulatory and client requirements, document
management and HSE reporting. He has a thorough understanding of regulations, the regulatory
process and acumen for HSE industry standards. He has demonstrated strong leadership, research
expertise, risk assessment and analysis, collaborative team planning, and relationship building with
a proven ability to coach and mentor junior level specialists for career and role development and
growth.
John has excellent communication and project management capabilities. He has an innate ability to
effectively interface with all levels of management, client, and stakeholders internally and externally.
He is widely respected for his initiative, follow up persistence, drive, integrity and commitment to
service excellence.
Professional Qualifications and Training
Dale Carnegie Training – Certified and Trained Coach
Disability Management (Worker’s Compensation Board of Alberta)
Team Leadership Training Program (Management Training)
HSE Leadership Academy – Trainer/Coach
Negotiation Skills
Situational Leadership
Education
Occupational Health & Safety Certificate, University of Alberta, Faculty of Extension
Undergoing Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation
Criminal Justice Program, Columbia College
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Bow Valley College
Languages
English, Greek
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2. John Christos
Employment history
Bossi Construction Ltd. 2016 - Present
Calgary, Alberta
Project Manager
Responsible for coordination, planning, scheduling, materials and supervision of multiple
construction projects
Execution and delivery of projects with deficiencies completed. Solutions for challenges of unique
circumstances of as builds
Ensure client satisfaction through business development, quality control, and continuous client
interface management
Recruitment and development of relations with sub-contractors which comply with all current
regulatory and client requirements for projects
Business development and proposal bids for potential new business and projects.
Complete scopes of work and estimates for new projects
Management and interface of all parties including employees, sub-contractors, clients, etc.
Whaler Industrial Contracting Inc.
A Trotter & Morton Company 2014 - 2015
Calgary, Alberta
HSE Manager
Responsible for the design, implementation, communication and coordination of all
environmental, health, and safety programs for the Division. Developed and provided technical
and administrative direction on all HSE decisions of critical importance to overall Division
objectives, operations, and profitability
Directed the resources and activities of the Division to support the HSE programs by providing
advice and guidance to the Company Senior Management
Continually maintained an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge and preparedness across
the Division to create a culture that prioritized effective HSE and balanced overall associated
costs
Reviewed internal HSE policies and practices to ensure relevant and appropriate; conduct
hazard and risk assessments and change existing, or develop new recommendations from these
assessments
Served as the Division liaison within the field of HSE when called upon to address regulatory
agency compliance issues, third party safety & liability consultants and subcontractor
representatives
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Responsible for staffing and directing the Divisions HSE Department, including the management
of all Field Safety Leads and Advisors
Responsible for the development of an annual budget recommendations and implementation
Provided regular written reports, as well as other production-related results and updates to the
Senior Management Team
Assisted project team in investigation of all project incidents (Recordable Incidents, Near Miss
and First Aid) and ensured proper records are completed and submitted. Assisted in
implementation of corrective actions as it relates to the incident and ensure “lessons learned” are
communicated throughout the Company and are incorporated into the program, where necessary
Actively participated in the scheduling of safety meetings across Company locations to review
HSE performance and policies
Addressed specific reporting and record keeping requirements as per OSHA guidelines, as well
as other pertinent safety/regulatory compliance matters and ensured project sites are in
compliance
Assisted with and participated in sales presentations, bid tenders and proposals for HSE specific
content
Conducted regular site visits/audits
Managed subordinates and responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of
employees
Carried out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company’s Policies & Procedures.
Responsibilities included training employees under management; planning, assigning and
directing work; and addressing complaints and issue management and resolution.
Baker Hughes Canada Company 2008 - 2014
Calgary, Alberta
(Promoted) Senior HSE Advisor, Southern Area (Canada) 2011 - 2014
Managed the application and delivery of the Alberta Partnership Audit Standard Equivalency
(PASE), through to approval by the Alberta government and executed deliverable compliant with
the program standards with high level success
Developed regional action plan for industry standards of maintenance safety program to Enform,
which was accepted.
Initiated gap analysis from previous audit to comply with industry standards and organizational
needs
Assessed existing safety practices framework, identifying gaps and inefficiencies to create a
strategy to better utilize the HSE Management System within the organization
Conducted safety audits and inspected facilities within geographic area of responsibility to
ensure a safe working environment and compliance with regulatory laws
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Administered orientations, visited work sites to ensure practical, cost-effective measures were in
place within the workplace, and a Safety Culture exists to ensure employees are accountable
and responsible for health, safety and environmental conditions and practices
Analyzed and interpreted scientific and technical journals, financial reports and regulatory
documents.
Developed procedures based on regulatory and client requirements
Presented information and responded to questions and concerns from employees, managers,
clients and the general public. Responded to inquiries from clients and regulatory agencies
Coached and mentored lower level specialists for role development and growth
HSE Specialist, Canada 2008 - 2011
Coordinated and executed environmental and safety programs to ensure practical, cost- effective
measures are in place within the workplace, Worked to ensure compliance with government laws
and regulations and BHI policies
Handled more difficult, complex assignments involving performing audits and inspections
Assisted management in developing procedures based on regulatory and client requirements
PCL Construction Management Inc. 2003 - 2008
Calgary, Alberta
(Promoted) Project Loss Prevention Supervisor 2006 - 2008
Responsible for investigating incidents, tracking trends, performing injuries analysis, maintaining
documentation and legislative standards
Performed hazard assessments and developed on-site safety programs by breaking down tasks
and developing processes to eliminate injury and make processes as safe as possible
Conducted audits of safety program and provide recommendations
Oversaw disability management of injured workers by assisting them with development of
workplace integration programs to get them back to regular duties
Monitored injured workers’ progress and developed an integrated back to work program
Liaised with Worker’s Compensation Board and injured workers’ employers to develop safety
programs to prevent further injuries
Provided written and verbal communications of issues and new processes to all interested
stakeholders
Reported to project team, comprised of Site Project Manager, Construction Manager and
Superintendent
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Loss Prevention Coordinator 2003 - 2006
Sourced suppliers of safety equipment and supplies, including negotiating costs and shipping
terms with vendors
Reviewed job procedures to ensure adherence to regulatory compliances and resolved any
issues
Facilitated safety and environmental courses
Prepared month end safety documentation of hazard recognition and control
Reported to District Loss Prevention Manager and District Manager of PCL at district level
Canada Safeway 1991 - 2003
Calgary, Alberta
(Promoted) Assistant Manager
Assisted with interviewing and hiring of general store clerks
Scheduled, delegated, supervised and disciplined personnel
Conducted staff performance reviews
Resolved any customer, personnel or operational concerns
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