Christopher Jannise

Results-driven Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Manager with 13+ years of hands-on leadership spanning oil & gas, heavy equipment manufacturing, scale systems, and precast concrete operations. Proven track record of cutting incident rates by 50%, earning OSHA SHARP designation, and managing multi-site regulatory compliance. Skilled in aligning safety oversight, site audits, and employee training with operational production goals.

Environmental, Health, & Safety Manager - Jensen Precast - Phoenix & Tucson, AZ

(2024-05 - 2026-08)

• Directed all EHS programs across two major manufacturing facilities, maintaining 100% compliance with county and state air quality permits.
• Administered site safety training (overhead crane, forklift) and revamped the new-hire EHS orientation curriculum.
• Executed monthly multi-facility safety meetings and structured hazard identification walks to drive site-wide accountability.

Safety & Quality Compliance Manager - Southwestern Scale Company, LLC - Phoenix, AZ

(2020-11 - 2024-04)

• Guided facility through rigorous audits to earn prestigious OSHA SHARP (Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program) status.
• Reduced Total Recordable Incident Rates (TRIR) by 50% by standardizing pre-task equipment checks and weekly safety briefings.
• Selected as Vice Chairman of the Arizona Rock Products Association (ARPA) Transportation and Safety Committee (2023).
• Oversaw complete DOT fleet compliance, including ELD log monitoring, annual vehicle inspections, and DISA drug/alcohol screening.
• Maintained active client account approvals on third-party compliance platforms, including Avetta and ISNetworld.
• Conducted interstate facility audits across regional site locations as needed.

Safety Specialist - UTLX Manufacturing - Alexandria, LA

(2018-07 - 2020-07)

• Managed facility safety audits and root-cause incident investigations for a large-scale tank car manufacturing plant.
• Collaborated with department managers to track, verify, and measure the long-term effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Developed and led monthly and annual safety training sessions for plant personnel.

Safety Technician - Tanner Services - Eunice, LA

(2015-05 - 2018-07)

• Oversaw site-level EHS protocols and job site compliance across four regional oilfield service facilities.
• Evaluated Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) to increase field participation and mitigate high-risk site tasks.
• Administered DOT and Non-DOT drug and alcohol testing programs while ensuring all workforce certifications remained current.

Shop Tech / First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor / Asst. Training Manager - TanMar Companies - Eunice, LA

(2008-10 - 2015-04)

• Developed and delivered certified safety training programs, including PEC SafeLand/SafeGulf, H2S Awareness, Safe Driver, and Forklift operation.
• Conducted daily operational safety briefings and managed DISA-certified drug and alcohol testing programs.
• Monitored shop operations and conducted routine inspections to enforce strict compliance with regulatory safety standards.

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health - Columbia Southern University