Christopher M. Edwards has over 30 years of experience in safety management and engineering roles. He has extensive experience developing, implementing, and managing safety programs for offshore and land-based oil and gas operations. He has worked for several major companies, including SBM Offshore, ExxonMobil, Hyperion Safety Services, and American Fire and Safety, where he developed safety manuals, conducted audits and inspections, trained personnel, and ensured regulatory compliance. Edwards holds numerous safety certifications and specialized training qualifications.

1. CHRISTOPHER M. EDWARDS
106 Cypress Island Road, St. Martinville, Louisiana 70582
diver7041@yahoo.com (337) 356-1966
OBJECTIVE
A position utilizing my extensive experience with onsite assessment, recommendations, implementation and
management of engineering, personnel, and company procedures for cost efficient safety improvements.
EXPERIENCE
Fleet Safety Coach and Advisor Monaco (Worldwide Travel)
SBM Offshore 11/2014-Present
• Conduct full audits of Management System adherence and culture on FPSO’s
• Manage Safety Team and teach/train them in safe work operations and emergency response
• Perform vessel and personnel assessments for safe work practices and compliance with co. procedures
• Assess compliance to SOLAS, ABS and other regulatory agencies to maintain certifications/licenses
• Oversee critical operations to ensure compliance with all regulations and company procedures
• Assist in rewriting of codes of practice in several areas including confined space, meters/air monitoring
• Perform high level communications and reporting to document all activities and recommendations
Lead Safety Officer Equatorial Guinea, West Africa
ExxonMobil 3/2014-11/2014
• Implement regulatory controls and update company safe work practices
• Oversee contractor development and compliance
• Verify and update all required and needed training
• Implement air monitoring program and all meter testing/calibrations
• Performed safety audits and inspections then recommended/verified corrective actions
• Gave safety presentations depending on needs and reinforced the BBS stop card program
Safety Manager Baton Rouge, LA
Hyperion Safety Services 11/2012-2/2014
• Developed entire safety program within compliance for upcoming work
• Instituted and authored safety documentation suite for safety division
• Introduced training matrix and conducted safety training in house
• Managed safety representatives in the field and offshore including IH work
• Conducted internal audits and performed corrective actions to completion
• Managed SEMS program, ISNetworld, and 32 field safety representatives
HSE and Compliance Manager New Iberia, LA
American Fire and Safety 9/2009-11/2012
• Managed 48 land and offshore safety representatives in the field
• Wrote SEMS program including HSE Manual, SOP’s, SWP’s and Mech.Integrity Pgm..
• Contracted with other companies to write their safety program and mange it
• Managed ISNetworld and PEC Premier websites for 6 companies including AFS
• Conducted all training including Safe Gulf, SEMS, Firefighting, NORM, H2S, etc.
• Oversaw all new employee orientations including uniforms, drug testing and paperwork
• Met with clients to promote work and get feedback on job performance

2. Safety and HR Manager (Contract) Belle Chasse, LA
Louisiana Oilfield Divers 4/2009-9/2009
• Completed overhaul of entire safety program.
• Authored HSE manual, Safe Work practices and Standard Operating Procedures manuals
• Initiated the SSE program, including observation card program and JSEA completion
• Initiated new employee safety orientation program, plus management of accidents and incidents
• Created directives for accident investigations, and documentation plus a complete audit of their dive
vessels.
• Safety department scored a 98% following a third party (Apache) audit. (Previous score was 67%)
H2S Superintendant Lead Safety Rep. Broussard, LA
Total Safety / Safety Consultants 2003- 4/2009
• Acted as H2S Supervisor and safety consultant in all aspects of drilling and production facilities
• Ensured air breathing systems and all ops met BSEE regulations plus conducted safety training and
drills.
• Worked with drill crews to improve site safety and conducted safety meetings
• Performed safety audits, inspections, orientations, and made improvements to company safety.
• Worked in locations offshore, plants, land rigs, and production facilities but most work was on drilling
rigs.
Of Note: Prior to 2003, I worked as a successful commercial diver and safety officer/supervisor since April
1990 for Oceaneering, Torch, and American Oilfield Divers
OTHER RELEVANT OCCUPATIONS AND EDUCATION
 United States Nuclear Naval Submarine Force, Certified (SS)
 Machinists Mate (SS) 3rd Class Petty Officer
 Manual & CNC Machinist (Mills/ Lathes), Precision surface grinding
 Radiation Safety Officer for two years
 Quality Control Inspector, Per Mil Standards, ISO 9000 shop
 Industrial Safety Supervisor- Nichols University, La.
 Commercial Diving School, Morgan City, LA,Graduate (3.91 GPA)
 Diving Medical Technician Trainee, Broussard, La.
 Naval Machinists Mate “A” School -Great Lakes, Ill.- Graduate
 Crane Operator, Inspector, Rigger API RP4D2D, sixth edition
 Hydraulic actuators and accumulators ,Great Lakes, III.- Graduate
 Naval Submarine School , Groton, Connecticut-Graduate
MEMBERSHIPS
Professional Society of Safety Professionals, National Safety Council, American Society of Welding Inspectors,
Professional Association of Diving Instructors, American Consortium of Archaeologists, American Safety
Consultants, Union of Behavior Based Safety Professionals, American Red Cross, Laughbaugh Association of
Teachers, U.S. Veterans association, National Eagle Scout Member, Motorcycle Awareness Campaign (Vice
President) and Safety officer of Harley Owners Group, Louisiana.

3. CHRISTOPHER M. EDWARDS
SAFETY TRAINING /CERTIFICATIONS
P.E.C. 1993, 1998, 2007, 2011 CPR/FIRST RESPONDER/Instructor
Crane Dyno.Testing Safety Dual API RP2D Rigger Certs.
Certified Crane Operator Job Hazard Analysis/Task Risk Analysis
Synthetic line Use H2S Course Director/Instructor
Forklift Operator/Instructor Chemical Spills- Prevention/Response
Bloodborne Pathogens Station Bill Creation
Stair/Ladder Safety DOT Drug and Alcohol
Lead Safety Fire Watch Certified-Instructor
Personal Protection Equip. P.A.D.I. Dive Master
Lockout/Tagout Nationally Certified Safety Manager
Material Handling Safety Advanced Water Survival- H.U.E.T.
Medical/Exposure Recording J.S.A. Analysis and Creation
Fire Prevention/MoMe Behavior Based Safety/S.T.O.P. Certified
Fire Extinguishers (repair/maint.) Electrical Safety
Drug/Alcohol Awareness (University of AZ.) Shipyard Competent Person
Hazardous Communication Certified Commercial Diver
Respiratory Protection Certified Naval Submariner
Red Cross Lifeguard Slips, Trips & Falls
Advanced Water Survival Environmental Awareness-Air monitoring
Community Safety Awareness Confined Space Instructor
Hyperbaric Technician –Certified Confined space/entry/Supervisor/Rescue
Hot work safety/permits/records Rig Pass Instructor Certified
Certified Safety Manager Trainer BP Safety Certified
Apache Safety Certified (ACE) EP Energy Safety certified
Fall Protection and Rescue Instructor Certified Safety Manager (Degree)
Confined Space Rescue/Supervisor Nationally Certified Auditor
Safe Gulf, Rig Pass TWIC and Passport First Aid Instructor - Certified
P.E.C. Certified Instructor (Core/Safe Gulf) Licensed Safety Professional
P.E.C. Train the Trainer (all classes) PEC Certified S.E.M.S. Instructor
Note: I have operated, instituted and managed behavior based safety systems since 2001 including design and
tracking software to maintain a database to insure employee compliance and participation. I have also worked
closely with drilling contractors such as Transocean, Hercules, Rowan, and several others under the direction
of BP, Shell, Chevron ExxonMobil, and most other major operators and independents. The Safety operating
procedure for each company is studied and then implemented thru compliance based safety meetings and
individualized training. I have excessive experience in the training mode and have a certificate from the
Columbia School of Broadcasting and am an experienced speaker in front of large groups. I have worked
strictly in the oilfield since April 1990 with an emphasis in drilling and exploration and construction but have
over 5 years direct experience in workover and completions (midstream). I am completely familiar with coil
tubing ops, wire line, and frac work. Lastly, I have extensive FPSO experience both in the production arena, but
in construction and cargo tank upgrades/repairs. I have worked on turreted vessels, spars, and fixed FPSO’s
including shipyard oversight/management of safety. I am also highly experienced in Microsoft Office,
reporting, databases and all email communication programs including internet search engines.
Above certificates provided upon request