CHAD CHRISTENSEN
Indianapolis
Summary
Environmental, Health & Safety professional with 8+ years of experience developing, implementing, and supporting EHS programs across office, field, and mobile technician environments. Skilled in hazard recognition, incident investigations, safety training, environmental compliance, and regulatory oversight (OSHA, EPA, DOT, FMCSA). Strong analytical abilities with proven experience driving corrective action, improving safety performance, and supporting continuous improvement aligned with Cox Automotive’s safety culture of caring and accountability.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Analyst II
Cox Automotive Inc.
Indianapolis
01.2021 - Current
- Support the operational implementation of standardized EHS programs, strengthening a proactive culture of safety, compliance, and performance.
- Analyze safety data including leading and lagging indicators to identify trends and provide insights that inform risk reduction strategies.
- Conduct EHS audits, inspections, and incident investigations; track corrective actions through completion to ensure continuous improvement.
- Deliver EHS onboarding and safety training for new mobile technicians to reinforce safe work practices and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Identify and mitigate hazards in office, shop, and field environments, reducing risk of injuries, equipment damage, and third-party claims.
- Maintain regulatory compliance with DOT, FMCSA, OSHA, and EPA; oversee driver qualification files and maintain required documentation.
- Partner with leadership to ensure EHS metrics support Cox’s Lean Daily Management principles and reflect safety culture expectations.
- Communicate safety requirements, procedures, and best practices consistently across sites to ensure aligned compliance.
- Promote engagement and culture of caring through field presence, coaching, and collaborative problem-solving.
Field Supervisor/Project Manager
AP Engineering & Consulting (APEC)
Greenfield
09.2016 - 10.2020
- Improved operations by working with team members and clients to find workable solutions, deliver project requirements, and meet deadlines.
- Organized daily field staff safety meetings to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal safety guidelines.
- Maintained daily contact with contractors and subcontractors to review schedules, correct deficiencies and discuss future activities.
- Supervised personnel throughout projects to monitor performance, quality, safety, and analyzed job sites daily to mitigate risks for workers and visitors.
- Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessment Field Inspections, Project Management, and Reporting
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN05.2016
Skills
- Staff training and mentoring
- Safety compliance
- Report preparation
- Incident investigation
- Data gathering and compilation
- Safety inspections
- Environmental assessment
- Planning and coordination
- Relationship management
- Corrective action implementation
- Knowledge of safety regulations
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Certification
Associate Safety Professional (ASP) – Board of Certified Safety Professionals
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Analyst II
Cox Automotive Inc.
01.2021 - Current
Field Supervisor/Project Manager
AP Engineering & Consulting (APEC)
09.2016 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
Indiana University