Benoit Grondin is an accomplished Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability (HSE) executive consultant with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen safety culture, improve operational performance, manage critical risks and develop leadership capability. Throughout his career, he has partnered with executive leadership teams across mining, manufacturing, chemical processing, food production, transportation and construction to deliver sustainable business results across North America.

His expertise includes:

• Developing and implementing Critical Risk Management (CRM) and Process Safety Management (PSM) programs aligned with corporate standards.
• Leading HSE audits, organizational assessments and governance reviews.
• Coaching executives, directors, managers and frontline supervisors to strengthen leadership capability and accountability.
• Implementing Life-Saving Rules programs including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space Entry, Working at Heights and Contractor Management.
• Supporting organizations through operational transformations and continuous improvement.

Major Career Accomplishments

• Trusted advisor to executive leadership teams across North America, supporting organizations through operational transformations, major shutdowns and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Delivered leadership coaching and Visible Felt Leadership (VFL) programs to more than 200 managers and frontline leaders across the railway, wood products and renewable energy sectors, strengthening leadership capability and safety culture.
• Corporate Manufacturing Leadership — As HSE Manager at Kraft Heinz and Regional HSE Specialist for AkzoNobel North America, Benoit led major safety transformation initiatives involving process safety, Lockout/Tagout, RC14001 auditing, management of change and leadership development programs across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Education, Certifications and Professional Activities

• Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety – Université de Montréal
• Technical Diploma in Environmental, Hygiene and Safety – Collège Saint‑Laurent
• BSI Lead Auditor – ISO 45001
• Certified Internal Auditor – RC14001 and ISO 9001