Joe Benoit
About Joe Benoit
Joe Benoit is an Environmental Health Safety Specialist at Amazon Logistics in Houston, Texas, with over two decades of experience in environmental health and safety roles across various companies. He has a strong background in compliance, training, and waste management, having authored reports for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and implemented ISO standards.
Work at Amazon Logistics
Joe Benoit has been employed at Amazon Logistics as an Environmental Health Safety Specialist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety regulations within the organization. His work is based in Houston, Texas, where he has contributed to the company's safety initiatives for three years.
Previous Experience in Environmental Health and Safety
Before joining Amazon Logistics, Joe Benoit held various positions in environmental health and safety. He worked at Technetics Group as an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist from 2013 to 2016. Additionally, he served as an Operations Supervisor at Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc. from 2018 to 2019. His experience includes conducting corporate internal EHS safety audits and developing training programs to enhance employee safety awareness.
Career Background at Nalco Chemical
Joe Benoit spent a significant portion of his career at Nalco Chemical, where he worked from 1998 to 2008 in multiple roles, including Maintenance Mechanic, Relief Supervisor, and DOT Inspector. He later served as a Process Operator from 2008 to 2011. During his tenure, he utilized the SAP system for shipping and inventory management and authored environmental health and safety annual reports submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Educational Background
Joe Benoit studied at Prairie View A&M University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from 2009 to 2012. His education provided a foundation for his career in environmental health and safety, equipping him with knowledge applicable to his roles in various organizations.
Achievements in Waste Management and Safety
Throughout his career, Joe Benoit has implemented significant initiatives in waste management and safety. He achieved zero waste sent to landfills by introducing comprehensive recycling programs and reduced waste costs by 60% through innovative waste management strategies. He also led incident investigation teams to identify root causes of safety incidents, contributing to improved workplace safety.