Lauren Cochran
About Lauren Cochran
Lauren Cochran is an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer at Blue Origin, with a diverse background in various roles across multiple industries.
Current Position at Blue Origin
Lauren Cochran serves as an Environmental Health and Safety Engineer at Blue Origin since 2019. Located in Merritt Island, Florida, her role encompasses several key responsibilities, including being the site focal point for safety issues and concerns. Cochran leads incident investigations to pinpoint root causes and corrective actions, and she provides subject matter expertise to engineering and production teams related to Environmental Health and Safety. Additionally, she oversees the management of hazardous and non-hazardous waste activities and supports hazardous operations at Blue Origin sites. She also develops, updates, and delivers Environmental Health and Safety training programs.
Previous Experience at Steward Health Care
Before joining Blue Origin, Lauren Cochran was a Case Management Specialist at Steward Health Care from 2015 to 2019, located in Melbourne, Florida. During her four-year tenure, she was responsible for overseeing patient care plans and ensuring that patients received the necessary health care services. This role allowed her to develop skills in case management and patient advocacy, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of health and safety protocols.
Diverse Work Experience
Lauren Cochran has amassed considerable experience across various roles and industries. She worked as a Shift Supervisor at Starbucks from 2013 to 2015 in Rockledge, Florida, and as a Sales Supervisor at Best Buy from 2009 to 2013 in Melbourne, Florida. Cochran also held the position of Quality Control Specialist at DRS Technologies, Inc. from 2009 to 2010. Additionally, she has experience in inventory management and retail from her time at Circuit City and GameStop.
Educational Background
Lauren Cochran has a robust educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Science from Columbia Southern University, as well as a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology & Astronomy from Eastern Florida State College/UCF. She also holds an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Engineering Technology and an Associate of Arts (A.A.) in General Education from Eastern Florida State College. Furthermore, she completed her high school education at Fleming Island High School.
Safety and Regulatory Expertise
Lauren Cochran has extensive training in various safety and regulatory areas. Her expertise includes RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act), DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations, Crane & Rigging, Root Cause Analysis, and NFPA 70E (National Fire Protection Association standard for electrical safety in the workplace). This specialized training equips her with the necessary skills to perform extensive audits of Blue Origin's Safety Programs and provide informed Environmental Health and Safety input for building design and operations.