Benjamin Polk
About Benjamin Polk
Benjamin Polk is an Associate Safety Consultant for the Northeast Division at CenterPoint Energy, where he has worked since 2017. He writes safety articles for Vectren Energy Delivery and has experience in safety management and training.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Benjamin Polk has been employed at CenterPoint Energy as an Associate Safety Consultant in the Northeast Division since 2017. His role involves driving field operations, which includes conducting safety meetings, evaluating work practices, and performing field evaluations. His focus is on ensuring safety compliance and promoting a culture of safety within the organization.
Experience at Vectren Energy Delivery
In addition to his role at CenterPoint Energy, Benjamin Polk writes and publishes safety articles for Vectren Energy Delivery. He conducts and manages safety training sessions and is responsible for writing new or updating existing safety policies. He also manages good catch and incident reporting for the Northeast division and performs field and facility audits on Vectren and contractor crews.
Previous Employment History
Prior to his current position, Benjamin Polk worked at UPS Freight as a Forklift Operator for three months in 2014 in Evansville, Indiana. He also served as an Environmental Health and Safety Intern at Manchester Tank and Equipment for five months in 2016 in Bedford, Indiana. Additionally, he worked as an Informal Sports Supervisor at Indiana University Bloomington from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Polk studied at Indiana University Bloomington, where he earned a Bachelor's of Science degree in Occupational Safety. His education spanned from 2013 to 2017, providing him with a solid foundation in safety practices and regulations that he applies in his professional roles.