Kathryn Carmichael, Csp
About Kathryn Carmichael, Csp
Kathryn Carmichael is a Safety Manager at CenterPoint Energy, where she leads initiatives to enhance safety processes and compliance in electric operations. She also serves as a research advisor at the Electric Power Research Institute and has a background in safety management and education.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
Currently, Kathryn Carmichael serves as the Safety Manager at CenterPoint Energy, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads a team dedicated to incident reduction and compliance within electric operations safety. Prior to this, she worked as a Safety Supervisor for 11 months in 2018 and as a Safety Specialist for seven years from 2011 to 2018. Her responsibilities include collaborating with various departments to develop and implement effective safety processes and improvement initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Carmichael holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Science in Environmental Science with a focus on Occupational Safety, both from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in safety management and human behavior, which she applies in her current role. Additionally, she has experience as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston-Clear Lake from 2011 to 2016, where she contributed to the education of future safety professionals.
Background
Before her tenure at CenterPoint Energy, Kathryn Carmichael worked at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) as a Safety Specialist from 2007 to 2011. Her career in safety management spans over a decade, during which she has developed expertise in safety processes and compliance. She has also acted as a company research advisor for safety-related research at the Electric Power Research Institute, further enhancing her knowledge and influence in the field.
Achievements
In her role as Safety Manager, Kathryn Carmichael has made significant contributions to safety management within the electric operations sector. She leads initiatives focused on incident reduction and compliance, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing workplace safety. Additionally, she acts as a legislative advisor on safety-related legislation, showcasing her involvement in shaping safety policies and practices.