Phillip Couto
About Phillip Couto
Phillip Couto serves as the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety at McGrath RentCorp since 2020, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Orbital ATK and Xylem Inc. He has a background in the US Army and holds degrees in Agricultural and Applied Economics and Finance.
Current Role at McGrath RentCorp
Phillip Couto serves as the Director of Environmental, Health, and Safety at McGrath RentCorp. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's commitment to maintaining high standards in environmental and safety practices. His role involves overseeing compliance with regulations and implementing safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment.
Previous Experience at Orbital ATK
Couto has extensive experience at Orbital ATK, where he worked in various capacities related to environmental health and safety. He served as the Manager of Environmental, Health, and Safety in 2011 for 10 months, followed by a role as Sr Manager in the Accessories Division from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as an Industrial Security and Safety Specialist from 2008 to 2011, focusing on Special Mission Aircraft.
Career at Xylem Inc.
At Xylem Inc., Couto held multiple positions from 2012 to 2020. He began as the Environmental Safety & Health Manager for five years in Lubbock, TX. He then advanced to the role of Director of Environment, Health, Safety, Sustainability, & Security for North America Sales & Service from 2017 to 2020, where he managed comprehensive safety and sustainability initiatives.
Military Background
Couto served in the US Army from 2003 to 2008. He began as a Cryptologic Linguist from 2003 to 2007, where he utilized his language skills. He later transitioned to the role of Security Manager for one year in 2007, overseeing security operations.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Phillip Couto has a solid educational background. He studied at Texas Tech University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics from 1997 to 2001. He later attended Touro University International, where he obtained a Master of Business Administration in Finance from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, he studied at the Defense Language Institute, achieving an Associate of Arts in Foreign Language, specializing in Serbian/Croatian from 2003 to 2004.