Benjamin Close, Ohst
About Benjamin Close, Ohst
Benjamin Close is an Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) Coordinator at Sandia National Laboratories with extensive experience in environmental health and safety management.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Benjamin Close is currently working as an Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) Coordinator at Sandia National Laboratories since 2021. His role involves managing and coordinating safety and health programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational policies.
Previous Role at Goose Island Beer Company
Prior to his current position, Benjamin was the Senior Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Manager at Goose Island Beer Company from 2019 to 2021. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he was responsible for overseeing safety and health initiatives, aiming to improve workplace conditions and adherence to EHS regulations.
Experience at AbbVie
Benjamin held several roles at AbbVie, starting as a Site EHS Compliance Specialist (2011-2015) in the Greater Detroit Area. He then progressed to Senior EHS Specialist (2015-2016) and later became the EHS Manager for North Chicago Manufacturing (2016-2019) in the Greater Chicago Area. His work at AbbVie involved managing safety compliance, conducting risk assessments, and implementing health and safety programs.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Close holds a Master of Science (M.S.) in Risk Control from the University of Wisconsin-Stout, obtained between 2008 and 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in Community Health Education from the University of Minnesota Duluth, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. His educational background equips him with broad knowledge in safety, industrial hygiene, and risk management.
Early Career and Internships
Benjamin's early career began with numerous internships and roles that enhanced his expertise in safety and health. He served as an EHS Regional Support Intern at Abbott Laboratories (2009), a Safety Professional at Midwest Safety Counselors (2010-2011), and a Human Resource/Health Safety Environment Intern at TTM Technologies (2009-2010). These positions provided a foundation for his future roles in EHS management.