Will Black
About Will Black
Will Black serves as the Lead Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Enable Midstream Partners, where he has worked for 18 years. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Arkansas at Monticello and has extensive experience in environmental compliance, particularly in air quality and leak detection programs.
Work at Enable Midstream Partners
Will Black serves as the Lead Environmental Health and Safety Specialist at Enable Midstream Partners. He has held this position since 2006, accumulating 18 years of experience in the Shreveport, Louisiana area. In his role, he has led the integration of Air Quality and Environmental recordkeeping projects, ensuring compliance within the company's Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Management System. His responsibilities also include managing Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs and utilizing the company's Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) monitoring group for greenhouse gas monitoring.
Education and Expertise
Will Black studied at the University of Arkansas at Monticello, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from 2007 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in environmental health and safety. He has extensive expertise in managing environmental compliance efforts, particularly in the areas of air quality and greenhouse gas monitoring.
Background in Environmental Health and Safety
Before joining Enable Midstream Partners, Will Black worked at CenterPoint Energy in various roles. He served as an Operational Maintenance Technician from 2006 to 2010 and later as an Environmental Health Safety Specialist focused on the GHG Program from 2010 to 2014. His experience at CenterPoint Energy included operational roles in the Monroe and Shreveport, Louisiana areas, contributing to his understanding of natural gas compressor stations and pipeline operations.
Achievements in Environmental Compliance
Throughout his career, Will Black has played a key role in advancing environmental compliance initiatives. He has managed Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) programs and integrated air quality projects that align with regulatory standards. His involvement with the Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) monitoring group has been significant for greenhouse gas monitoring, specifically under GHG Subpart W and NSPS OOOOa regulations.