Chad Downs

About Chad Downs

Motivated, personable, professional with a diverse, successful two decade career in the…

Experience

1. Vice President

   Gcs Industrial Group, Llc

   Apr 2025 — Present · Crosby, TX, US

   Motivated, personable, professional with a diverse, successful two decade career in the oil & gas, petrochemical, wind, hydro, solar, pipeline and Maritime industries. Organized, with a strong work ethic and the ability to multi-task. Effective leader with proven success in motivating team members. A competent leader, respected by peers, clients, superiors and subordinates alike. Experienced with senior level management responsibility for all aspects of construction. Talent for quickly mastering new techniques and adaptive to various forms of industrial processes, both contract and client based. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to handling sensitive, confidential records. Demonstrated history of producing accurate/timely reports, quality meetings, record keeping, training and excellent case management. Flexible and versatile – with experience in senior leadership, execution management, safety, tank building, iron working, crane operations and heavy rigging. Poised and competent with demonstrated ability to easily handle pressure sensitive situations under various circumstances. Excellent team-building skills with a knack for taking the lead on projects and dealing with clients, company management, and all employees throughout the employment infrastructure.

Education

• OSHA Academy

  132 Hour Certified HSE Manager/Occupational Safety Professional, HSE

  2009 — 2009

• Hull-Daisetta High School

  Diploma, General Studies.

  1994 — 1997

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  HSE, OSHA 510

  2009 — 2009

• The University of Texas at Arlington

  OSHA 521: Industrial Hygiene Certified

  2021

• ABC of Greater Houston

  CSST/CSSS, Health, Safety & Environmental

  2005 — 2005

Skills

• Hazard Recognition
• Motivational Speaking
• Case Managment
• Industrial Safety
• Incident Management
• Safety Training
• Incident Investigation
• Environment, Health, and Safety (Ehs)
• Workplace Safety
• Gas
• Safety Management Systems
• Risk Assessment
• Public Relations
• Refinery
• Process Safety
• Refinery Operations
• Process Safety Management
• Leadership
• Manage Client Relationships
• Petrochemical
• Behavior Based Safety
• Construction
• Accident Investigation
• Supervisory Skills
• Case Management
• Hazard Analysis
• Management
• Inspection
• Occupational Health
• Petroleum
• Pipelines
• Construction Safety