Derward S. Brooks

About Derward S. Brooks

Offering over 20 years of continuous and progressive security safety experience, skilled in training and mentoring others in safety and leadership in the community and public service roles. With a proven ability to adjust as an experienced professional within a team environment, a demonstrated expertise is present in Emergency Response and Safety Compliance implementation with ability, readiness and the motivation to continue professional, personal and educational growth in Management, Security, Safety,(OSHA), and Time Management Courses.I specialize in the implementation and compliance of complex safety issues of all Safety Program and Management Plans, and I monitor and direct this process, within my area of responsibility on construction or pipeline sites. I apply deductive safety analysis of contractor safety plans and programs to ensure compliance and monitor those programs including evaluation of hazardous waste handling and response procedures. I provide safety technical assistance and advice to both the contractors and field engineers on OSHA and transit policies and procedures while monitoring the field site activities for toxic or hazardous conditions. I provide training to contractors and field staff, and I facilitate safety site-specific training, as needed.

Experience

1. Hsse Manager

   Sempra Infrastructure

   May 2025 — Present · West Lake, LA, US

Education

• North Delta Regional Training Academy

  Police Officer Standards Training (POST) for the State of Louisiana, Administrative and Professional Education for Police Officers

  1996 — 1997

• Ashford University

  Undergraduate, Law Enforcement Administration

  2013 — 2014

• Louisiana State Police Training Academy

  LSP Cadet Class 83, Louisiana State Police Advanced and Basic Police Officer Training Academy

  2003 — 2004

• University of Louisiana Monroe

  Undergraduate, Criminal Justice

  1998 — 2000

• Louisiana Tech University

  undergraduate - teaching, History

  1991 — 1993