WEST ROCK SAFETY - Key Persons
Laurent has over 30 years of petrochemical experience in Exploration, Construction Management and Field Engineering assignments both domestically and foreign. Throughout his post-secondary career Laurent has received a degree as a Project Management Professional and a degree in Hydrocarbon Engineering. His professional development also includes Second Class Stationary Engineering, Management Safety and Loss Prevention and recently is completing his Bachelor of Science in Health and Safety Management. Laurent was formerly a member of CAPP's National Safety Leadership Team (NSLT) in the capacity of assistant chairperson.
His current endeavours under the AHRE Partnership Protocol have enabled him to develop COR/Safety manuals, implementation of safety programs, inspections, auditing and crisis management.
Laurent is fluent in English, French, and Spanish. Some key assignments being seconded internationally as a commissioning Engineer/Refinery/Construction manager. His career has flourished not only in Canada but also in many other countries around the world. Laurent managed construction and refinery projects for different company's mega-projects in places such as India, Kazakhstan and Australia. He has also managed various in-house projects in Gabon, Cameron, Algeria, and Libya.
Laurent created a successful construction company. The purpose was to utilize project management guidelines with quality control for implementation and execution of repairs and alterations to pressure vessels and piping. Laurent eventually sold all his assets in the company allowing him to pursue a new and exciting endeavour.