Chris Krishna is the Vice-President of Health, Environment, Safety & Security at OxyChem, where he has built a long-term career. He progressed through roles like Director of Environmental, leading global programs and large-scale projects. He holds an MS in Civil Engineering and an MBA from the University of Houston.
He is a key member of Oxys director-level "special situations" team, which is activated to manage critical incidents, underscoring his expertise in HESS and crisis response.
Chris Krishna
Vice President Health, Environment, Safety & Security at Occidental Chemical Corporation
Dallas, Texas, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
HESS Leadership
As VP of Health, Environment, Safety & Security, he is part of the core team responsible for managing critical incidents and company-wide safety strategy.
Employee Safety
He has publicly spoken about the importance of getting employee buy-in for safety programs by explaining the "why" behind the initiatives to foster support.
Environmental Strategy
His career includes directing worldwide environmental programs, leading strategic planning, managing large-scale projects, and advocating for the company with stakeholders.
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Chris has no verified media appearances
Work History
8-2023
Vice President Health, Environment, Safety & Security at Occidental Chemical Corporation
3-2022 - 8-2023
Sr. Director Environmental & Product Stewardship at Occidental Chemical Corporation
6-2012 - 3-2022
Director Environmental at Occidental Chemical Corporation
1-2012 - 6-2012
Environmental Manager Houston Operations at Occidental Chemical Corporation
3-2010 - 1-2012
Production Superintendent at Occidental Chemical Corporation
10-2008 - 3-2010
Production Superintendent at Occidental Chemical Corporation
11-2004 - 10-2008
Environmental Engineer at Occidental Chemical Corporation
11-2002 - 11-2004
Air Team Lead at Huntsman
10-2000 - 11-2002
Environmental Engineer at Huntsman
2-1997 - 10-2000
Project Manager at Conestoga-Rovers & Associates (CRA)
Education
2008 - 2010
MBA from University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business
1995 - 1997
Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Louisiana Tech University
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Location : Dallas, Texas, United States
Job Level : Senior
Designation : Vice President Health, Environment, Safety & Security at Occidental Chemical Corporation
