Josh Ortega, is VP of Global HSE & Sustainability at Veriforce. He formerly served as the Chairman of SafelandUSA and an Executive board member for the National STEPS Network. Before joining Veriforce as Vice President of SSP, Ortega was with BHP for 18 years. During his time with BHP, Josh worked in operations, human resources, health, safety, environment, and community, primarily focused on contractor management. His extensive experience in oil and gas production, drilling, completions, well interventions, and construction across the United States provides a robust platform to help industry partners enhance safety and bring workers home safe.
In high-risk industries such as energy, utilities, construction, and industrial services, verification should be treated as a capability that directly improves operational outcomes.
