BioNorth Energy’s Craig Brightman: WPAC’s Latest Safety Hero

Craig Brightman, Second-Class Power Engineer and Supervisor, BioNorth Energy.

The Wood Pellet Association of Canada is pleased to announce our latest safety hero—Craig Brightman, Second-Class Power Engineer and Supervisor at BioNorth Energy. Craig consistently shows exceptional safety leadership.

Known for going above and beyond in every aspect of his work, Craig leads effective safety meetings, ensuring his team knows not just the “what” but the “why behind safety work practices.

“Craig cares deeply about doing things the right way, says Trevor Murdock, HS&E Coordinator at BioNorth Energy. “He is relentless in his pursuit of excellence.”

His attention to detail is one of his strongest qualities—something he brings to every shift. If something needs to be done, he will do his best to make it happen. He is proactive and engaged and does not hesitate to ask for support or clarification to ensure work is completed safely and correctly.

We remain committed to celebrating the people whose dedication helps ensure we all return home safety at the end of each day. By recognizing their efforts, we reinforce our shared responsibility for safety and increase awareness of the actions we take every day to make our industry safer.

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Gordon Murray is the Executive Director of the Wood Pellet Association of Canada.