Morgan Gauthier

Coporate Head of Health & Safety | Experienced Engineer & Team Leader | Afrique- Europe - Amérique du Sud

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Driving Impact in Energy Transition & Empowering Teams As a passionate and solution-driven Team Leader, my commitment lies in creating lasting, positive impact in the energy sector, with a focus on expanding access to energy and leading initiatives that contribute to a sustainable future. I am continuously motivated by professional challenges and seek out opportunities to push my limits—whether in sport or in my career. At the core of my leadership approach is the belief that humans are the foundation of any successful team. Protecting people—prioritizing their safety, security, and well-being—is paramount to me. I lead by example, diving into operational challenges alongside my team to ensure that we address obstacles effectively while fostering an environment of trust, collaboration, and respect. My energy and enthusiasm inspire others to continuously learn, grow, and innovate, and I am driven to find creative solutions that have a meaningful, long-term impact.

Experience

  • Corporate Head of Health and Safety - Tractebel at Tractebel
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

  • ENGIE Africa (Full-time · 5 yrs 9 mos)
    • Head of Technical Operation / Head of Health, Safety, Security & ESG
      Mar 2023 - Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Head of Mini-Grids Technical Operations in Africa
      Sep 2020 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Managing the technical operation for mini-grid in 5 different African countries. ( Nigeria, Benin, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda) During the construction phase of the mini-grid, in charge of all HSE aspect - EPC HSE audit , ensure that all HSE standard are followed, KPI, reports. Leading the technical and operation team for all sites under operation . Developing new process and procedure to facilitate and improve the monitoring and maintenance of the sites. In charge of following and optimizing the OPEX in the 5 different countries where we operate. Managing the expansion phase of old sites (design, procurement, construction ). Piloting new technology, new innovation in different sites to improve the sustainability of our project. HSE manager for the mini-grid activity Coordinating all the maintenance and troubleshooting activities to ensure the service quality of our mini-grids. Field trips in the different countries to ensure all process and procedure are well-followed. Training the new team to ensure their are using the different tools and respecting the process.

    • Operation Manager, Power Corner Tanzania
      Dec 2019 - Sep 2020 · 10 mos

      · Structure and manage the technical team: recruit and train new employees, including local technicians in adding new connections and solving technical problems on mini-grids · Develop the budget, follow the monthly portfolio, and make end-of-month comments on the technical part · Responsible for the application of the HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) standards of the ENGIE Group within the company · Provide training and awareness-raising for all the players who visit our sites, in particular employees and our subcontractors · Collaborate with all team members to design the next MySolGrid · Evaluate the technical feasibility of new innovative products and services: understand customer needs and propose solutions · Carry out a permanent technological watch · Ensure the continuous improvement of tools, best practices and internal skills

  • DESIGNER & ARTIST MAKER at ATMOSFER
    Jan 2016 - Jul 2019 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Craft and design. Furniture , decoration , lamps in concrete, wood or metal. Handmade, unique and custom-made piece. Interior Architecture Consultancy.

  • Whorkshop Manager at Manutention Africaine Mali
    Nov 2012 - Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    Managing a team of 90 people at the Caterpillar Component Reconditioning Center in Mali. Repairing and maintaining caterpillar engines according to exacting industry standards. Improving the team’s quality process and responsiveness , resulting in reduced machine down time for clients. JADelmas Regional Agency

  • Technical Director at PHOENIX METAL
    Apr 2010 - Jul 2012 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Managing the technical teams (electrician, metallurgist, mechanic and mineral treatment ). Rebuilding, testing and starting the electrical furnace. Implementation of new process and tracking to follow the OCDE rules regarding traceability on the mineral in Rwanda and Congo.