Erik Baker
Summary
Seasoned Operations Executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience driving operational excellence, business growth, and organizational performance across industrial construction, maintenance, turnarounds, capital projects, and energy-related industries. Proven success leading multi-state operations generating $100M–$200M in annual revenue, with full P&L responsibility and oversight of organizations exceeding 500 employees across California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Utah, and Texas.
Recognized for developing high-performing teams, improving operational efficiency, implementing strategic initiatives, and strengthening client relationships across refining, power generation, chemical, industrial, and energy markets. Extensive expertise in project management, project controls, estimating, workforce planning, labor relations, human resources, safety leadership, and business development. Consistently delivers sustainable growth, cost control, enhanced productivity, and exceptional customer satisfaction through decisive leadership, strategic planning, and operational execution.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
GENERAL MANAGER / AREA MANAGER / OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
BRINDERSON / THE BROCK GROUP
01.2011 - 01.2026
- Advanced through ten leadership positions over fifteen years, achieving General Manager role with comprehensive operational oversight.
- Directed multi-state operations supporting major clients including Marathon Petroleum, Chevron, Phillips 66, PBF Energy, ExxonMobil, PAR Pacific, CRC, Tesla, and Chemtrade.
- Directed forecasting, staffing, project controls, earned value management, estimating, procurement, HR, labor relations, and executive client engagement, ensuring strong financial and operational performance.
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Ardent
Bakersfield, CA
- Assisted in troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment under supervision.
- Learned to read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics effectively.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
Manager
American Safety Services
- Advanced from technician to supervisor to manager.
- Managed safety training programs for employees and contractors.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures.
- Conducted regular safety audits and inspections across facilities.
Supervisor
Guardian Safety Services
- Advanced from technician to lead technician to supervisor.
- Supervised daily safety protocols and procedures for team compliance.
- Coordinated training sessions for new employees on safety standards.
- Monitored workplace conditions to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
Firefighter / EMT
Kern County Fire Department
Wildland Firefighter / EMT
U.S. Forest Service
Education
Liberty High School
06.2002
Emergency Medical Technician And Various Fire And Rescue - Fire Science
Bakersfield College
Skills
- Project and Program Management
- P&L Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Unit Leadership
- Capital Projects
- Project Controls
- Estimating
- Industrial Construction
- Maintenance & Turnarounds
- Health, Safety, and Environmental
- Business Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Labor Relations
- Employee Relations
- Human Resources
- Organizational Development
- Legal Proceedings
- Sales and Marketing
Executive Highlights - Highlights
- $100M–$200M annual revenue responsibility
- 500+ employee workforce leadership
- Multi-state operational oversight across 7+ states
- Full P&L responsibility for industrial construction and maintenance operations
- Leadership progression from Safety Specialist to General Manager
- Oversight of Operations, Estimating, Project Controls, HR, Safety, Procurement, and Business Development
Executive Profile - Summary
Operations executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership experience spanning industrial construction, maintenance, turnarounds, capital projects, project controls, estimating, safety, labor relations, human resources, and executive management. Directed business operations generating $100M–$200M annually across California, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii, Utah, and Texas. Led organizations exceeding 500 employees while maintaining full P&L responsibility and developing long-term client relationships across refining, power, chemical, energy, and industrial markets.
Recognition And Licenses
- Certificate of Congressional Recognition, Kern County Fire Academy, 01/01/06
- Governor's Recognition Pin, for 2003–2004 wildfire service
- California Class A General Engineering Contractor License
- Oregon CCB Contractor License
- Taproot Investigation Certified
- OSHA 10 & 30 Certified
Professional Highlights
- Brinderson / The Brock Group, General Manager / Area Manager / Operations Leadership, 01/01/11, 01/01/26, Promoted through approximately ten leadership positions over a fifteen-year career culminating in General Manager responsibility. Directed multi-state operations supporting major clients including Marathon Petroleum, Chevron, Phillips 66, PBF Energy, ExxonMobil, PAR Pacific, CRC, Tesla, and Chemtrade. Led forecasting, staffing, project controls, earned value management, estimating, procurement, HR, labor relations, and executive client engagement while maintaining accountability for financial and operational performance.
- American Safety Services, Manager, Progressed from Technician to Supervisor to Manager.
- Guardian Safety Services, Supervisor, Progressed from Technician to Lead Technician to Supervisor.
- Kern County Fire Department, Firefighter / EMT
- U.S. Forest Service, Wildland Firefighter / EMT
Timeline
GENERAL MANAGER / AREA MANAGER / OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
BRINDERSON / THE BROCK GROUP
01.2011 - 01.2026
Industrial Electrician Apprentice
Ardent
Manager
American Safety Services
Supervisor
Guardian Safety Services
Firefighter / EMT
Kern County Fire Department
Wildland Firefighter / EMT
U.S. Forest Service
Liberty High School
Emergency Medical Technician And Various Fire And Rescue - Fire Science
Bakersfield College