Gerald Cheek
Houston,TX
Summary
Focused professional with vast expertise handling root cause investigations and onsite audits. A valued Senior Safety Manager known for developing and training capable teams and finding the best solutions for issues.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Safety Manager
DEPCOM Power/Dominion Energy
06.2023 - Current
- Develop and implement comprehensive safety policies and procedures specific to utility scale EPC solar projects
- Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to integrate safety measures into project plans and schedules
- Provide safety training and orientation to all personnel, including subcontractors and vendors, to promote a culture of safety awareness
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence
- Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of safety programs and initiatives and provide recommendations for improvement
- Stay updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to construction safety on utility scale EPC solar projects
- Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities
- Conduct safety audits and inspections to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with project teams to develop emergency response plans and conduct drills to test effectiveness.
Safety Professional
S& B Contractors
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Attend safety meetings and monitor contractor's HSE performance and adherence to site HSE policies and rules
- Provide safety support during energization of turbine circuits
- Ensure sub-contractor compliance with safety & health requirements, environmental and permit requirements
- Conduct periodic audits, inspections, observations of contractors to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards during construction operations
- Conduct HSE Orientation Trainings to sub-contractors
- Conduct and document investigations of project accidents and incidents using Root Cause Analysis
- Skilled in Root Cause Analysis, JSA pre-task planning, constructability studies
- Advise project/construction management in the health, safety, security, and environmental area
- Implement, evaluate and administer the HSSE process to address opportunities for improvements and recommendations for corrections
- Deliver weekly and monthly All-Hands safety meetings (900 employees)
- Maintain record, reports, and documents that are required to meet site requirements
- Monitor all contractor compliance
- Oversight of all contractor safety reps
- Write Critical Safe Work Procedures
- Approve all Safety Procedures from all contractors
- Certified field trainers, managers, supervisors, and technicians on safety disciplines; General Safety, Ladder Handling, Aerial Lift, Confined Spaces, and Traffic & Work Zone
- Train all workers on rigging, crane operation and signals.
HS&E Safety Manager
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC.
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Supervise subcontractors, staff & visitors to ensure a clear understanding of site rules, work related responsibilities are met
- Generate weekly reports for management, meetings for staff and general site, work instructions/risk assessments
- Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
- Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
- Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
- Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Established emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness in the event of a crisis or disaster.
- Streamlined incident reporting processes for accurate documentation and data-driven decision making.
- Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Leveraged OSHA standards as a basis for developing effective safety protocols tailored to organizational needs.
- Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
- Championed a positive safety culture by promoting employee involvement in health and safety initiatives.
- Managed relationships with regulatory agencies while maintaining open lines of communication for inspections and compliance reviews.
- Consistently achieved high levels of employee engagement in safety meetings, fostering an environment focused on continuous improvement.
Site Safety Supervisor
Pentair/Tracer Heat Trace & Construction
07.2015 - 01.2017
- Conduct safety meetings and project specific training
- Help develop an Accident Prevention Plan
- Conduct accident, incident and near miss investigation for cause of determination
- Participate in site inspections and testing as necessary for required permits, including confined space and hot work
- Careful observation of construction site activities
- Verify required safety documents
- Check for potential safety issues
- Conduct random on-site safety inspections and report any violations
- Respond to emergency safety issues
- Well-versed in local, state and federal safety standards
- Confirm that all federal and state health and safety regulations are being followed
- Conduct daily safety audits/inspections to ensure compliance with government regulations
- Verified that workers were properly outfitted with hard hats and safety vests
- Prepared required safety reports detailing all on-site inspections.
Safety Professional
TYCO Thermal Controls
03.2013 - 07.2015
- Manage all aspects of safety and health on construction site
- Provide, on site, a detailed written plan outlining the procedures to be followed if a major accident occurs on the site which caused serious injury to an employee or employees
- Perform reviews and inspections of the jobsite to assure compliance with federal, state, client, and company policy
- Participate in site inspections and testing as necessary for required permits, including confined space and hot work
- Aided managers and supervisors in ensuring a safe working environment
- Attended conferences to outline purpose of equipment inspections
- Analyze potentially dangerous workplace practices and conditions and make recommendations accordingly
- Develop and distribute safety procedures and guidelines for equipment operation
- Performed facility inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and laws.
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Inland
01.2009 - 02.2013
- Walk down, estimate, and order material for a variety of electrical tasks
- Perform installation of conduit and supports
- Check continuity and terminate junction boxes/communication panels
- Operate aerial lifts/man lifts to perform elevated electrical work
- Manage a crew of up to 12 electricians to complete a variety of electrical tasks in a safe, but efficient manner
- Earned a reputation for expertise in complex troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Mastered the use of instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps
- Commended for team-player mindset and ability to work with minimal supervision under tight deadlines
- Monitor, calibrate and repair high and low voltage power distribution systems
- Manage department inventory and order new supplies
- Coach and mentor junior electricians
- Prepare all required documentation and update manuals
- Replace faulty equipment and components
- Maintained systems documentation and paperwork
- Repaired and overhauled outdated and malfunctioning equipment.
Apprentice Electrician
Walker Engineering
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Support electricians in the maintenance, operation, and repair of electrical systems
- Perform installation of conduit and supports
- Support electricians in pulling wire/cable and terminations
- Support aerial lift operators in electrical elevated work tasks.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install/maintain electrical systems
- Helped complete system installations along with trenching & excavactions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health -
Columbia Southern University
08.2023
MD4U Safety Training Center
02.2015
H.S. Diploma -
Jesse H. Jones High School
05.2005
Skills
- Incident Investigation
- Lock out tag out programs
- Risk Identification
- Environmental protection processes
- Regulations and compliance
- Environmental Audits
Timeline
Senior Safety Manager
DEPCOM Power/Dominion Energy
06.2023 - Current
Safety Professional
S& B Contractors
07.2018 - 01.2021
HS&E Safety Manager
Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC.
01.2017 - 07.2018
Site Safety Supervisor
Pentair/Tracer Heat Trace & Construction
07.2015 - 01.2017
Safety Professional
TYCO Thermal Controls
03.2013 - 07.2015
Journeyman Electrician/Foreman
Inland
01.2009 - 02.2013
Apprentice Electrician
Walker Engineering
12.2007 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety and Health -
Columbia Southern University
MD4U Safety Training Center
H.S. Diploma -
Jesse H. Jones High School
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