Grant Glass
Falmouth,United States
Summary
Safety professional with comprehensive experience in implementing and maintaining safety protocols and procedures. Proven track record of enhancing workplace safety through risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance with regulatory standards. Strong collaborator and adaptable team player focused on achieving results and ensuring safe working environment. Highly skilled in hazard identification, emergency response planning, and safety training. Reliable and flexible in meeting changing needs and priorities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
04.2023 - Current
- Led training courses for employees at all levels.
- Investigated accidents and incidents, recommending corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Provided timely guidance and support for employees involved in accidents or near misses, facilitating speedy recovery and return-to-work efforts when appropriate.
- Conducted audits of internal processes to identify areas for improvement in overall safety performance.
- Inspected worksites, practices, and equipment for compliance with established safety standards.
- Increased employee awareness of safety protocols by creating engaging educational materials and presentations.
- Provided comprehensive reports detailing inspection findings, potential risks, and areas for improvement to relevant parties.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on DOT regulations and industry trends, ensuring accurate assessments during inspections.
- Increased compliance rates by conducting thorough DOT inspections on commercial vehicles and drivers.
Substation Technician
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
03.2018 - 04.2023
- Test circuits and equipment to find defects and malfunctions using wiring diagrams, voltmeters or ohmmeters.
- Record information to document repairs, maintenance and tests performed.
- Maintain and adjust substation equipment, controls and wiring.
- Document and maintain inventory of equipment and purchase new parts.
- Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Perform routine substation inspections.
- Safely Preform Switching in substations.
- Crittenden Service Center Safety Committee Representative.
- Maintain and organize test and equipment records.
- Respond to power outages and safely restore power.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
The City of Cincinnati
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Prepare switching plans to restore power or isolate equipment.
- Troubleshoot power outages and power quality issues to safely restore equipment to proper operations.
- Maintain shop and work areas in a safe, orderly, and healthful condition.
- Maintain work records using paper, checklists, notepads, and various computer programs
- Repair or replace broken and defective wiring, including high voltage feeders
- Maintain batteries and DC system equipment by inspecting, testing, cleaning, recharging, and replacing.
- Repair and maintain electrical pumps and motors.
- Responsible for Safety with high voltage including the use of HV gloves, blankets, hotsticks and remote racking; formal training and experience in switching, isolating and maintaining high voltage and other potentially dangerous systems.
Journeyman Substation Technician
New River Electrical
03.2013 - 04.2017
- Responsible for helping train new apprentices.
- Keeping tools and work area clean.
- Preforming maintenance and new construction in Electrical Substations.
- Responsible for safely driving company vehicles.
- Operating equipment (Bucket trucks, Mini Excavators, Skid Steers etc.)
- Reading Maps/Blueprints.
- Clearly Communicating job tasks to apprentices/other employees.
- Filling out paperwork on how to safely preform daily tasks.
- Substation Maintenance and new construction 12kv-765kv.
Groundman
J. Daniel & Company
06.2012 - 03.2013
- Assist Senior Lineman with daily tasks.
- Driving a company vehicle safely daily to jobsite.
- Making sure tools are organized and prepared for the job.
- Preparing materials for tasks to be completed.
- Flagging Traffic.
- Setting up safe work zones.
Education
Apprenticeship Program -
American Line Builders
Grove City, OH06.2016
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Somerset Lineman Training Center Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY03.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Dixie Heights High School
Edgewood, KY05.2011
Skills
- Data Management
- Relationship Building
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Flexible Schedule
- Organizational Skills
- Critical Thinking
- PPE Use
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- First Aid/CPR Certified Instructor
- OSHA 30 Certificate
- Hazard identification
- Workplace inspections
- Accident investigation
- Subject matter expertise
- OSHA compliance
- Risk assessment
- Safety program development
Timeline
Safety Specialist
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
04.2023 - Current
Substation Technician
East Kentucky Power Cooperative
03.2018 - 04.2023
Electrical Maintenance Technician
The City of Cincinnati
04.2017 - 03.2018
Journeyman Substation Technician
New River Electrical
03.2013 - 04.2017
Groundman
J. Daniel & Company
06.2012 - 03.2013
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Somerset Lineman Training Center Somerset Community College
High School Diploma - undefined
Dixie Heights High School
Apprenticeship Program -
American Line Builders
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