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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Ian Coelho

Westfield,NJ
Ian Coelho

Summary

Proven safety leader at Public Service Electric and Gas, adept in hazard identification and incident investigation, enhanced safety for over 1800 union employees. Skilled in fostering a culture of safety awareness and accountability, significantly reducing workplace incidents. Expertise in safety program development and mentoring, demonstrating exceptional leadership and policy implementation skills.

Overview

44
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Public Service Electric and Gas Company

Elec. Distribution/Transmission Program Safety Mgr
11.2019 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Provided ongoing guidance and support for over 1800 union employees working at heights, ensuring proper fall protection measures were consistently employed.
  • Maintained safe and healthful job site while meeting or exceeding standard safety policies.
  • Collaborated with project managers, division mgrs. and supvs. to integrate safety protocols into daily operations, promoting a culture of safety awareness.
  • Served as liaison between management and employees for all matters related to electrical and construction site health and safety concerns.
  • Conduct and support both internal and external

safety audits.

  • Lead and provide subject matter expertise for incident/accident investigation
  • Provide driver training (Smith System) both classroom and behind the wheel
  • Provided safety oversight for over 2K electric distribution employees both mgmt. and union. Also had 8 - 10 direct reports which I personally responsible for mentoring and developing.

Public Service Electric and Gas

Safety Coordinator
04.2011 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
  • Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
  • Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
  • Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
  • Conducted safety training for over 350 employees annually.
  • Prepared and led all hand safety meetings for over 400 employees monthly.

Public Service Electric and Gas

Union Safety Council Chairman
06.2006 - 06.2012

Job overview

  • Facilitate location monthly safety meetings attending by both management and union leaders.


  • Resolve safety issues brought to the safety council's attention.


  • Provide monthly safety messages for the safety council


  • Set up sub-teams to address either safety trends or to support a root cause investigation (accident/incident investigation)

Public Service Electric and Gas

Substation & Building Mechanic-Elec. Distribution
07.1997 - 04.2011

Job overview

  • Preform pre electrical testing before working on equipment.
  • Troubleshoot substation trouble alarms and issues.
  • Coordinated with vendors for the procurement and installation of required parts, ensuring minimal disruption to both building and electrical operations.
  • Reduced downtime for critical building systems through timely identification and repair of faulty components.
  • Assisted in the training of new team members, sharing best practices for maintaining complex building systems.

Public Service Electric and Gas

Power Generation Mechanic/Technician/Operator
08.1979 - 07.1997

Job overview

  • Repair generating station equipment (pumps, piping, gauges, etc.)


  • Preform basic water chemistry tests for use in boilers which made steam to turn turbine blades.


  • Operate DM Plant which took city water and turned it into demineralize water.


  • Receive chemical shipments from outside vendors and providing a safe work space for these shipments.


  • Calibrate measurement equipment so the generating station can run efficiently.

Education

Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

No Degree from Business Management

University Overview

Essex County Vocational And Technical High Schoo
Irvington, NJ

High School Diploma
06.1979

University Overview

Skills

  • Incident Investigation
  • Implementing policies
  • Safety program development
  • Hazard Identification

Certification

  • Smith System Behind The Wheel Training 2021
  • OSHA 510 & 511 Power Generation & Distribution 2015
  • CUSP Safety Certification 2019


Timeline

Elec. Distribution/Transmission Program Safety Mgr
Public Service Electric and Gas Company
11.2019 - 04.2023
Safety Coordinator
Public Service Electric and Gas
04.2011 - 11.2019
Union Safety Council Chairman
Public Service Electric and Gas
06.2006 - 06.2012
Substation & Building Mechanic-Elec. Distribution
Public Service Electric and Gas
07.1997 - 04.2011
Power Generation Mechanic/Technician/Operator
Public Service Electric and Gas
08.1979 - 07.1997
Bloomfield College
No Degree from Business Management
Essex County Vocational And Technical High Schoo
High School Diploma
  • Smith System Behind The Wheel Training 2021
  • OSHA 510 & 511 Power Generation & Distribution 2015
  • CUSP Safety Certification 2019


Ian Coelho