James Cobb
Scottsdale,Az
Summary
Senior Safety Advisor with extensive experience in risk management and safety program development at Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group. Proficient in utilizing AI for compliance and incident analysis, driving improvements in safety protocols. Strong advocate for safety culture, emphasizing mentorship and team collaboration. Focused on enhancing workplace safety and operational efficiency through strategic initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Safety Advisor
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
Scottsdale,, Arizona
11.2014 - Current
- Developed training materials for new employee health and safety orientations.
- Conducted data entry and generated technical reports for safety databases.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans to ensure preparedness.
- Led teams in conducting hazard analyses and risk assessments.
- Evaluated safety systems, recommending improvements for enhanced effectiveness.
- Investigated accidents to determine root causes and prevention strategies.
- Reviewed incident reports, advising on necessary corrective actions.
- Coordinated training drills to enhance employee safety awareness.
Senior Safety Professional
SunZia Wind and Transmission Project
Scottsdale, USA
- Current
- Oversight of Five Project Sections – Guiding safety managers in critical incident reviews, audits, and observation programs.
- AI & Technology Integration – Leveraging AI-driven safety assessments to enhance incident reviews and compliance tracking.
- Program Development & Compliance – Establishing OSHA-aligned safety programs while reinforcing company safety culture.
- Stakeholder Coordination – Managing client meetings, weekly reporting, and ensuring clear communication across project sections.
- Mentorship & Corrective Actions – Supporting safety managers while implementing corrective measures alongside senior operational leadership.
- Team Engagement & Safety Culture – Organizing safety luncheons to boost morale, reinforce safety awareness, and build a strong workplace culture.
- Leading Major Projects with AI & Mentorship
- Managing 552 miles of ±525kV DC transmission line between Corona, New Mexico, and Phoenix, Arizona.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Louisiana State University
Skills
- Leadership and mentorship
- AI and technology solutions
- Risk management and prevention
- Strategic planning and execution
- Field safety expertise
- Safety program development
- Risk assessment
- Data analysis
- Incident investigation
- Emergency response planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Regulatory compliance
- Team leadership
- Training material development
- Mentorship and coaching
- Safety culture promotion
- Technical report writing
- Project management
- AI integration
- Communication skills
- Noise control
- Contractor safety management
- Safety audits
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Crane and hoist safety
- Confined space entry
- First aid and CPR
- Hazard identification
- Fall protection
- Behavior-based safety
- Scaffold safety
- Personal protective equipment
- Safety training development
- Ladder safety
- Occupational health management
- Environmental protection
- Respiratory protection
- Accident prevention
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Workplace inspections
- Fire safety management
- Trenching and excavation safety
- Chemical handling
- Electrical safety
- Process safety management
- Machine guarding
- Deficiency documentation
- Bloodborne pathogen analysis
- Permit-to-work systems
- Safety training
- Safety documentation and materials
- Occupational health
- Incident reporting
- Protective equipment
- Site visits
- OSHA standards and codes
- Traffic management
- Budgetary planning
- Occupational safety
- Decontamination process and procedures
- Lifting operations
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Vehicle safety
- Safety courses
- Environmental monitoring
- Corrective action planning
- Facilities engineering
- Evaluations and reporting
- Fire and safety guidance
- Occupational safety instruction
- Occupational health hazards
- Manual handling
- Emergencies
- Investigations
- Worker training
- Contamination monitoring
- Industrial hygiene
- Public health
- Work process analysis
- Risk management
- Procedure implementation
- Environmental management
- Hazard abatement
- Team building
- OSHA compliance
Certifications Training
- OSHA 30-Hour Co. (ET&D)
- COSS, CSST, OHST, ASP
- Basic Helicopter (Class A) Training
- EB&G/EPZ Safety Training
- DOT/Non-DOT Substance Abuse Testing & Collection
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification
- Lead Awareness & Lead Supervisor Training
- Asbestos Awareness & Respiratory Protection Fit Testing
- Hilti/Ramset Instructor Certification
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training
- Environmental Management & SWPP/SPCC Development
- Competent Person Training
- OSHA 500 Instructor Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
- DOW STOP Certified Instructor
- Safe Start/Safe Track Certified Instructor
- Qualified Confined Spaces Rescue Trainer
Commitment To Excellence
James Cobb continues to drive safety innovation by integrating AI, technology, and mentorship into workplace safety programs. His leadership, expertise, and proactive risk management strategies ensure compliance, efficiency, and workforce well-being across large-scale electrical and industrial projects.
Projects
SunZia Wind and Transmission Project – ±525kV DC Transmission Line NYC Underground Transmission (Rainey to Corona 38R51 & 38R52 Feeder Replacement) West Monroe Reliability Improvement, Louisiana Lake Charles Auto Replace Site, Louisiana Lockheed Martin Stennis Space Center, Mississippi Power Station New Orleans Power Station, Unit 1, Louisiana Dow Chemical Expansion, Freeport, Texas (Largest Ethylene Cracker Facility in the World) Sasol Mega Project, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Years Of Experience
10
Project Safety Leadership
Oversight of Five Project Sections – Guiding safety managers in critical incident reviews, audits, and observation programs., AI & Technology Integration – Leveraging AI-driven safety assessments to enhance incident reviews and compliance tracking., Program Development & Compliance – Establishing OSHA-aligned safety programs while reinforcing company safety culture., Stakeholder Coordination – Managing client meetings, weekly reporting, and ensuring clear communication across project sections., Mentorship & Corrective Actions – Supporting safety managers while implementing corrective measures alongside senior operational leadership., Team Engagement & Safety Culture – Organizing safety luncheons to boost morale, reinforce safety awareness, and build a strong workplace culture.
Timeline
Senior Safety Advisor
Quanta Infrastructure Solutions Group
11.2014 - Current
Senior Safety Professional
SunZia Wind and Transmission Project
- Current
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Louisiana State University
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