James Jacobs
Lowry,VA
Summary
Dedicated Safety & Training Manager with a robust background in electric utility operations, seeking to leverage extensive industry knowledge and leadership skills to optimize NRECA's National Safety Program. Committed to enhancing safety culture and reducing liabilities effectively across member cooperatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Safety & Training
Virginia Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
11.2020 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Safety and Training Instructor
VMDAEC
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
- Evaluated training needs and developed appropriate class offerings.
- Assessed skill gaps for employees and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
- Maintained compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements and quality goals.
Apprentice Lineman / Journeyman Lineman
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative
01.2017 - 01.2020
Apprentice Lineman
Pike Electric
01.2016 - 01.2017
Manager / Personal Trainer
Anytime Fitness
01.2014 - 01.2016
Education
Biology/Business Administration Studies, Radford University
Pre-Med Studies, Emory and Henry College
Graduate -
North West Lineman’s College
01.2020
Powerline Worker Training School, Southside Community College
01.2016
Business Administration Studies, Liberty University Online
01.2016
Business Administration Studies, New River Community College
01.2015
Dual Enrollment, Central Virginia Community College
01.2010
Skills
- Staff Management
- Expectation Setting
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Staff Training and Development
- Member Relationship Management
- Effective Communication
- Cross-functional Teamwork
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Instructor (ASI)
- Basic Work Zone Instructor (VDOT)
- OSHA 10
- Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) - To be completed Fall 2024
- UAS Remote Pilot Licensed
- Fork Lift Instructor Certification
- Blood borne Pathogens Instructor Certification
- North West Lineman College Instructor Certification
Accomplishments
- Recognized as 2nd place winner in the Hurt Man Rescue event at VMDAEC’s Gaff and Go Rodeo 2019.
- Invited as a Guest Speaker at the NRECA Annual Meeting in 2020.
- Led and coordinated successful humanitarian trips with NRECA International/VMDAEC.
- RESAP area administrator for VMDAEC and facilitating Commitment to Zero Contacts Phase 2 for VMDAEC.
- Led Federated Rural Electric Insurance Exchange’s international training in Guatemala for first aid/CPR and hot line tools testing in 2023.
- Recipient of VMDAEC’s 2023 High Voltage Award for exceptional leadership, dedication and cooperative spirit.
Timeline
Manager of Safety & Training
Virginia Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives
11.2020 - Current
Safety and Training Instructor
VMDAEC
01.2020 - 11.2023
Apprentice Lineman / Journeyman Lineman
Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative
01.2017 - 01.2020
Apprentice Lineman
Pike Electric
01.2016 - 01.2017
Manager / Personal Trainer
Anytime Fitness
01.2014 - 01.2016
Biology/Business Administration Studies, Radford University
Pre-Med Studies, Emory and Henry College
Graduate -
North West Lineman’s College
Powerline Worker Training School, Southside Community College
Business Administration Studies, Liberty University Online
Business Administration Studies, New River Community College
Dual Enrollment, Central Virginia Community College
- First Aid/CPR Instructor (ASI)
- Basic Work Zone Instructor (VDOT)
- OSHA 10
- Certified Loss Control Professional (CLCP) - To be completed Fall 2024
- UAS Remote Pilot Licensed
- Fork Lift Instructor Certification
- Blood borne Pathogens Instructor Certification
- North West Lineman College Instructor Certification
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