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Jared Kitchen

Moore,TX

Summary

JARED KITCHEN San Antonio Safety Manager:

Mr. Kitchen is a licensed Journeyman Electrician with more than 24 years’ experience in electrical construction including over fifteen years in a supervisory capacity. In his electrical experience, Mr. Kitchen is proficient with the fast-track construction, coordination of extensions scope changes, labor management, instrumentation, and controls, with emphasis in switchgear distribution installations. As a Safety Manager today, Mr. Kitchen is a Certified Safety and Health Officials, well versed in the OSHA standards and the hazards in the electrical construction industry, is a Certified Instructor and responsible for the safety on multi-contractor construction projects ensuring company policies and OSHA standards are maintained. Detail-oriented Compliance Manager offering 5 years of expertise in risk management, policy development and strategic planning. Advanced knowledge of regulatory compliance with proven track record of partnering with executives and business leaders to identify vulnerabilities and create corrective actions. Collaborative and team-oriented with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster strategic partnerships and promote company reputation.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Site Safety Manager

Alterman
05.2017 - 10.2021
  • SN 1 & 2 RNG Project
  • SAT 9 & 10 Energy Harvest Project
  • SAT 11, 12, & 13 Project to Completion
  • Rio Medina 80/81
  • Safety, for new ground up data centers on an active campus
  • Coordinated safety for multiple high-risk activities
  • Planned work activities involving multiple trade partner collaborative efforts including confined space entry, trench and excavation, crane lifting activities, heavy equipment, energized work, and LOTO.
  • Analyzed and identified risk areas to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Implemented effective compliance policies and procedures to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
  • Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
  • Liaised with clients to identify and target inefficiencies in areas of risks and business controls, process gaps and workflow discrepancies.

Safety Manager

Toyota Plant Shut
  • On multiple planned shutdowns, involving energy isolation, fall protection plans, LOTO and re-energizing systems
  • Responded to multiple un-planned energy outages, make safe and re-energizing systems.
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.

Safety Manager

CPS
  • Energy’s Coal Silo Project, for CPS Energy 200’ Coal Silo and conveyor
  • Planned and executed safety for strategic crane lift, crane man basket elevated work, electrical make safe, LOTO, energy isolation and re-energizing systems
  • CPS Energy Calaveras Power Plant Generator Replacement
  • Safety Manager for the 1.8 million pond stator replacement for CPS energy JK Spruce 2 generator
  • Planned and coordinated strategic lifts, electrical make safe, LOTO, energy isolation and re-energizing.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.

Electrical Apprentice

Valero, Hills Data Expansion
  • At Valero’s 76,000 square foot Data facility
  • Installed raceways for multiple systems to include switch- gear distribution and fire alarm
  • Termination of switchgear and distribution panels 120/277/480 volts and associated trans- formers
  • Installation of multiple light fixtures for entry and egress
  • TCC Project Distribution and Terminations
  • Electrical Apprentice on TCC project exposed to entire distribution of all normal and emergency systems
  • Electrical equip- ment to include, 15 KV and 480-volt paralleled switchgear, transformers, UPS, battery rooms, and generators
  • Installation of duct bank and vaults associated with electrical equipment
  • Terminations and splices of medium voltage cable from service MDP throughout entire project
  • Terminations for switchgear transformers and battery rooms.

Education

South Texas Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC -

Judson High School
Converse, TX

Confined Space Continuing Education: Texas State Rules & Law and NEC, TDLR Continuing Education Course State Rules & Law, NFPA-70E, NEC Calculations and Article 250 Grounding EEO Discussion & Training Ladder Safety Metal Clad Cable Training OSHA 10 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration for Construction Safety and Health OSHA 30 - Construction Safety Course by Clicksafety OSHA 510 - Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry OSHA 521 - Industrial Hygiene Standards OSHA 2225 - Respiratory Protection OSHA 3015 - Excavation and Trenching OSHA 3095 - Electrical Standards OSHA 3115 - Fall Protection OSHA 7200 - Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control for Healthcare Facilities OSHA 7205 - Health Hazard Awareness OSHA 7300 - Permit Required Confined Space Standards OSHA 7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management Promote Awareness of Arc Flash Hazards Scaffold Training Scissor Lift Training Silica Situational Leadership Terminations & Splices Trench Excavation Safety -

Skills

  • Audit Support
  • Regulatory Examinations
  • Quality Controls
  • Training Coordination
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Risk Management
  • Conducting Investigations
  • Process Management
  • Data Center / Mission Critical Facility Safety Management
  • Medium Voltage Specialist
  • Electrical Substation

Accomplishments

  • Services, JCI Mega Block Test Facility
  • Electrical Apprentice on 38,500 square-foot two-story structure
  • Installation of electrical equipment 5 KV switchgear lineup substation transformers and 15 KV switches
  • Installation of medium voltage terminations at 15 KV switchgear
  • LEED Gold Project
  • University Health System (UHS) Sky Tower
  • Electrical Apprentice at 10 story fast track project design to utilize prefab in a coordinated effort with competent fieldhand
  • Installation of multiple raceways and conductors for normal and emergency systems
  • Henry B
  • Gonzalez Convention Center
  • Foreman at the historical Henry B Gonzalez convention center located in downtown San Antonio, Texas
  • This facility includes an overall 1.6 million square-foot area to include a 514,000 square-foot continuous exhibit hall with 70 meeting spaces and a 54,000 square-foot ballroom
  • ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
  • KIPP un-Mundo/Camino campus
  • Valero Main Campus RTU upgrade
  • SAWS Anderson Ground Storage Tank
  • SAWS Stein Ranch Disinfection expansion WECO
  • SAWS Alamo Ranch Lift Station
  • SAWS Kinder Ranch Lift Station
  • SAWS North Rim Lift Station
  • Alamo dome Comet Signs

Certification

OSHA 500 - Trainer Course in Construction Safety and Health - OSHA 10 & 30 Trainer-Certified MEDIC - Certified First Aid and CPS Instructor NFPA 70E and Certified Contact Release Course Instructor Certified TDLR Electrical License Continuing Education Instructor Certified Forklift Operator Instructor Certified Bucket Truck Safety Instructor

Affiliations

  • Member - Journeyman Electrician License - State of Texas
  • Member - International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union No. 60 Member –
  • American General Contractors Safety Committee (AGC), voted 2022 Vice Chairman
  • 2023 American General Contractors Safety Committee (AGC) voted Chairman


Timeline

Site Safety Manager

Alterman
05.2017 - 10.2021

Safety Manager

Toyota Plant Shut

Safety Manager

CPS

Electrical Apprentice

Valero, Hills Data Expansion

South Texas Electrical Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (JATC -

Judson High School

Confined Space Continuing Education: Texas State Rules & Law and NEC, TDLR Continuing Education Course State Rules & Law, NFPA-70E, NEC Calculations and Article 250 Grounding EEO Discussion & Training Ladder Safety Metal Clad Cable Training OSHA 10 - Occupational Safety and Health Administration for Construction Safety and Health OSHA 30 - Construction Safety Course by Clicksafety OSHA 510 - Occupational Safety & Health Standards for the Construction Industry OSHA 521 - Industrial Hygiene Standards OSHA 2225 - Respiratory Protection OSHA 3015 - Excavation and Trenching OSHA 3095 - Electrical Standards OSHA 3115 - Fall Protection OSHA 7200 - Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control for Healthcare Facilities OSHA 7205 - Health Hazard Awareness OSHA 7300 - Permit Required Confined Space Standards OSHA 7500 - Introduction to Safety and Health Management Promote Awareness of Arc Flash Hazards Scaffold Training Scissor Lift Training Silica Situational Leadership Terminations & Splices Trench Excavation Safety -

Jared Kitchen