Jennifer Vick
Sulphur,LA
Summary
My goal is to use my knowledge in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) requiring the ability to perform detailed task, to change priorities quickly and to communicate well with others to insure a safe and zero accident workplace. I am skilled at planning, implementing, and coordinating safety to reduce or eliminate occupational injuries. I wish to make an impact in the industry by using my skills and dedication in safety. Expert Safety Manager promoting top-notch skills in assessing risks and conducting safety audits. Dedicated professional makes decisions quickly and efficiently. Forward-thinking worker.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
Dashiell
Wynne, AR
10.2023 - Current
- Complete workplace safety and hazard inspections
- Review company processes and suggest methods that would improve overall safety for all employees
- Mentor and manage a team of safety specialists to ensure that associates followed safety protocol
- Ensure safe operations regarding environmental hazards and risks
- Train company employees in safety procedures and provide in-depth documentation for review
- Conduct weekly safety and on the job, toolbox meetings
- Instruct and provided training for employees on OSHA standards
- Advise management on safety conditions of operation of equipment, work safety regarding high voltage equipment that may cause hazardous conditions for employees and work environment
- Employee training on the safe usage of equipment
- Management of safety training and providing the necessary documentation for potential hazards with determining corrective and preventative measures
- Provide safety training and necessary documentation reports for federal, state, and local agencies
- Revise and update task procedures including XFMR testing, line pole changes, breaker change out, installation of overhead and underground high voltage cables
- Train and certify on heavy equipment
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections on all power tools, fall protection, fire extinguishers, slings, PPE, high voltage lineman cover blankets, and meetings with appropriate documentation of completion
- Installation of 230KV, 69KV gas-insulated systems, H-Frame structural steel for incoming distribution, insulators, installation of insulators on XFMR, XFMR oil transfer and 24-hour circulation, installation of complete 500KV switch station
- Daily work site auditing of employees in the field on all Sub-Station, T-Line & Distribution work sites.
- Performed risk assessments prior to any changes in operations or equipment modifications.
Safety Manager
Utility Construction Services
Cuba, Kansas & Abbeville, LA
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Daily SIMOPS with multiple Sub-Contractors
- Daily Safety meeting and tailboard/JHA reviews
- Permit writer, JHA, Tailboard, Equipment inspection, & Lift plan auditor
- Incident/Accident Investigation, RCA reports
- On site orientation, Equipment training, Fall protection training & inspection
- High Voltage Rubber good’s inspection and tracking of test dates, also manage retesting all High Voltage rubber goods
- Created and managed changes on all EAP’S
- Daily work site auditing, & Mentoring supervision, and employees in the field on all Sub-Station, T-Line & Distribution work sites
- Verifying proper EPZ grounding, equipment grounding & MAD awareness
- Daily management meetings for LOOK AHEAD and safety issues that may affect present and upcoming task
- Maintain Document Control.
Safety Manager
HSE Safety Partners/Siemens Gamesa
California
07.2019 - 08.2021
- GWO trained to work at heights
- Advanced Rescue trained to climb wind turbines to perform Health and Safety task
- Climb self-assist trained
- Ensure the highest level of health and safety practices on the assigned wind project
- This includes the proper use of essential safety equipment, including a personal fall arrest system, as well as identifying the potential hazards on the job
- Assist in the development of HSE Policies and Procedures
- Maintain, monitor and on-time reporting of HSE performance Metrix, records, and injury reporting
- Evaluate and Coordinate HSE plans, and programs proposed by Contractors/sites and monitor their performance to assure compliance
- Perform daily/weekly audits, assessments, and observations
- LOTO/EIP procedures
- Daily Safety meeting and tailboard/JHA reviews
- Permit writer, JHA, Tailboard, Equipment inspection, & Lift plan auditor
- Incident/Accident Investigation, RCA reports
- On site orientation, Equipment training, Fall protection training & inspection
- High Voltage PPE inspection and tracking of test dates, also manage retesting all High Voltage PPE
- Created and managed changes on all EAP’S
- Daily work site auditing, & Mentoring supervision, and employees in the field on all Sub-Station, T-Line & Distribution work sites
- Verifying proper EPZ grounding, equipment grounding & MAD awareness
- Daily management meetings for LOOK AHEAD and safety issues that may affect present and upcoming task
- Maintain document control
- Supervised contractors/subcontractor safety: working at heights, confined spaces, hot work, critical lifts, high voltage installation, maintenance, and testing
- Facilitate effective risk assessment
- Developed and implemented inspection reports for the company regarding aerial lift and ladders
- Executes field audit reports, incident investigation reports, root cause analysis reports, and training reports.
Sub-Station Safety Manager
Power Line Services
Irving, TX
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Managed safety program including on-site evaluations, internal audits, and surveys
- Developed team communications and information for daily motivational safety and tail-boarding meetings
- Supervised contractors/subcontractor safety: working at heights, confined spaces, hot work, critical lifts, high voltage installation, maintenance, and testing
- Facilitate effective risk assessment
- Trained and Certified employees on heavy equipment, Developed and implemented inspection reports for the company regarding aerial lift and ladders
- Executes field audit reports, incident investigation reports, root cause analysis reports, and training reports.
Safety Manager
Cameron LNG Mega Project
Houston, TX
11.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained position as primary focal point and liaison between CCJV and client
- Inspected work sites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards
- Recognized, documented, and advised on the removal of hazards
- Daily SIMOPS with multiple Sub-Contractors
- Enforced safety behaviors in the field
- Checked written USAs and permits for adherence to regulations
- Led safety meetings and training classes to educate workers on safe practices and important policies
- Reviewed standard operating procedures against optimal safety standards to verify company conformance and employee adherence with policies
- Facilitated, coordinated, participated, and evaluated current safety program standards and program performance, identified trends, and implemented corrective actions
- Supervised contractors worked at heights, confined spaces, hot work, critical lifts, high and low voltage installation, and testing.
- Performed risk assessments prior to any changes in operations or equipment modifications.
- Organized fire drills on a regular basis to verify preparedness for emergencies.
- Maintained records of inspection findings, hazard assessments, and corrective actions taken.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure safe working practices are followed.
Safety Supervisor
Greenberry Construction
Sulphur, LA
12.2016 - 11.2017
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for all employees
- Inspected work practices and procedures to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections
- Mentored and managed a team of safety specialists to ensure that associates followed safety protocol
- Ensured safe operations regarding environmental hazards and risks
- Trained company employees in safety procedures and provided in-depth documentation for review
- Provided and participated in weekly safety and toolbox meetings
- Instructed and trained employees on OSHA standards
- Participated in office and field audits, incident investigation reports, root cause analysis reports.
- Ensured proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Developed emergency response plans to address possible health and safety incidents.
Safety Manager
Vector Electric & Controls
Westlake, LA
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Inspect job sites and completed in-depth reports outlining safety concerns and corrective recommendations
- Assessed compliance of site operations, the accuracy of forms and adequate employee notification for different policies
- Developed team communications and information for safety training with appropriate documentation and reports for federal, state, and local agencies
- Conducted field safety audits, investigation of accidents and incidents
- Performed inspections and audits in plant and off-site facilities to detect existing or potential hazards, determining corrective and/or preventative measures
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test equipment and hand tools, locate the cause of a breakdown and establish a resolution to causative factor(s)
- Skilled and tasked connection of wires to circuit breakers, transformers, and necessary components
- Performed inspection on electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for appropriate adjustment and/or repair to ensure safety and compliance to code
- Test electrical systems and continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment using testing devices included and not limited to ohmmeters, voltmeters to ensure safety and compatibility of systems.
Safety Supervisor
Montgomery Electric Company
Lake Charles, LA
05.2012 - 01.2014
- Completed workplace safety and hazard inspections
- Reviewed company processes and suggested methods that would improve overall safety for all employees
- Inspected work practices and procedures to ensure compliance with company and federal regulations
- Ensured safe operations regarding environmental hazards and risks
- Instructed employees on OSHA standards
- Conducted field audits in plant and offsite facilities to detect existing and/or potential hazards with a determination of corrective and preventative measures.
Education
Construction Site Training and Safety Course -
McNeese State University
Lake Charles, LA01.2006
Skills
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
- Planning, implementing, and coordinating safety
- Workplace safety and hazard inspections
- Reviewing company processes and suggesting improvements for overall safety
- Mentoring and managing a team of safety specialists
- Training employees in safety procedures
- Conducting safety meetings and toolbox meetings
- Instructing and training employees on OSHA standards
- Advising management on safety conditions and equipment operation
- Providing safety training and documentation reports for federal, state, and local agencies
- Revising and updating task procedures
- Inspecting and auditing work sites
- Supervising contractors/subcontractors safety
- Facilitating risk assessment
- Incident/accident investigation and root cause analysis
- Equipment training and inspection
- High voltage rubber goods inspection and tracking
- Managing changes on Emergency Action Plans (EAPs)
- Verifying proper grounding and awareness of electrical protection zones
- Maintaining document control
- Developing and implementing inspection reports
- Participating in safety meetings and training classes
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations
- Recognizing and advising on the removal of hazards
- Enforcing safety behaviors in the field
- Checking permits and written work procedures for adherence to regulations
- Evaluating and coordinating HSE plans and programs
- Supervising contractors working at heights, confined spaces, and critical lifts
- Providing technical expertise and consultation on hazard recognition/control and risk management
- Administration of job safety programs
- Participating in incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Inspecting work practices and procedures for compliance
- Reviewing safety concerns and making corrective recommendations
- Assessing compliance of site operations and forms
- Diagnosing and resolving system malfunctions
- Connecting wires to circuit breakers and transformers
- Testing electrical systems and circuits
- Construction site training and safety
- Safety audits
- Fall protection
- Risk Identification
- Equipment Inspection
- LO/TO programs
- Incident Reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Certification
- NCCER Construction Safety Technician, 4414476
- Construction Site Safety Supervisor (CSSS)
- Construction Site Safety Technician (CSST)
- OSHA Training Course in Construction Safety and Health, 26-007325619
- OSHA-30
- Professional Development Instruction
- Competent Person Awareness Training Field Safety (NCCER)
- Safety Technology (NCCER)
- First Aid, CPR and AED
- OSHA Crane and Rigging
- GWO work at heights
- GWO Advanced Rescue
- GWO Manual handling & fire awareness
- Nacelle crane & hoist user training
- Ibex & Avanti self-assist training
- Load securement components training
- NFPA 70E Electrical safety awareness training, 000018469896
- SGTT-LOTO awareness training
- EIP training
- TWIC, 02/13/2026
- X-Collar Training Certification, XC-00001460
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Excavation Worker Training
- Confined Space Training
- Hexavalent Chromium Training
- HazMat/DOT Shipping
- Scaffold Competent Person
- POWERSAFE Training (Entergy)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Safety Manager
Dashiell
10.2023 - Current
Safety Manager
Utility Construction Services
02.2022 - 09.2023
Safety Manager
HSE Safety Partners/Siemens Gamesa
07.2019 - 08.2021
Sub-Station Safety Manager
Power Line Services
01.2019 - 06.2019
Safety Manager
Cameron LNG Mega Project
11.2017 - 12.2018
Safety Supervisor
Greenberry Construction
12.2016 - 11.2017
Safety Manager
Vector Electric & Controls
01.2014 - 10.2016
Safety Supervisor
Montgomery Electric Company
05.2012 - 01.2014
Construction Site Training and Safety Course -
McNeese State University