JEREMEY ARMENDAREZ
Rankin,TX
Summary
Results-oriented leader in fire prevention and occupational safety with 20 years of experience and a Secret Security Clearance. Skilled in mentoring military personnel, managing risk, and executing training programs. Led fire instruction at Louis F. Garland DoD Fire Academy while achieving zero reportable incidents. Strong background in strategic planning and process improvement enhances operational effectiveness.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Specialist
Kinder Morgan, Inc
Odessa, TX
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Knowledge of PHMSA, EPA, and DOT safety regulations.
- Monitored equipment performance, ensuring timely maintenance and reducing downtime.
- Contributed to process improvement initiatives that enhanced operational effectiveness.
- Understood gas compressor and pipeline systems to effectively support maintenance operations.
- Fostered strong relationships with landowners and staff, facilitating smooth operations.
- Executed safety procedures and managed high pressure system operations, maintaining zero reportable incidents.
- Located underground utilities using specialized detection equipment.
- Coordinated with construction teams to ensure safe dig practices.
- Assisted in the installation of pumps, compressors, valves, regulators and related equipment.
- Monitored pressure gauges and flow meters, identifying irregularities to maintain system integrity.
- Inspected pipeline components for corrosion, welds, valves, flanges and other fittings to ensure proper operation.
Lead Fire Inspector
United States Air Force
Moody A F B, Georgia
02.2023 - 11.2024
- Managed comprehensive fire prevention program, enhancing safety standards for installation.
- Planned and supervised fire prevention education program, increasing awareness among personnel.
- Reviewed construction and modification plans, conferred with engineers, and aided on fire prevention and building design criteria.
- Supervised personnel management activities to ensure effective team performance.
- - Championed $417K flight-line extinguisher program; 1st in Air Combat Command to comply w/Time Compliance Tech Order requirements earning Air Combat Command Fire Department OTY.
- - Section Chief overseeing $2B weapon system, 5.7K personnel, 388 housing units with a $3.6B plant replacement.
- - Inspected 1.2M sq ft, identified 47 deficiencies, corrected 98% on the spot with zero fire loss to $1.6B property.
- Collaborated with engineers to review fire safety plans, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- - Leads base fire prevention education program for 9.8K base employees through facility manager training, extinguisher training, and fire drills.
Assistant Chief of Health and Safety
United States Air Force
Moody AFB, GA
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Planned, directed, coordinated, and evaluated activities necessary to implement a comprehensive Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program.
- Develops specialized Flight Management Plans and Standard Operating Policies and guides defining mishap prevention and handling procedures.
- Functioned as primary safety officer during emergencies, ensuring the safety of 62 firefighters across two stations.
- Developed policies and procedures to prevent cancer through post-exposure reduction, directly impacting firefighter health and safety.
- Researched and implemented next-gen clean cab technology for emergency vehicle exhaust systems, significantly reducing firefighter respiratory cancer risk.
- - Coordinated mutual aid agreements with surrounding city and county departments, spearheaded joint training sessions to integrate firefighters in community risk factors.
- - Expanded leadership working knowledge of Air Force Incident Management System, OSHA, NFPA, United Facilities Criteria
Fire Instructor Supervisor
United States Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Trains, develops, inspires 1.2K joint service military civilian international graduates per year.
- Monitors compliance with International Fire Training Accreditation standards.
- Scheduled training and supervised multi-service and international apprentices, enhancing their capabilities through military and professional challenges.
- Leads special individualized assistance, develops schedules, training records annotation and gives academic recommendations to the commander.
- - Oversaw two fire inspector courses and supervised 15 instructors, ensuring quality instruction through regular evaluations and feedback.
- - Managed course rewrite, leading 6-member working group to revise 130 critical line-item tasks over 75 man-hours, improving course clarity.
- - Conducted quarterly test analysis, validated 402 test items eliminating redundancies solidifying course material.
- - Authored ultra-high pressure handline course for DoD Airport Firefighting course fulfilling AF Fire Chief's vision.
- - Hand-selected to attend National Fire Protection Association course to enhance professional expertise and course material.
- - Instructed 2.5K+ hours in accordance with National Fire Protection Association and International Fire Training Accreditation standards delivered 1.8K college level credits
Unit Safety Representative
United States Air Force
Goodfellow AFB, TX
04.2016 - 07.2018
- Created and developed operating instructions for the Louis F. Garland DoD Fire Academy.
- Oversaw safety program and conducted spot inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Primary Unit Safety Representative for 2.1K students and permanent party personnel.
- Delivered weekly briefings to commander on safety mishaps and communicated new guidance from other organizations to ensure compliance.
- - Revamped heat stress operating guide minimized heat injuries 30% awarded Unit Safety Representative of the Year.
- - Managed $79M assets, maintained 140 personnel records recognized as "Superior Performer" during unit effectiveness inspection.
- Led hearing conservation program, utilizing decibel device to collect data on hazardous noise areas, resulting in development of new Hearing Operating Instruction.
- - Drove innovation researching rest/rehab facilities; initiated self-help project saving unit $50K.
Station Chief
United States Air Force
MacDill AFB, FL
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Led 27 personnel, overseeing 20 mission-assigned aircraft and 671 facilities valued at $4.2B, supporting 19K DoD members.
- Ensures safe operations & maintenance for fleet of 15 vehicles, specialty tools, and equipment valued at $21M.
- Directed crew positioning and apparatus setup to ensure safe mitigation of emergency incidents.
- Evaluated work performance of subordinate personnel, conducted OJT training for qualification and proficiency.
- - Managed shift personnel, created daily work schedules, led assigned crews providing fire protection to base and county citizens.
- - Supervised fire department equipment account, inventoried and maintained $960K in DoD assets.
- - Facilitated support for President of the United States visit, coordinated plans for landing and departure.
- - Guided severe weather response team to identify hurricane damage to base facilities, provided insight to base commander resuming mission in less than two hours.
- - Consultant for accreditation management, mentored leaders on process improvement and self-assessment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety
Waldorf University
Forrest City, IAAssociate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, ALAssociate of Applied Science - Instructor Technology
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, ALSkills
- Project Management
- Program Management
- Operational Readiness
- Process improvement
- Resource allocation
- Budget Development
- Pipeline systems
- Occupational Safety Management
- Policy enforcement
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Planning coordination
- Training design
- Personnel Management
- Effective communication
Technical Competencies - Software
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certifications And Specialized Training
- Advanced Leadership
- Fire Officer III
- Fire Inspector III
- Fire Instructor III
- Incident Safety Officer
- Hazardous Materials Incident Commander
- ICS 300,400
- Hazmat Technician
- ADDIE
- Technical Writer
- Telecommunicator I, II
- Driver Operator Pumper
- Driver Operator ARFF
- Driver Operator Aerial
- Driver Operator Mobile Water Supply
- Firefighter I, II
- Airport Firefighter
- CPR First Aid
Timeline
Operations Specialist
Kinder Morgan, Inc
03.2025 - 03.2026
Lead Fire Inspector
United States Air Force
02.2023 - 11.2024
Assistant Chief of Health and Safety
United States Air Force
01.2022 - 01.2023
Fire Instructor Supervisor
United States Air Force
08.2018 - 12.2020
Unit Safety Representative
United States Air Force
04.2016 - 07.2018
Station Chief
United States Air Force
01.2013 - 02.2016
Bachelor of Science - Occupational Safety
Waldorf University
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Science
Community College of the Air Force
Associate of Applied Science - Instructor Technology
Community College of the Air Force