Jesus Serrano Jr.
Houston
Summary
Dynamic EHS Manager with a proven track record at GE Vernova, specializing in OSHA regulations compliance and electrical safety. Expert in developing innovative lockout-tagout protocols, achieving a significant reduction in incidents. Adept at training teams and fostering a culture of safety, ensuring operational excellence across multiple sites.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ONW NA LOTO Team/Sr. Field Wind Technician
GE Vernova
12.2018 - Current
- Write LOTO procedures in accordance with safety protocols and design requirements
- Analyze systems to determine all sources of hazardous energy in a system
- Assess risks to personnel from each source and develop standardized instructions for wind technicians to follow
- As an Electrical Safety Subject Matter Expert, advise leadership, EHS, design engineering, and field technicians on best course of action
- As a Control of Hazardous Energy Subject Matter Expert, advise leadership, EHS, design engineering, and field technicians on best course of action
- Performed training for field technicians on electrical safety, LOTO, various digital systems
- Performed evaluations of field technician skill sets
- Conducted EHS/SSP Visits to evaluate sites LOTO Program and LOTO Binder
- Developed new processes to create first of its kind, industry leading, energy isolation program
- Developed LOTO Supervisor while in Projects as EHS Manager; LOTO Team helped create the process
- Electrical Safety Remote Instructor for NEOST LOTO – delivered to over 100+ team members
- Silver Best of the Best award for LOTO Taskforce
- Since 2017, drove reduction in LOTO incidents from over 25 in 2015 to just 4 by 2018
- Created standardized system of LOTO from the ground up, covering 675 wind sites, 593 individual LOTO procedures.
- Help Develop cross-department communication channels to break silos starting in 2016/2017
- In the ten years of the current LOTO program, there have been no Potentially Severe Events caused by an erroneous LOTO procedure
- Out of over 700 procedures written, there have been only 5 critical errors in LOTO since 2016.
- Innovated program delivery with simplified interfaces for technicians and easy retrieval of revised procedures
- History of excellence of implementing Digital LOTO solutions
- Created LOTO Workflow System in NextGen Support Central via Forms
- Created LOTO Webpage in NextGen Support Central
- Created LOTO Survey in in NextGen Support Central via Survey
EHS Manager/Site Safety Professional SSP
FieldCore Services Solutions/Granite Services International
Tampa
06.2008 - 12.2018
- Communicate to the entire team the safety objectives and guidelines to employees
- Guarantee that employees operations comply with all internal and external regulations
- Design and coordinate site specific EHS work plans to ensure and stablish safety controls that help to eliminate safety risk on operation for client facing roles/work scope
- Execute standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to work instructions and work routines - there is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations
- Developing and implementing health and safety plans
- Enforcing policies
- Evaluating practices and facilities to ensure compliance with legal guidelines
- Conduct training sessions
- Monitor compliance
- Investigate accidents
- Provide recommendations for improvement
- Report on health and safety issues
- Develop relevant policies to maintain a safe workplace
- Focus is on promoting occupational health and safety and minimizing risks for employees
- Tampa FL.
- Developed and Implemented LOTO Supervisor while in Projects as EHS Manager
- 1st to Implement Tailboards into Projects
- 1st to Implement LOTO Procedures HS21 Program to the LOTO we use today
- 1st Legacy TSL Instructor
- 1st EHS Manager to do RePower
- From 2014 to 2017 as a EHS Manager in Projects I managed 13 sites from start to finish
- Subject Matter Expert for Electrical Safety and LOTO
- Trained EHS Manager/SSP’s
- Developed the OJT Training for EHS Manager/SSP’s and it is still used till this day.
- Organized the Projects Wind Control Tabs
- Developed the Project EHS Guide which is called 'Project Site Safety Professional Guide' now
- Pushed for Projects Operational Management to change the contractor EHS Manager title to 'Site Safety Professional'
- Conducted safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance
- Evaluated performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments
- Collaborated with management to develop a site Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notifications, investigations, and case management
- Maintained a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence and logged them into Gensuites
Technical Advisor/Commissioning
System One
04.2008 - 06.2008
- Advised clients on technical solutions and product capabilities.
- Developed documentation for technical processes and standards.
- Provided troubleshooting support for complex technical issues.
- Engaged in project planning to align with client specifications.
- Assisted technical support groups and gave professional technical advice.
Service Tech
Run Energy
06.2007 - 04.2008
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices and safety procedures effectively.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries and service requests with professionalism.
- Assisted in the installation of new energy systems and components as needed.
- Troubleshot electrical circuits using schematics and diagrams.
Service Tech
Integra Technologies
07.2006 - 05.2007
- Performed onsite repair of equipment at customer locations.
- Repaired faulty components such as motors, pumps, valves, switches.
- Inspected equipment for proper operation and safety hazards prior to use.
- Followed all safety protocols while performing work in potentially hazardous environments.
- Calibrated instruments to maintain accuracy within specified tolerances.
Subcontractor
RDL Energy Services
11.2005 - 07.2006
- Trained new subcontractors on company policies and operational procedures effectively.
- Facilitated communication between teams to enhance collaboration and workflow efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols to avoid job site accidents and damage to property.
- Promoted high level of customer service to maintain client satisfaction.
- Assessed team members' skills and delegated tasks based upon knowledge and expertise.
Pipe Fitter
Westfield Fabrication
02.2006 - 04.2006
- Interpreted technical drawings to determine pipe layout and installation requirements.
- Operated welding equipment to join pipes and fittings securely.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot piping system issues efficiently.
- Maintained tools and equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Read blueprints and diagrams to determine the type of pipe and tools needed for each job.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
Department Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
03.2001 - 09.2005
- Managed daily operations of the department to ensure seamless workflow.
- Trained and mentored staff to enhance team performance and service quality.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring proper stock levels and organization.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to improve product visibility and sales.
- Collaborated with other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Enforced safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment for employees.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing knowledgeable product recommendations.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking, and inventory control.
Education
Occupational Safety and Health Manager -
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL11.2025
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School
Houston, TXSkills
- OSHA regulations compliance
- Schematics reading
- Electrical systems
- Lockout-tagout protocols
- Incident reporting and analysis
- Safety training and education
Certification
- Torqueing Certificate Level 1
- Tensioning Certificate Level 1
- OSHA Card
- OSHA 500
- OSHA 510
- OSHA 7500
- OSHA 3015
- OSHA 3095
- OSHA 225
- ETI – MGE817
- OSHA 7405
- OSHA 3115
- OSHA 7115
- Wind Turbine Technical Training Course by AirStreams
- GE Vernova Converter Training
- GE Vernova Pitch Training
- GE Vernova ESS Training
- GE Vernova Sierra Differences Training
- GSI Site Lead Training
Timeline
ONW NA LOTO Team/Sr. Field Wind Technician
GE Vernova
12.2018 - Current
EHS Manager/Site Safety Professional SSP
FieldCore Services Solutions/Granite Services International
06.2008 - 12.2018
Technical Advisor/Commissioning
System One
04.2008 - 06.2008
Service Tech
Run Energy
06.2007 - 04.2008
Service Tech
Integra Technologies
07.2006 - 05.2007
Pipe Fitter
Westfield Fabrication
02.2006 - 04.2006
Subcontractor
RDL Energy Services
11.2005 - 07.2006
Department Manager
Lowes Home Improvement
03.2001 - 09.2005
Occupational Safety and Health Manager -
Columbia Southern University
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School