Jonathan Parsons
Kinder Morgan, Inc
Hammond,IL
22
years of professional experience
- Results-driven Damage Prevention Specialist with Kinder Morgan, Inc., adept at hazard identification and incident reporting. Successfully enhanced excavation safety through proactive communication and real-time risk monitoring. Proven problem-solver with a strong focus on public awareness programs, ensuring compliance and minimizing damage incidents while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Work History
Damage Prevention Specialist
12 Years 2 Months- Coordinated damage prevention activities for pipeline corridors, supporting excavation safety and utility protection.
- Reviewed locate requests and work orders to identify potential conflicts with buried infrastructure.
- Communicated with contractors and excavators to clarify safe dig requirements and right-of-way restrictions.
- Documented field observations, locate markings, and compliance issues for accurate incident tracking.
- Monitored excavation sites to verify adherence to One-Call procedures and company safety standards.
- Investigated near-miss conditions and reported damage threats to operations and integrity teams.
- Supported public awareness efforts by sharing pipeline safety guidance with external stakeholders.
- Escalated high-risk excavation concerns to appropriate teams for timely mitigation and resolution.
- Conducted thorough investigations of damage incidents to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
- Utilized advanced technology solutions to monitor potential risks in real-time, allowing for swift intervention when necessary.
- Organized regular meetings with stakeholders such as landowners and construction crews to address concerns proactively before they became issues.
Supervisor
9 Years 5 Months- Supervised production line operations to maintain safety, quality, and throughput standards.
- Coordinated team assignments to balance workloads and support shift coverage.
- Monitored equipment performance and escalated maintenance issues to reduce downtime.
- Enforced SOPs and quality checks to ensure consistent product compliance.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Hazard identification
Continuous learning and improvement
Incident reporting
Emergency response planning
Soil erosion control
Maintenance and repair
Public awareness programs
Utility marking standards
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Timeline
Damage Prevention Specialist
Kinder Morgan, Inc
08.2014 - CurrentRead More
Supervisor
Plastipak
03.2005 - 08.2014Read More
Bethany High School
High School Diploma
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