Kamel Jabour
Houston,Texas
Summary
Prevention and beyond zero focused safety specialist with 17 years of experience in construction, with a focus in renewable as specialist for utility sized solar and wind farms; oil & gas projects. Well-rounded safety professional with diverse background in construction as Craft Worker & Foremen. Proven ability to create and maintain a culture that values safety, health, and cleanliness that meet objectives tied to standards while working with challenging project scopes in a demanding environment.
Experienced with safety management and compliance enforcement. Utilizes safety protocols and training to minimize workplace hazards. Track record of effective risk assessments and incident investigations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Manager
GridWorks
01.2024 - Current
- Provided assertive and enthusiastic safety coaching of Crew/supervisors.
- Creating and participating in company Stage Gates Safety portions
- Train and coach employees on HammerTech and Site-Specific Orientations.
- Performed site inspections, audited PTPs, coached crew/supervisors.
- Conducted Site Safety Audits alongside Site Management.
- Conducted Morning Toolbox and Stretch and Flex (dual language).
- Attended and represented company in Weekly owner meetings
- Provided safety training, maintained adequate site staff awareness daily.
- Managed and submitted safety documentation: training, permits, JHA, etc.
- Identified risks and implemented respective corrective actions positively.
- Generated and submitted incident/accident reports promptly and accurately.
- Performed incident review for near misses, first aid, and recordables.
- Developed and implemented job site specific emergency plans.
- Revised company Electrical Safety Program.
- Provided value to sites, Corporate; through submission of Lessons Learned.
- Built successful teams, developed trusting relationships w/ crew, mgrs., clients
- Inspected and enforced company, State and Federal OSHA Safety Regulations.
- Projects: TAG- NM
- Evelyn Bess- Tx
- Facilitated training for employees.
Safety Specialist / Site Manager
IEA Constructors
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Provided assertive and enthusiastic safety coaching of Crew/supervisors.
- Performed site inspections, site audited and JSA.
- Conducted Site Safety Audits alongside Site Management.
- Conducted Morning safety meeting, Toolbox, all hands and stretch and Flex (Dual language).
- Inspected and enforced company, State and Federal OSHA Safety Regulations.
- Attended and represented company in Daily, Weekly and Monthly owner meetings.
- Developed, enforced coaching site-specific company safety policies & programs.
- Conducted site safety assessments. Weekly walk-downs alongside client on site.
- Proactively identified and resolved issues, updating client daily on work status.
- Provided safety training (Dual language), maintained adequate site staff awareness daily.
- Managed and submitted safety documentation: training, permits, JSA, SIP reviews etc.
- Identified risks and implemented respective corrective actions positively.
- Use data from previous incidents to prevent future incidents.
- Generated and submitted incident/accident reports promptly and accurately.
- Performed incident/accident investigations, review near misses, first aid, and recordables.
- Developed and implemented job site specific emergency action plans.
- Respond to OSHA on regards of complaints and/or inspection.
- Revised company Electrical Safety Program, and Site-Specific Orientations (Dual language) as needed.
- Provided value to sites, Corporate; through submission of Lessons Learned.
- Developed trusting relationships w/crew, mgrs. and clients.
- Projects: Ranchland Wind Farm, Cisco, Tx
- ALGODON ALTO Wind FARM, MATHIS, TX
- Ganado Solar Far Ganado, TX
- Tres Bahias Solar Farm Port Lavaca, TX
- Prairie Switch Win Farm, Wharton, TX
- Callisto Battery Storage Houston, TX
Site Safety Manager
Wanzek Construction
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted Morning Toolbox and Stretch and Flex (English/Spanish)
- Inspected and enforced company, State and Federal Safety Regulations.
- Attended and represented company in Weekly owner meetings.
- Developed and enforced site-specific company safety policies & programs.
- Conducted site safety assessments. Walk-downs alongside clients on site.
- Proactively identified and resolved issues, updating clients daily on work status.
- Provided safety training, maintained adequate site staff awareness daily.
- Managed and submitted safety documentation: training, permits, JHA, etc.
- Identified risks and implemented respective corrective actions positively.
- Generated and submitted incident/accident reports promptly and accurately.
- Performed incident review for near misses, first aid, and recordables.
- Developed and implemented job site specific emergency plans.
- Respond to OSHA on regards of complaints and/or inspection.
- Revised company Electrical Safety Program, and Site-Specific Orientations.
- Provided value to sites, Corporate; through submission of Lessons Learned.
- Built successful teams, developed trusting relationships w/ crew, mgrs., clients.
- Projects: Mesteno Wind Farm, Rio Grande City, TX
- Jumbo Hill, Andrews, TX
- Las Lomas, Zapata, TX
- Maryneal, Sweetwater, TX
Project Safety Manager
Black & McDonald, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensured project compliance with all contractual and legal requirements.
- Attended and represented company in Weekly Toolbox meetings.
- Conducted safety audits and periodical walk-downs alongside client on site.
- Proactively identified and resolved issues updating clients daily on work status.
- Coordinated and provided safety training to new employees including Site Specific Safety Orientations, Fall Protection & Trauma, Equipment Proficiency.
- Informed project supervisors of pertinent project coordination and safety updates.
- Managed and submitted safety documentation: training, permits, JHA, etc.
- Evaluated activities, satisfied Owner’s O&M and PMT’s
- Generated and submitted incident/accident reports promptly and accurately.
- Projects: Prairie Queen Wind farm Moran, KS
- Safety Manager I
Foreman, Mechanic & Safety Assistant
Tennessee Valley Infrastructure Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Inspected and enforced Federal and local safety regulations.
- Attended and represented company in Weekly Toolbox meetings.
- Conducted safety audits and periodical walk-downs alongside client on site.
- Coordinated and provided safety training to new employees.
- Prepared daily JHAs for Safety Lead’s approval, promptly prior to work.
- Lead engaging safety toolbox meetings, in both English and Spanish
- Project Name: Astra Wind Project, Happy, TX
Foreman, Alignment Foreman, Combiner Boxes Installer
Tennessee Valley Infrastructure Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Responsible for Solar panels alignments, combiner boxes connections.
- Conducted daily job site inspections, identified unsafe conditions & behaviors, stopped work to ensure corrective action were taken.
- Monitored production, performance progress, meeting schedule & quality.
- Coordinated and provided safety training to new employees, maintained.
- FORT HUACHUCA SOLAR PROJECT, SIERRA VISTA, AZ
Foreman
M.A. Mortenson, Co.
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Successfully lead and supervised a crew of half a dozen solar installers.
- Responsible for daily meetings and production goals provided by Project Mgr.
- Assisted safety managers with maintaining a safe working environment.
- Prepared Pre-Task Plans, Rigging Inspections, Pick/Lift Plans; daily.
- Alamo III Solar Project, San Antonio, TX
Foreman Pipefitter
James Construction / PSC
01.2011 - 01.2013
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
01.2010 - 01.2011
Scaffold Builder
Brock Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
Scaffold Builders and Insulation Installer
Basic Industries Services
01.2006 - 01.2008
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural Engineering
National University – UNESUR
Santa Barbara, Zulia, Venezuela06.2001
Skills
- Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Procore, and Hammertech
- Accident prevention
- Safety program development
- Implementing safety policies
- Hazard identification
- Safety program assessments
- Safety training development
- Workplace inspections
- Site evaluation
- Meeting participation
- Confined space entry
- Incident investigation
- Safety audits
- Company policy compliance
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Project audits
- Emergency response planning
- Personal protective equipment
- Chemical handling
- Machine guarding
- Safety management systems
- Crane safety
- Accident reporting
- Incident reporting
- Traffic control
- Electrical safety
- Trenching and excavation
- Occupational health
- Noise control
- Environmental monitoring
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Staff training and mentoring
- Employee team supervision
- Fall protection
- First aid administration
- Scaffold safety
- Ladder safety
- Implementing safety programs
- Performance improvement monitoring
- Safety risk assessment
- Site auditing
- Safety training
- Workplace safety
- Risk management
- Training and mentoring
- Protective equipment
- Occupational safety
- OSHA standards and codes
- Site visits
- Accident investigation
- Safety courses
- Traffic management
- OSHA compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Investigations
- Safety policies
- Emergency response
- Worker training
- Records/files maintenance
- Disaster preparedness
- Program activities
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Corrective action planning
- Team building
- Vehicle safety
- Accident reduction planning
- Emergency situations
- Hazard and incident management
- Risk assessment
- Emergency response plans
- Root-cause analysis
- Critical thinking
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Procedure implementation
- Work process analysis
- Construction site management
- Staff training
- Implementing policies
Certification
- 30 Hours OSHA: Construction, Gen. Industry Safety & Health.
- 510 OSHA
- First Aid, CPR and AED.
- Electrical Safety & NFPA 70E
- Certified Forklift Operator
- TWIC CARD
- Cause Mapping, RCA
- Problem Solving
- Incident Investigation
- Root Cause Analysis
- ENSA Tower Rescue
- Aerial Lift Training
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Safety Manager
GridWorks
01.2024 - Current
Safety Specialist / Site Manager
IEA Constructors
01.2021 - 01.2024
Site Safety Manager
Wanzek Construction
01.2019 - 01.2021
Project Safety Manager
Black & McDonald, LLC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Foreman, Mechanic & Safety Assistant
Tennessee Valley Infrastructure Group
01.2016 - 01.2017
Foreman, Alignment Foreman, Combiner Boxes Installer
Tennessee Valley Infrastructure Group
01.2014 - 01.2015
Foreman
M.A. Mortenson, Co.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Foreman Pipefitter
James Construction / PSC
01.2011 - 01.2013
Pipefitter
Turner Industries
01.2010 - 01.2011
Scaffold Builder
Brock Services
01.2008 - 01.2010
Scaffold Builders and Insulation Installer
Basic Industries Services
01.2006 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Engineering - Agricultural Engineering
National University – UNESUR
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