Jerry Chambers, Cusp Email & Phone Number

San Diego, California, United States

Managing onsite safety for multi-site utility major capital construction projects encompassing Prime and sub-contractor safety.

San Diego, California, United States

San Diego, California, United States

Utility Safety Lead I San Diego Gas & Electric I TL 6926 Project I August 2020 - Oct 2021• As lead Utility Safety Manager for $65MIL 69kV Subtransmission Project ensured compliance with OSHA and CAL-OSHA policies and procedures during all overhead and underground construction activities• Authored, implemented, and ensured adherence to Site Specific Safety Plan for the project meeting and exceeding all expectations of SDG&E Major Projects Division• Led and conducted daily Tailboards with General Contractor and Subcontractors to ensure common understanding of the previous day’s accomplishments, the forecasted scope of work for the current day, and risks/mitigations anticipated in planned activities• Liaised between SDG&E Major Project Operations Managers, MICHELS Project Managers, and Contractor Construction Managers to ensure common understanding of daily project status, adherence to OSHA and CPUC directives, and potential risks that could have bearing on the project• Supervised all construction activities to ensure compliance with SDG&E Safety Policies, OSHA and Cal-OSHA requirements, and internal MICHELS policies and procedures• Utilized Microsoft Office Suite and BlueBeam Revu to prepare Safety updates, manage schedules, and generate daily field reports

San Diego, California, United States

Utility Safety Lead I San Diego Gas and Electric | TL 649 Project | July 2019 - July 2020• Review and establish communications with medical and emergency facilities for the project• Ensure these facilities have the appropriate recourses and can adequately treat injured employees in association with project hazards• Manage all new hire and return to work documentation including forwarding the documentation to the proper corporate offices for review and filing• Review and revise the Site Specific Safety Plan and provide training to all employees, subcontractors and visitors as required by company and client standards• Lead the Weekly & Daily Safety Meetings ensuring proper documentation is kept and filed• Guide management during event investigations and assist in the development of corrective action plans.• Review/Audit all Job Safety Analysis forms for accuracy in reference to the tasks listed.• Conduct Safety Stand Downs with crews ensuring regulatory compliance with Grounding and EPZ procedures

Mountain View, California, United States

Utility Safety Lead-Google | NASA Electrical Separation Project | Jan-Dec 2018• Ensure that all daily, weekly, monthly and annual equipment inspections are properly conducted and documented.• Monitor work activities and make suggestions and corrections establishing a safe work zone.• Review site security procedures and report discrepancies that are found.• Monitor DOT issues with company owned vehicles.• Monitor mobile equipment daily inspections for thoroughness and accuracy.• Conduct daily air sampling of potential contamination in work areas due to prior exposure of chemicals to previous contactors and Department of Defense employees

Toledo, Ohio Metropolitan Area

ENBRIDGE | NEXUS GAS LINE PROJECT | JUNE 2016-JAN 2018• Prevented a multi-million-dollar fine through proactive root cause analysis, presentation of facts, and collaborative communication with OSHA representatives. • Conceptualized and introduced a new employee development program, resulting in cross-functional certification of 1K+ new hires. • Introduced thorough team planning, progress assessment, and presentation preparation into daily workflows by arriving one early on a regular basis. • Successfully completed the NEXUS Gas line Project in Ohio with multiple awards and accolades for top tier leadership in EHS.• Develop and implemented new ideas and strategies using technology to help with time management and to cut down on wasted time• Integrated a modern tracking system to analyze compensation claims and indirect costs to better change procedures and help prevent against lost time incidents

Fort. Bragg, Nc

Section Leader I United States Army I 2007 - 2016• Led rotating teams of up to 25 and up to $5M in equipment with a focus on scheduling, task delegation, logistics planning, reporting, safety, staff training, vehicle mobilization, and traffic flow management• Handle recruiting, training, development, and performance evaluation of staff• Recognized with a collection of service and performance awards related to consistent dedication, good conduct, and international operations involvement• Played a key role in continually updating technical tools and engineering resources• Supervised a 50-person team, providing individual coaching and mentorship to foster professional development• Conducted multiple mentorship programs to develop leadership and identify within multiple organizations throughout the military