Field Service Safety Manager

AL MONTES, RSM, SSHO, IBOEHS

SUMMARY

Manager for Electric Utility (Transformers, Substation Installations, Maintenance), Engineering, and Construction projects.

Experienced identifying an opportunity for inside utility substation and power plants. Extensive firsthand knowledge of equipment in a power generation facility, substation yard, and mining industry. Started career in the application of lineman with new installations and maintenance. Proficient with LV switchgear, MV switchgear, and transformers. Able to quickly recognize a problem and present a solution back to the customer.

10+ years of experience managing HV, MV, and LV electrical services for electrical manufacturers with the ability to develop strategic action plans to facilitate maintenance objectives including sales/market growth and profitability. Strong local and western regional relationships with industrial and utility end user customers. Extensive OEM experience with the engineering and application of electrical equipment including transmission and distribution equipment, transformers, switchgear, breakers, relays, MCC’s, smart grid, and other utility and industrial substation equipment. Most recent experience includes transformers, GIS HV breakers, MV and LV breakers, inverters, and UPS systems. Proven Safety Management with decreased EMR through developing plans and engaging teams that leverage the strengths of safety through both technical training and coaching resources. My personal strengths include excellent communication, leadership, time management, and team safety building skills.

• Fifteen years of experience environmental health and safety in electrical.

• Over Thirty years of experience working in equipment and operation services, primarily in utility work environments.

• Experience with complex safety training

• Training safety skills including involving hands-on 1-on-1 and group, guidance within the company to achieve the field audits and safety teams/partnerships.

• Best technical and commercial offerings.

• Manage strong EHS support relations.

• Strong training presentation skills. Levels to achieve satisfaction. EXPERIENCE

Delta Star Inc, Lynchburg, Virgina, United States April 2023 to Present Environment, Health and Safety Manager

• EHS Manager Supporting OSHA/MSHA Compliances and Standards.

• Oversee all Training Guidelines for Field Service employees in OSHA 30 and MSHA 5000-26

• Support Environmental and Health issues with the company.

• Management of safety operations

• Management of staff and layout for safety services

• Overseeing project planning / scheduling / budgets

• Responsible for building a new National EHS Department in the United States

• Projects include utility powerlines, substations, transformers, switchgears, high-voltage breakers, transportation (highway, bridge, roadway codes & standards), and] logistics. Siemens Energy, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States April 2020 to February 2023 Environment, Health and Safety Manager

• EHS Manager Supporting OSHA/MSHA Compliances and Standards.

• Oversee all Training Guidelines for Field Service employees in OSHA 30 and MSHA 5000-26

• Support Environmental and Health issues with the company.

• Management of safety operations

• Management of staff and layout for safety services

• Overseeing project planning / scheduling / budgets

• Responsible for building a new National EHS Department in the United States

• Projects include utility powerlines, substations, transformers, switchgears, high-voltage breakers, transportation (highway, bridge, roadway codes & standards), and] logistics. North American Substation Services, Altamonte Springs Florida October 2017 to March 2020 Safety Manager

• Management of safety operations

• Management of staff and layout for safety services

• Oversaw project planning / scheduling / budgets

• Supported electrical safety and training services.

• Experienced with complex safety audits and coaching in the field along with developing safety support teams

• Managed strong customer relationships at all levels to achieve customer satisfaction

• Development of OSHA required training skills including guidance within the safety department to achieve the best technical offerings

• Strong presentation skills

ProEnergy Services, Phoenix, Arizona Area September 2016 to October 2017 Depot Manager / RSM

• Management of operations

• Depot Management and Transportations Oversite

• Management of staff and layout for safety

services

• Overseeing project planning/scheduling/budgets

Jordan Transformer LLC, Jordan, MN July 2014 to September 2016 Field Service Manager / RSM

• Management of operations

• Depot Management and Transportations Oversite

• Management of staff and layout for safety

services

• Overseeing project planning/scheduling/budgets

Siemens Energy, Phoenix, Arizona, United States March 2011 to May 2016 Regional Field Service Manager

• Oversaw all Field Service Projects and Field Service Employees

• Performed Scheduling, Training and DOT

• Southwest Service Center Manager / RSM Southwest Service Center

• Oversaw Service Center located in Phoenix Arizona – handles substation maintenance, transformer installation and repairs, switchgear, low-voltage, medium-voltage, & high-voltage installation and repairs

• Managed new transformer installations, transformer service work, and switchgear service work for the western region of the United States

• Reduced costs and maintained customer relationships on multiple high-profile warranty Effectively communicated project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion

• Proactively managed changes in project scope, identified potential risks, and devised contingency plans.

• Built, developed, and grew any business relationships vital to the success of the projects & company

Switchgear Solutions Inc, RSM Tucson, AZ 2008 to 2011 Field Service Manager

• Oversee the Field Service department for Switchgear and Power plant generation equipment

• Managed facility OSHA/safety regulations

• Management of staff and layout for field services

• Instruction and inspection of personnel job performance Mine Pro, Mesa, AZ 2005 to 2008

Electrical Manager / Shovel Rebuild Supervisor

• Upgraded and maintained shovel electrical power systems

• Troubleshooting and general service operations

• Oversaw project planning and budgets

DynCorp International, Las Vegas, NV 1996 to 2005

Lead High Voltage Supervisor

• DOD Project Manager

• Maintenance of facilities and ranges

• Maintenance of airfield lighting systems

• Generator and backup power support systems

• Electrical department safety coordinator

EDUCATION

Online EHS Management Degree

Associate of Science, AS, Environmental Studies, January 2011 International Board of Environmental Health Safety Registered Safety Manager, Environmental Health Safety, 2008 CERTIFICATION

• MSHA Blue Card Trainer Certified 2017

• IBOEHS Confined Space Rescue Trainer 2017

• OSHA 501 Trainer Industrial 2017

• IBOEHS Registered Safety Manager 2008

• PM Certification- Clear Canyon College 2008

• Journeyman Lineman – Licensed 1984

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