Multi-Site Operations & High-Hazard Safety Leader

TERRY ADAMS

Operations and Safety Executive Multi-Site Management, High-Hazard Safety, P&L Leadership

Granbury, TX 281-***-**** *******@*****.***

SUMMARY

Versatile Operations and Safety Executive with a proven track record uniting P&L management, cross-functional multi-site execution, and high-hazard safety programs across complex $25M+ environments. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and senior safety leader with 15+ years of experience spanning military security, technical training, and heavy industrial, utility deployment, and construction operations. Expert in implementing Zero Injury programs, conducting rigorous job hazard analyses (JHAs), enforcing OSHA compliance, and managing large subcontractor-heavy project sites.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Lightpath Fiber – Director of Outside Plant Deployment Training (Contract Consulting) (Golden, CO) Apr 2026 – Aug 2026

Directed operational readiness, safety standardization, and field deployment training across 12 regional markets, overseeing a 65-person field workforce and $300K budget.

Oversaw safety protocols, hazard identifications, and field alignment for internal HDD crews and nationwide contractors, reducing field risks and utility strikes.

Established enterprise-wide incident tracking matrices and corrective action plans (CAPA), reducing utility strikes by 20% and contractor safety incidents by 22%.

Managed workforce tracking, resource allocation, and operational compliance utilizing enterprise platforms including UKG Pro and Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM.

Conducted comprehensive safety compliance audits and job-site inspections across utility locating, trenching, fiber cable installation, and high-hazard testing systems.

Safety One Training – General Manager (Littleton, CO) Feb 2018 – Present

Led full P&L accountability for multi-million-dollar operations, overseeing the $9 Million annual operating budget, financial forecasting, and strategic growth initiatives for specialized technical safety training and manufacturing support.

Optimized facility operations and safety financial performance through continuous improvement initiatives, establishing policies that improved productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.

Spearheaded the design and delivery of specialized training frameworks for high-hazard environments, training 800+ technicians annually in utility tower climbing, fall protection, confined space entry, and heavy equipment operations.

Directed a multi-disciplinary team of technical instructors, safety specialists, and sales staff to deliver integrated safety solutions for commercial clients.

Tracked key performance indicators for customer satisfaction, employee engagement, and safety productivity to align operational targets with revenue and cost goals.

AireServ of Northern Colorado – General Manager (Fort Collins, CO) Mar 2013 – Feb 2018

Directed regional service operations, multi-departmental workflows, and P&L performance for a high-volume mechanical services provider via ServiceTitan.

Oversaw service delivery, installation, maintenance, dispatch, and safety compliance across residential and commercial HVAC and plumbing divisions.

Managed an $8 Million budget and financial reporting to improve profit margins by 15%, reducing operational risks and optimizing labor efficiency.

Coached and retained field service technicians through performance evaluations, improving first-time fix rates by 15%.

Implemented processes and metrics for the complete project cycle while ensuring environmental compliance with safety, licensing, permitting, and regulatory standards.

River Ridge Rentals – Director of Operations (Breckenridge, CO) Oct 2007 – Mar 2013

Directed operational logistics, vendor contracts, and service delivery for a premier property portfolio, ensuring Property Care and Maintenance teams met company safety standards and efficiency targets.

Collaborated with department heads to drive client satisfaction while handling administrative duties, scheduling, budgeting, and P&L analysis.

Conducted work order audits and provided developmental coaching to property managers, maintenance techs, and operations specialists to improve completion rates.

Optimized administrative workflows, inventory control, and staffing schedules using modern operational software to scale service delivery during peak seasonal surges under strict safety-first principles.

Established rigorous tracking for asset performance, operating expenses, and yield generation across the $275M portfolio.

United States Marine Corps – Gunnery Sergeant (E-7) (Twentynine Palms, CA) Jul 1991 – Nov 2006

Served in progressive leadership roles over 14+ years, directing high-stakes security operations, crisis response, and logistical readiness across multiple international assignments.

Trained and developed 80+ Marines in tactical operations, discipline, and professional standards for high-stress, high-consequence security missions.

Guarded vital national assets, strategic naval installations, nuclear weapons, and nuclear submarine refueling sites as part of specialized U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces (MSF).

Executed anti-terrorism operations, rapid response deployments, and forward-deployed expeditionary security operations (such as Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Teams - FAST).

SKILLS & CORE COMPETENCIES

Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), High-Hazard Industrial Safety, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Incident Investigation, OSHA Standards, Compliance Audits, Environmental Compliance, Fall Protection & Rope Access.

Operations & Executive Leadership: Multi-Site Management, P&L Accountability ($25M+ Budgets), Cross-Functional Team Direction, Vendor & Contractor Oversight, Change Management, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Incident Rate Tracking.

Enterprise Systems & Technology: UKG Pro, Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, ServiceTitan, ERP Platforms, Excel, Asana.

Workforce Development & Continuous Improvement: Training Curriculum Design, Technical Instruction, OSHA Outreach Instructor, Leadership Development, Kaizen, Multi-Site Staff Compliance & Retention.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Texas A&M University – Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Administration & Management, 1991

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) – Board of Certified Safety Professionals, 2016

Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor – Construction & General Industry (OSHA 30, 500/501, 510)

SPRAT Level III Rope Access Technician and Instructor – Technical Rope Access & Industrial Site Safety

EPA Universal Proctor & NATE Proctor – HVAC & Mechanical Systems Compliance

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