Jacob Schultz

Safety and construction professional with 14+ years of electrical construction experience including commercial electrical work, overhead and underground electric distribution, contractor oversight, utility field leadership, journeyman lineman and foreman experience. Experienced in supporting electric utility construction through contractor oversight, field safety observations, Energized Work Plan (EWP) audits, contractor compliance monitoring, and project coordination.

Oversight Contractor Coordinator at Center Phase Energy (Present)

Primary field contact for contractor crews performing electric distribution construction.

• Coordinate contractor activities supporting utility construction projects.
• Conduct daily safety observations, field audits, and compliance inspections.
• Audit Energized Work Plans (EWPs) and verify compliance with utility safety standards.
• Monitor contractor productivity, workmanship, and safety performance.
• Participate in pre-job meetings and tailboards.
• Identify unsafe work practices and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee approximately 12 contractor crews weekly.

Journeyman Lineman / Foreman

14+ years of electrical industry experience including commercial electrical construction, overhead and underground electric distribution, storm restoration, and contractor field leadership.

Construction Project Management – Columbia University

Safety in the Utility Industry – University at Buffalo / Coursera

Introduction to HSE Engineering – Khalifa University / Coursera