Kyle Huxtable

Senior safety operations leader and military instructor with 15+ years of leadership experience across utility construction, including transmission and distribution (T&D) and overhead/underground work. Proven success leading regional and divisional safety programs across complex, multi-site environments; strengthening field execution; aligning subcontractors; developing scalable safety systems; and using performance analytics to reduce operational risk.

Senior Manager, Operations Management | Divisional Safety Leader - Ervin Cable Construction LLC - 3 geographic regions and 26 office locations

(2023-07)

• Direct health, safety, and environmental compliance programs for approximately 700 aerial and underground utility construction and project team members across 3 geographic regions and 26 office locations.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 9 regional and local safety professionals while partnering with project managers and field leaders on regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and safety best practices.
• Drive divisional performance by analyzing leading and lagging indicators, identifying high-risk trends, and translating findings into actionable recommendations for senior operations leadership.
• Author, implement, and continuously improve corporate safety policies, operating procedures, and site-specific Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) supporting overhead and underground operations.
• Serve as a primary safety authority for emergency response, pre-construction planning, and federal regulatory interactions, including formal OSHA inspections.

Regional Safety Superintendent - Asplundh Tree Experts LLC

(2020-12 - 2023-07)

• Managed comprehensive health and safety compliance for approximately 225 power line-clearance and utility professionals operating in high-voltage environments.
• Conducted frequent field observations and risk assessments to strengthen hazard recognition, increase workforce engagement, and reinforce consistent safety expectations among crews and field leadership.
• Led incident and near-miss investigations using TAPROOT, developing corrective and preventive action plans and driving followthrough to closure.
• Maintained regulatory documentation and recordkeeping in accordance with OSHA 29 CFR 1904.7, ensuring accurate project records and safety data.
• Enforced regional driver-safety policies and contributed to a corporate committee responsible for site safety plans and subcontractor expectations.

Safety Technician - Ervin Cable Construction LLC

(2018-11 - 2020-12)

• Supported multi-site field safety initiatives, hazard-recognition tracking, toolbox talks, and pre-mobilization safety onboarding for utility construction operations.

Instructor / Leader - United States Army Reserves

(2008-12)

MBA - Organizational Leadership - University of Central Missouri (2023-12)

BS - Safety Management (Occupational Safety Focus) Minor, Aviation - University of Central Missouri (2018-05)

Certificate - Electrical Mechanic - Vatterott Technical College (2012)