Jake Stephens, P.E.

Experience

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  Massey Energy

  May 2007 - Aug 2010

  Intern

  Acquired experience at surface and underground mines working with engineering, management and operations personnel in production, maintenance, drilling and blasting, safety, and environmental. Prepared budget data and presentations for current and future operations. Updated/prepared mine maps for regulatory agencies and other various purposes.

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  Massey Energy

  Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Management Trainee

  Assisted mine management with implementing plans and organizing tasks for hourly employees. Managed small groups of employees with various daily tasks. Traveled with regulatory inspectors discussing compliance and safety.

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  Alpha Natural Resources

  May 2011 - Mar 2013

  Responsible for regularly updating and submitting mining plans to regulatory agencies. Managed and co-managed mine projects from design/budgeting to completion including new mine development, corehole drilling, French drains, pond and ditch construction, clearing, and decant pipe installation. Managed contractors to ensure projects were completed on time and within budget. Prepared budget data and presentations for current and future operations. Maintained mine maps through production/survey data, mine personnel information, and site reviews. Prepared regular production reports showing variances in actual production versus budgeted. Updated and prepared mine maps for submittal to regulatory agencies and landowners. Responsible for conducting quarterly sampling for greenhouse gases and submitting sampling data. Show less

  • Operations Performane Group

    Jan 2013 - Mar 2013

  • Mining Engineer

    May 2011 - Dec 2012
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  Central Mine Services, Inc.

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2017

  Senior Engineer

  Responsible for conducting risk consulting audits for companies in the mining, manufacturing, construction, and oil & gas industries ranging from less than ten employees to tens of thousands of employees with worldwide operations. Conducted audits to determine operational exposures and reviewed controls including safety programs and policies, inspected workplace conditions, and observed employee work behaviors. Provided audit reports to underwriters detailing the operation, overall rating, risks and exposures, observations, current controls and effectiveness, safety data, insurance claims data, recommendations for improvement, and future service plans. Provided and assisted with implementation of recommendations for improvement to reduce insurance costs from employee injuries and operational risks through establishing/improving controls. Collaborated with underwriters, brokers, and client personnel to establish service plans and schedule audits. Conducted regular follow up with clients to review operational changes and offer/provide value-added services. Regularly developed various safety materials including training programs, safety meeting topics, and safety newsletters to increase overall safety awareness and sustainability. Analyzed and increased efficiency of analysis of safety data and insurance claims data through development of software models. Show less

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  Rame Contracting, LLC

  Mar 2017 - Feb 2018

  Project Estimator

  Responsible for reviewing pre-construction plans and documentation to determine a scope of work for construction and drilling & blasting projects ranging from $10K to $4M in revenue. Projects include developments such as businesses, restaurants, retail stores, housing/subdivisions, and KYTC highway projects involving earthwork and utilities. Develop project costs estimating quantities, materials, equipment, and labor required to complete projects, while communicating with material suppliers and subcontractors to acquire quotes. Co-manage projects by preparing submittals, ordering materials, resolving field issues, and coordinating with owners, general contractors, and subcontractors throughout the project. Responsible for regularly reviewing various online sources for prospective projects fitting the company’s abilities and schedule. Show less

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  Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)

  Feb 2018 - Mar 2020

  Municipal Engineer Sr.

  Responsible for reviewing residential, commercial, and utility development projects for conformance with local, State and Federal requirements for permitting. Managed residential home building inspectors to ensure contractors were building public infrastructure to specifications. Assisted with updating local manuals and requirements for construction of public infrastructure.

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  AHS

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2022

  Project Manager

  Responsible for managing material handling and storage projects from post design to closeout. Worked with engineers to review project details, managed equipment and material deliveries with suppliers, worked with subcontractors to develop a project schedule based on deliveries and project deadlines, regularly communicated project progress, details, and challenges with clients and in-house upper management, managed project challenges to develop solutions, maintained project financials and scheduled resources for project go-lives. Show less

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  Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG)

  Oct 2022 - Jul 2024

  Municipal Engineer Sr.

  I am responsible for managing capital projects for the city of Lexington including sidewalks, shared use paths, road construction, streetscapes, etc. from start to finish. I am involved in every aspect of a project including concept, funding, design, environmental, right-of-way, letting, construction and closeout.

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  RESPEC

  Jun 2024 - now

  Project Engineer