Kyle West
Penrose,CO
Summary
Experienced facilities and maintenance leader with extensive expertise in physical plant operations, infrastructure management, and regulatory compliance. Skilled in overseeing multiple projects, ensuring code adherence, and implementing strategic improvements. Adept at leading teams, managing budgets, and developing operational efficiencies within high-security environments. Strong communicator with a results-driven approach to problem-solving, risk management, and staff development.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Captain CSLTS III
Fremont Correctional Facility
08.2020 - Current
- Provide oversight of plumbing and HVAC teams, ensuring compliance and remediation as needed.
- Led the full installation and regulatory compliance of Boilers #1, #3, and #4 overseeing electrical, electronic, and operational aspects. The project was a $3.5 million project.
- Partnered with FMS to connect a temporary boiler, ensuring continuous heat and hot water supply.
- Coordinated with contractors to upgrade Boiler #4 controls, improving reliability and maintenance efficiency.
- Facility upgrade to ADA compliance including sidewalks, cell house, showers also happened during boiler project.
- Serve as an advisor to facility leadership, contractors, and CDOC Capital Construction teams on infrastructure projects and compliance.
- Monitor statutes, laws, and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance within the facility.
- Analyze design documents for facility systems, identifying and resolving potential errors or omissions.
- Oversee permitting, scheduling, compliance inspections, and project record-keeping.
- Manage inventory procurement and budget reconciliation for maintenance and construction projects.
- Interview, supervise 28, and evaluate correctional staff and offenders under the Performance Management Program.
- Enforce security measures, including offender movement control, contraband prevention, and emergency response.
- Develop and implement safety protocols, ensuring the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Strategize and execute facility upgrades and maintenance, prioritizing safety, efficiency, and compliance.
- Navigate electronic work order programs for maintenance tracking and facility management.
- Promote integrity and commitment to the CDOC Mission Statement through leadership and training initiatives.
- Counsel offenders on work, behavior, and decision-making to support successful reentry into society.
- Resolve informal grievances among staff and offenders, initiating corrective actions when necessary.
CSLTS II
Fremont Correctional Facility
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Ensure safe, secure, compliant, and efficient operation of boiler plant, plumbing, HVAC systems, and supporting peripheral equipment.
- Oversee maintenance and upgrade projects to align with regulatory requirements and operational needs.
- Supervise a team of 6 specializing in boiler/chiller operations, HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, and mechanical system design.
- Train and mentor staff and offenders in preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, ensuring compliance with CDOC policies and safety standards.
- Foster a professional work environment focused on teamwork, accountability, and clear communication.
- Enforce workplace safety standards, tool control, hazardous materials management, and proper PPE usage.
- Maintain compliance with CDOC regulations, policies, and operational procedures.
- Control operating budget, tools, and inventory to ensure cost-effective operations.
- Lead the hiring process, interview candidates, and ensure accurate position descriptions.
- Implement the CDOC Performance Management Program (PMP) by monitoring work performance and developing individualized performance plans.
- Provide constructive feedback and corrective action as needed, resolving staff and offender conflicts at the lowest level possible.
- Coordinate with trade supervisors, contractors, Physical Plant Manager, and Custody Control to oversee new boiler installations and major infrastructure upgrades.
- Conduct research on industry innovations and recommend modernization strategies to improve system efficiency and reliability.
- Oversee installation, repair, and replacement of appliances and mechanical systems throughout the facility.
- Ensure accurate tracking of work orders, maintenance deficiencies, and project schedules.
- Monitor work progress, quality control, and regulatory compliance to maintain operational excellence.
CSLTS Supervisor II
Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Repaired steam lines and water heater systems, addressing installation deficiencies to ensure proper function and maintain 135-degree water for laundry operations.
- Utilize SCADA systems to monitor ECCPC Water Distribution operations, ensuring daily maintenance and operational efficiency.
- Oversee water distribution system maintenance, ensuring alarms, controls, and equipment function correctly.
- Coordinate with City of Canon City Water Department and Fremont Sanitation District to maintain compliance with regulatory agreements.
- Monitor and maintain the ECCPC Wastewater Collection System and pretreatment station, ensuring proper function and regulatory adherence.
- Provide design and technical recommendations for water, wastewater, gas systems, and surface drainage projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, cost-effectiveness, and functionality.
- Offer constructive evaluation and support to Plant Manager, Project Manager, contractors, design professionals, and utility providers for CDOC Capital Construction and Controlled Maintenance Projects.
- Review and analyze statutes, laws, and regulations to maintain agency compliance.
- Assess preliminary design phases, contract documents, and project drawings, identifying errors, omissions, and necessary improvements.
- Monitor project processes, ensuring permits, compliance, scheduling, inspections, reporting, and record-keeping meet regulatory requirements.
- Interview, supervise, and evaluate correctional staff and offenders, managing performance, tenure, and pay decisions within the Performance Management Program (PMP).
- Train and mentor staff and offenders on preventive maintenance, workplace safety, tool control, chemical handling, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use.
- Maintain secure facility operations, ensuring proper key, tool, chemical, and equipment control, storage, and accountability.
- Oversee offender movement and security, preventing contraband and responding to emergencies as needed.
- Foster a professional and accountable work environment, emphasizing teamwork, integrity, and adherence to CDOC policies.
- Procure necessary materials and supplies to support facility operations, maintenance, and fleet management. Monitor and reconcile budgets for construction projects, facility maintenance, and fleet operations, ensuring cost-effective expenditures.
- Coordinate fleet inventory including mileage, maintenance and warranty issues
- Develop and implement facility upgrade and maintenance strategies, ensuring compliance with safety, security, and operational requirements.
CSLTS Supervisor II
CDOC/Colorado State Penitentiary
08.2013 - 08.2016
- Communicate and supervise staff and offenders in a highly regulated environment, ensuring uninterrupted operations across assigned areas while coordinating with other trades.
- Assist in the heating plant and boiler house operations, taking shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and effective system performance.
- Oversee plumbing and HVAC operations, ensuring adherence to safety, efficiency, and compliance standards.
- Implemented capital improvement projects, including offender bathroom and janitorial closet renovations, coordinating with trades, Physical Plant Manager, and Custody Control to ensure efficiency, security, and safety.
- Led the preparation and installation of I-CON water conservation devices in day halls, enhancing facility water efficiency and sustainability.
- Developed and updated the CDOC Water Conservation Plan, achieving reduced water usage and increased cost savings.
- Wrote contingency requests and project directives, ensuring smooth facility upgrades and emergency planning.
- Initiated the on-call plumber program at CSP and CCF, enhancing maintenance responsiveness and operational efficiency.
- Supervise and evaluate correctional staff and offenders, managing status, tenure, and pay under the Performance Management Program (PMP).
- Provide guidance and training to staff and offenders on proper workplace behavior, decision-making, and professional development to support successful re-entry.
- Maintain facility security by monitoring offender whereabouts, enforcing compliance, and maintaining accurate worksite counts.
- Procure necessary materials and inventory to support job orders, facility maintenance, and upcoming projects.
- Monitor and reconcile budgets, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and proper allocation to construction projects and facility maintenance.
- Develop and implement strategic plans for facility upgrades and maintenance, ensuring code compliance and operational efficiency.
- Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient construction, delegating work based on safety, security, and staff/offender skill levels.
- Promote commitment and integrity in all work, aligning with CDOC's mission and values.
Skills
- Facilities & Infrastructure Management
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Multi-Site Project Oversight & Budgeting
- Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Emergency Response & Crisis Decision-Making
- Compliance with CDOC Administrative Regulations
- Strategic Planning & Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Platforms
- Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Writing & Accessible Documentation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Master Plumber State of Colorado | License No. 180507 | Issued: March 1997 | Expires: February 2027
- NFPA Water Based Fire Protection Systems & NFPA 72 Inspection, Testing & Maintenance of Fire Systems Issued: February 2020 | No expiration
- Backflow Certification ASSE International | License No. 29325 | Issued: July 2018 | Expires: July 2027
- Plumbing Contractor State of Colorado | License No. PC 0004206 | Issued: July 2020 | Expires: February 2027
Timeline
Captain CSLTS III
Fremont Correctional Facility
08.2020 - Current
CSLTS II
Fremont Correctional Facility
09.2019 - 07.2020
CSLTS Supervisor II
Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility
08.2016 - 08.2019
CSLTS Supervisor II
CDOC/Colorado State Penitentiary
08.2013 - 08.2016