Eric Barger
About Eric Barger
Eric Barger serves as the Safety & Training Leader for the Great Lakes Region in Northern Illinois, with a focus on fiber optic infrastructure. He has over a decade of experience in health, safety, and quality management, and has worked in various roles at USIC and Ledcor Group of Companies.
Current Role at USIC
Eric Barger serves as the Safety & Training Leader for the Great Lakes Region at USIC, a position he has held since 2014. In this role, he focuses on health and safety training initiatives, ensuring compliance with industry standards. He has accumulated ten years of experience in this capacity, contributing to the overall safety culture within the organization. His responsibilities include developing training programs and conducting safety assessments to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at USIC
Eric Barger worked at USIC from 2008 to 2014, initially as a Locate Technician for four years and later as a Lead Locate Utility Technician for two years. During his tenure, he gained practical experience in utility location services, which involved identifying and marking underground utilities. His progression within the company reflects his growing expertise and commitment to the field.
Education and Academic Background
Eric Barger studied Communication and Media Studies at The Ohio State University from 1979 to 1980. He furthered his education at The University of New Mexico, where he continued his studies in the same field from 1980 to 1981. This academic background has provided him with essential communication skills relevant to his roles in project coordination and stakeholder engagement.
Current Role at Ledcor Group of Companies
Since 2018, Eric Barger has been employed as an OSP Field Engineer/Project Coordinator at Ledcor Group of Companies in Elmhurst, Illinois. In this position, he is involved in the design and construction of fiber optic infrastructure. His responsibilities include overseeing quality control and assurance throughout the project lifecycle, as well as implementing splicing and testing procedures.
Expertise in Fiber Optic Infrastructure
Eric Barger possesses extensive experience in Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSE&Q) management, particularly within the fiber optic infrastructure sector. His expertise encompasses surveying and communication with municipalities for project coordination and permitting. This background equips him with the skills necessary to navigate complex project requirements and ensure compliance with safety regulations.