Kevin Salazar

Kevin Salazar serves as the Director of Quality at Underground Construction Co., Inc., overseeing the OQ program and quality inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the enterprise. With a career spanning 36 years, Kevin’s journey began as a gas crew laborer. Through dedication and hard work, he steadily climbed the ranks, holding positions such as gas crew journeyman welder, underground construction combo crew journeyman, gas & electric crew supervisor, and eventually gas operations superintendent. Kevin’s expertise and leadership skills positioned him for management roles as a construction manager and a principal program manager for gas qualifications (OQ), overseeing gas qualifications for internal employees and numerous contractors. His debut as Director of Quality is a testament to his dedication, expertise, and leadership in the utility industry. Kevin’s passion for safety, quality, and community service continues to drive him forward as he contributes to the success of UCCo and the well-being of its employees and customers. Kevin holds certifications as a journeyman pipefitter, Incident Command System 200 & 300, NACE / AMPP CIP1 Certified Coatings Inspector, and American Petroleum Institute API 1169 Certified. Additionally, Kevin is a certified BBQ judge with the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS). Outside of work, he is a proud servant of his communities, having served for four years with the Inter Utility Working Group (IUWG) of California Utility Operators (OQ) Committee. He is also a longstanding Commissioner for the City of Campbell CA, Board of Appeals, demonstrating his commitment to making a positive impact beyond the workplace.