Donald Fox
Mokelumne Hill
Summary
Detail-oriented Vegetation Management Inspector committed to enhancing operational safety through thorough inspections and effective training. Proficient in ensuring quality control and safety compliance while maintaining regulatory standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vegetation Management Inspector
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections of distribution systems to ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
- Identified and documented potential hazards, recommending corrective actions that improved operational safety compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of inspections, ensuring timely reporting to management for informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with land agencies to secure necessary permits for projects.
- Addressed customer interference issues to ensure service continuity.
- Coordinated schedules for tree trimming contractors to optimize workflow.
- Work with land agencies to obtain proper permits.
- Presented weekly safety tailboard discussions to the team for awareness.
- Led training sessions for junior inspectors, enhancing team's inspection accuracy and effectiveness.
Vegetation Management Inspector
A.C.R.T
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Conducted detailed inspections of equipment and systems, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and contributing to overall operational safety.
- Supervised tree trimmers on customer interference properties, facilitating effective vegetation management and customer satisfaction.
- Inspected vegetation along high voltage power lines, identifying potential hazards and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Assigned specific tasks to team members based on project requirements.
- Prescribed work tasks for team members.
Equipment Operator/Supervisor
Emerson Logging
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Operated heavy machinery for logging operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline log processing workflow, improving overall operational efficiency.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to safety standards and enhancing team competency.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency in log processing.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Handled 30 incoming calls, emails, and faxes daily from customers.
- Collaborated with Cal-Fire to operate heavy equipment during fire control efforts.
Firefighter
West Point Fire Protection District
West Point
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Responded to emergency calls for fires and medical incidents.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during emergency situations.
- Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
- Collaborated with team members during training exercises and drills.
- Positioned hose lines for firefighting operations and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
Equipment Operator/Supervisor
Woodland Exspansion
02.2012 - 04.2019
- Operated heavy machinery such as feller bunchers, skidders, loaders, delimbers, slashers, yarders efficiently for smooth logging operations.
- Performed routine maintenance on machinery, ensuring operational reliability and optimal performance.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to enhance operational reliability and performance.
- Trained junior operators on equipment handling and safety protocols, strengthening team skills and safety compliance.
- Led daily safety meetings to reinforce safe work practices and promote a culture of safety among crew members.
- Inspected logs for defects or damage before processing, maintaining high-quality standards in timber production.
- Maintained high-quality standards by inspecting logs for defects or damage before processing.
- Participated in regular training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge. to maintain required physical fitness for demanding work.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gold Strike High
San Andreas, CASkills
- Tree trimming
- Vegetation assessment
- Chainsaw operation
- Hazard identification
- Safety compliance
- Vegetation management
- Tool safety management
- Site preparation
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
Timeline
Senior Vegetation Management Inspector
Pacific Gas & Electric Company
11.2023 - Current
Vegetation Management Inspector
A.C.R.T
10.2022 - 10.2023
Firefighter
West Point Fire Protection District
03.2020 - 12.2020
Equipment Operator/Supervisor
Emerson Logging
05.2019 - 10.2022
Equipment Operator/Supervisor
Woodland Exspansion
02.2012 - 04.2019
High School Diploma -
Gold Strike High