Pedro Garcia
Tulare
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vegetation Program Lead
Eocene Environmental Group of the West
Bakersfield, California
11.2024 - Current
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Lead vegetation management operations, contractor performance, project teams, and emergency response efforts in compliance with safety regulations and labor agreements.
- Solve moderate to highly complex problems independently; develop new approaches to improve processes and outcomes.
- Coordinate and support vegetation management (VM) activities, including scheduling, progress monitoring, and process improvement initiatives.
- At the direction of the PG&E Representative clarify expectations and program direction for contractor employees.
- Assist with customer interactions, including complaints, refusals, and access issues, as directed by the Program Manager.
- Support agency meetings, field visits, and project management tasks (routine and non-routine).
- Perform database "sleuthing" to identify and resolve issues.
- Provide support to Vegetation Management Inspectors (VMIs).
- Ensure on-site safety practices are followed and report on equipment and vehicle conditions.
- Perform other duties as assigned by PG&E representatives or EOCW management.
Vegetation Management Inspector
Arborline Consulting LLC
Fresno, CA
12.2023 - 11.2024
- Inspected to ensure conformance with quality standards, using precision measuring instruments.
- Addressed customer questions and recommended appropriate services to increase satisfaction.
- Perform identification, inspection, and evaluations of trees and brush along utility lines.
- Patrolled distribution circuits, prescribed work to be performed by tree trimming contractor.
- Entered tree trimming and tree/brush removal prescription into hand-held computer.
- Monitored contract compliance to assure adherence to government regulations.
- Authorized or denied visitors entering premises to promote building safety.
- Communicated information about identified hazards to the public.
- Educated and informed the public, including our own staff, regarding safety procedures and policies.
- Inspected and evaluated workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Maintained inspection records and documentation associated with quality program.
- Conducted thorough inspections of various properties to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Vegetation Management Inspector
Orient Consulting LLC
Fresno, CA
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Active member of the safety committee team.
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with industry standards and safety regulations.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance quality control processes and efficiency of inspections.
- Analyzed data from inspections to identify trends and recommend process improvements.
- Coordinated with clients to address inspection findings, ensuring satisfaction and compliance resolution.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
Firefighter
Wildfire Defense Systems
Riverside, CA
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Responded to fire alarms and other emergency situations or calls for service.
- Operated and maintained pressure and pump type extinguishers to control and extinguish fires.
- Performed fire control and suppression activities to reduce hazards.
- Pulled hoses from truck bed to connect hoses to hydrant and pump apparatuses.
- Drove and operated fire fought vehicles and equipment.
- Collaborated with other firefighters as members of firefighting crew.
- Dressed in equipment such as fire-resistant clothing and breathing apparatus.
- Monitored weather conditions and fire behavior to inform containment strategy.
- Participated in drills and trained techniques, operations, and use of equipment.
- Maintained fire stations and firefighting equipment and apparatus.
- Trained new employees to control and suppress fires.
Consulting Utility Forester
ACRT Pacific
Fresno, CA
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Maintained inspection records and documentation.
- Identified hazardous problems and recommended solutions.
- Perform identification, inspection, and evaluations of trees and brush along utility lines.
- Patrolled distribution and transmission circuits, prescribed work to be performed by tree trimming contractor.
- Entered tree trimming and tree/brush removal prescription into hand-held computer.
- Conducted utility vegetation management assessments to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Developed strategic plans for tree trimming and removal to enhance utility reliability.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Porterville College
Porterville, CA05-2018
High School Diploma -
Harmony Magnet Academy
Strathmore, CA06-2014
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Bilingual
- Communication
- Safety compliance
- Project coordination
- Quality assurance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Certified Tree Care Safety Professional
- OSHA 30
- Hazard communication
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Vegetation Program Lead
Eocene Environmental Group of the West
11.2024 - Current
Vegetation Management Inspector
Arborline Consulting LLC
12.2023 - 11.2024
Vegetation Management Inspector
Orient Consulting LLC
03.2022 - 12.2023
Firefighter
Wildfire Defense Systems
04.2021 - 11.2021
Consulting Utility Forester
ACRT Pacific
01.2020 - 11.2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Porterville College
High School Diploma -
Harmony Magnet Academy