Aaron Chipman
LODI,CA
Summary
Reliable, flexible and hardworking Utility Arborist. Meticulous and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic and excellent team player. Looking for a position that will challenge me and help me grow as a professional Arborist.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Vegetation Management Inspector
Arborline Consulting
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
- Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
- Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
- Improved quality assurance procedures to minimize errors and increase effectiveness of inspections.
- Identified potential hazards and recommended corrective actions, ensuring a safer work environment for all employees.
- Maintained up-to-date inspection and audit records for improved reporting and analysis.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Enhanced company safety standards by conducting thorough inspections of equipment and facilities.
- Effectively communicated with clients and management to ensure alignment on inspection objectives, requirements, and expectations.
- Streamlined inspection processes for faster turnaround times, resulting in increased productivity.
- Managed multiple concurrent projects successfully while adhering strictly to deadlines.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
- Developed customized inspection checklists tailored to specific job sites, ensuring thorough evaluations.
- Implemented digital reporting system to expedite feedback on inspection outcomes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Increased compliance rates, meticulously auditing company practices against regulatory requirements.
- Fostered positive relationships with businesses and regulatory bodies, facilitating smoother inspection processes.
- Identified and addressed safety risks during routine inspections, significantly reducing workplace accidents.
- Advocated for continuous improvement, leading by example through meticulous and proactive inspection work.
- Achieved high levels of stakeholder satisfaction by providing detailed reports and actionable recommendations post-inspection.
- Led training sessions for junior inspectors to elevate team's overall efficiency and accuracy in conducting inspections.
- Enhanced safety protocols by conducting thorough inspections of construction sites to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Streamlined inspection processes, reducing inspection times without compromising on thoroughness or accuracy.
- Customized inspection checklists to specific project needs, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of all critical factors.
- Coordinated with project managers to schedule inspections at critical phases, ensuring timely completion without delays.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaborations to address and rectify compliance issues identified during inspections.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes to ensure inspections were conducted in line with current laws.
- Reduced environmental impact with rigorous enforcement of environmental standards during site inspections.
- Enhanced team's inspection capabilities by introducing new methodologies and best practices.
- Provided expert guidance to companies on how to rectify issues found during inspections, leading to improved practices.
Vegetation Management Inspector
Asomeo Environmental Restoration Industry
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Gathers data, prepares reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases
- Supports audit procedures to check all policy, process and work standards
- Writes reports outlining safety issues and potential correction options
- Checks written JSAs and permits for adherence to regulations.
- Inspects worksites, practices and PPE for compliance with established safety standards
- Implements programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in workplace
- Holds safety trainings leading to improvements in safety culture across personnel groups.
- Adherence to all state/local laws and regulations to apply acceptable compliance levels of client's assets.
- Maintains a professional appearance while communicating to the public and homeowners.
- Helps keep customers informed on scope of work in accordance of state/local laws and regulations.
- Preforms inspections of client's assets in remote areas across rugged terrain.
- Complies with all traffic laws to maintain safe driving of company vehicle.
- Supports local management & collegues in resolving issues throughout service territory.
Vegetation Management Inspector
ACRT Pacific
06.2018 - 07.2022
- Consulting Utility Arborist. Met with customers to discuss upcoming work on the trees on their property along the client's Right-of-ways.
- Adherence to applicable state compliance rules and regulations during routine inspections of the client's assets.
- Maintained equipment needed to complete tree inspections, kept inventory of supplies and equipment.
- Performed visual inspections to determine compliance with state regulations
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Resolved customer complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions.
- Trained and mentored junior inspection staff and interns to apply best practices and comply with quality control guidelines and regulations.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Developed and implemented inspection processes to define criteria and quality control measures.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Reported problems and concerns to management and helped resolve any issues, where possible.
- Performed tests and inspections to conform to established standards.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
Education
General Studies
Tokay High School
Lodi, CA04.2009
Skills
- OneVM Proficiency
- Collector & arcGIS Knowledge
- Worked with VMPI 2
- Excelled in Vegetation Management Database
- Proficent in using the Issue Tracking System
- Team leadership
- Safety leadership
- Plant identification
- Instructing and training
- Utility inventory methods
- Equipment & PPE management
- Excellent physical strength
- Safety Procedures
- Visual Inspection
- Mentorship and Training
- Quality Control
- Document Quality
- Taking Precise Measurements
- Quality Management Processes
- Reporting and Analysis
- Equipment Use
- Routine Maintenance
- Quality Standards Adherence
- Visual Assessment
- Workload Prioritization
- Safety Guidelines
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Equipment Testing and Calibration
- Measurement Tools
- Inspection Protocols
- Customer Satisfaction
- Quality Control Planning
- Safety Protocols
- Industry Standards
- Vendor Contracts
- Inspection Procedures
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Customer Service Standards
- Database Management
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
- Calibrate Equipment
Certification
- ISA Certified Utility Arborist® (WE-14226AU)
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
- OSHA 30
- CPR/AED Certified
Credentials
- ISA Certified Arborist
- ISA Utility Specialist
- Tree Risk Assessment Qualification
- OSHA 30
- CPR certification
Timeline
Senior Vegetation Management Inspector
Arborline Consulting
01.2024 - Current
Vegetation Management Inspector
Asomeo Environmental Restoration Industry
08.2023 - 11.2023
Vegetation Management Inspector
ACRT Pacific
06.2018 - 07.2022
General Studies
Tokay High School