Cooper Mishler
San Diego,CA
Summary
As a Utility Professional with more than ten (10) years of experience and employment history in the utility industry. Dynamic leader with a detailed record of success in proactively identifying workplace hazards and implementing innovative solutions to prevent future reoccurrences. Possesses strong leadership qualities coupled with the skills to function as an efficient team player in support of major project initiatives. Motivated professional with the ability to achieve and surpass optimum goals while driving operational excellence in direct compliance with applicable standards, codes, and regulations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ground Operations Coordinator
Helistream
10.2020 - Current
- As a Ground Operations specialists , I was tasked with aligning the goals and safety perspectives not only from utility to contractor but also safety to field as well pilot to crew
- These relationships are critical in the path to safety in any field but especially crucial in aviation utility construction
- My contacts with industry leaders, professionals, and seasoned pilots played a critical role in this development
- Maintain safety and spread industry knowledge while working side by side with utility line crews
- Maintain crew relationships while installing, removing and making repairs to overhead Transmission lines 69 KV and above
- Working with crews while installing and removing equipment: Pole removal and replacements, transformers, insulator change outs, cross arms, lattice/tower construction , dead ending , outages and grounding procedures
- Ensure best industry practices are taken into consideration when flying sock line, HEC (human external cargo), flying in poles, and materials
- Working closely with San Diego Gas & Electric and other utility contractors with the helicopter companies to ensure flight plans are accurate in a congested air space and risks associated were avoided or mitigated
- Review Plans Of the Day (POD) and JHA's with utility crews to ensure paths, public mitigations, altitudes, heat, and weights are taken into consideration to avoid all potential risk to public, employees, pilots and company assets
- Creating peer check systems with contractors to develop local methods to align best practices to ensure that industry standards are utilized across all contractors and aviation service professionals.
Hydraulic Mechanic
Crane Works Southwest
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Operating ,Inspecting machines and heavy equipment to diagnose and repair
- Examine parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges
- Dismantle and reassemble heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools
- Test mechanical products & equipment to ensure and compliance with manufacturers specifications
- Fit bearings to adjust repair or overhaul mobile mechanical hydraulic and heavy equipment
- Fabricate needed parts from sheet metal
- Weld or solder using electric or gas soldering tools
- Diagnose faults malfunctions to determine repairs using computerized test equipment or calibration devices.
Drill Operator
Xtreme Drilling
04.2005 - 06.2019
- Established and coordinated air and ground protocols for pilots and ground crew
- Handled fuel for drills and aircrafts
- Providing leadership to delegate tasks, instruct and train crews
- Maintained drills to run properly and safely
- Following established plans of drilling operations
- Handling explosives
- Maintaining aircraft communications and locations
- Assistant to lead operator to help perform routine exploration tasks
- Communicating any safety issues or concerns to management.
Education
GED -
Mira Costa
Oceanside, CASkills
- Safety Hazard Identification & Corrective Actions
- Comprehensive understanding of CFR 14 Parts 133 & 135 Class B
- Crew Resource Management
- Materials Management & Inventory Receipt
- Utility Coordination & Construction Operations
- Heavy Equipment Operation & PPE Distribution
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety Enforcement
- Leadership Development & Team Collaboration
- Training, Coaching, & Team Motivation
- Strong Written & Verbal Communication Skills
- Contractor & Subcontractor Management
- Troubleshooting & Strategic Problem-Resolution
- Analytical Thinking & Key Decision-Making
- Planning, Scheduling, & Assignment Delegation
- Evaluate workplace hazards
- Facilitate corrective measures where warranted
Certification
-HEC Certificate of Completions
-Helicopter Rigging & Lifting
-CPR, AED Training & Basic First-Aid
-Class C Commercial Drivers
-License/ HazMat Endorsement
-FAA Medical Certificate Third Class and Student Pilot
-Osha 30
Timeline
Ground Operations Coordinator
Helistream
10.2020 - Current
Hydraulic Mechanic
Crane Works Southwest
05.2018 - 10.2020
Drill Operator
Xtreme Drilling
04.2005 - 06.2019
GED -
Mira Costa