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Donavan Sheets

Riddle

Summary

Construction professional prepared for high-stakes roles with extensive experience in overseeing multifaceted construction projects. Consistently ensures projects meet quality standards and deadlines, fostering collaborative work environment. Known for strong leadership, adaptability, and proficiency in project management and site supervision.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction manager

Blue Ridge Power
03.2023 - Current
  • Construction manager for Halifax project. Site Superintendent for Foxglove project. Utility Foreman for Oak Trail project. Plan and execute utility scale solar construction. Direct site superintendents and foreman on staffing, work plan, material procurement, production rates, and specifications. Coordinate trades to keep production at an optimal level with safety and quality being the standard. Work directly with the Project Manager to interact and provide deliverables, schedules, and change orders to the client. Identify and develop solutions to field problems to meet owner conditions.

Volunteer Firefighter

Riddle Fire Protection District
11.2021 - Current
  • Volunteer Firefighter. Be prepared to respond to all emergency types at a moment’s notice in a safe and effective manner. Attend all meetings as scheduled to keep in compliance with regulated state training. Maintain scene safety in order to ensure the best possible outcome for fire and emergency situations. Be proactive in the fire prevention program, teach and educate the public of the hazards and consequences involved in starting fires. Always maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

Ranch Hand, Equipment Operator and Truck Driver

Briggs Trucking & Excavation
07.2007 - Current
  • Part time and occasional full time Ranch Hand, Equipment Operator and Truck Driver. Operate various mining equipment in an operational rock pit including jaw, screens, pumps, generator, excavator and wheel loader. Assisted in building roads using dump truck, water truck or roller when needed. Worked cows or performed maintenance on equipment when needed.

Log Truck Driver

Chuck Bracelin Trucking
02.2013 - 07.2023
  • Log Truck Driver. Effectively manage log loads to maximize efficiency for owner and contractor between log landing and multiple timber mills. Haul loads of product safely and efficiently on the steep mountain roads of Oregon in all weather conditions with a perfect safety record. The quick-change truck also pulled a three-axle lowbed to haul call when needed fire equipment in Oregon and California. Operate dozer or excavator for months at a time on large wildfires and transport the equipment throughout the fire footprint. Ensure the safety and readiness of the truck for daily work and report to the shop any deficiencies.

Volunteer Firefighter

Canyonville South-Umpqua Fire District
07.2006 - 05.2011
  • Volunteer Firefighter. Be prepared to respond to all emergency types at a moment’s notice in a safe and effective manner. Attend all meetings as scheduled to keep in compliance with regulated state training. Maintain scene safety in order to ensure the best possible outcome for fire and emergency situations. Be proactive in the fire prevention program, teach and educate the public of the hazards and consequences involved in starting fires. Always maintain a professional appearance and attitude.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Umpqua
Myrtle Creek, OR
06-2008

Skills

  • Oregon EMR
  • OSHA 30
  • NFPA 70E
  • NFPA Firefighter I
  • NFPA Pumper Operator
  • NFPA Wildland Apparatus Operator
  • NFPA Hazmat Awareness
  • NFPA Hazmat Operations
  • NFPA FFT2
  • NWCG S-130, S-190, L-180, IS-100, S-215
  • Problem-solving
  • Site management
  • Construction safety
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Construction management

Timeline

Construction manager

Blue Ridge Power
03.2023 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter

Riddle Fire Protection District
11.2021 - Current

Log Truck Driver

Chuck Bracelin Trucking
02.2013 - 07.2023

Ranch Hand, Equipment Operator and Truck Driver

Briggs Trucking & Excavation
07.2007 - Current

Volunteer Firefighter

Canyonville South-Umpqua Fire District
07.2006 - 05.2011

High School Diploma -

South Umpqua

Hobbies and Interests

  • Coaching kids’ sports baseball and football
  • Lake sports
  • Fishing
  • Shooting and Hunting
  • Camping
  • Family time
  • Faith

Showing my kids that there is a lot more to life then just what is in front of them.   I believe that if you are not will to learn daily then it is a wasted day.

Donavan Sheets