Eddie Carlos
Watsonville,CA
Summary
Proficient team leader, experienced in managing utility crews to accomplish demanding, deadline-oriented work. Skilled in assigning jobs, coordinating schedules, and managing resources. Top-notch planner, multitasker, and problem-solver. The foreman is skilled at organizing and overseeing jobs, including building teams and performing inspections. Familiar with safety standards, documentation requirements, and equipment operation. Current California license. Hardworking and reliable,SVMI,Interference Specialist, Vegetation Control Management, PI, GF, Regional Supervisor, field auditor and i had my own small tree company for 5 years. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
SVMI
PG&E
Santa Cruz, California
11.2023 - Current
- Customer Interference
- Scheduled tree crew appointments and logistics to mitigate less traffic on customers' properties.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Estimate Arborist
Davey Resource Group
Watsonville, CA
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Estimate Arborist
- Forestry Consultant for trees near power lines.
- Define Scope,routine and EA subcontractors for PG&E
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Field Auditor
Trees Inc
Watsonville, CA
10.2009 - 01.2020
- Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.
- Field auditor for Pre inspectors, Power lines Hardware, fuses, transformers and boundaries SRA and LRA.
- Field Auditor For CC,DA,PE and LP Division
Supervisor
Trees Inc
Watsonville, CA
01.2008 - 09.2009
- Supervised job site operations to maintain consistent safety.
- Supervised Pre inspectors (PI), VC (Vegetation Control), Chem threats crews.
- Supervised PPE personal protective equipment, Fire exit routes, fire prevention tools on site and correct cone out on site.
- Provided empowering leadership to ensure positive production outcomes and consistent team morale.
- Followed rules and regulations to keep job sites safe for workers, contractors and visitors.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Delegated work to team members and checked for completion in compliance with company guidelines and customer needs.
- Maintained trucks, Power tools (chainsaw, pole saws, weed wackers etc.) safety kits, test equipment and supplies for tracking purposes.
- Tree Work
General Foreman
Provco Group
Watsonville, CA
01.2006 - 12.2008
- GF For PI and Vegetation Control CC,DA,PE Div.
- Documented labor hours, crew attendance and individual performance.
- Create circuit maps for inspectors.
- Create a good relationship with customers
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Completed inspections of job sites to assess compliance with codes and design plans.
Pre Inspector
Davey Tree Surgery
Santa Cruz, CA
01.2000 - 12.2006
- Power lines Pre Inspector, for fuses, hardware,transformers,facility poles and transmissions.
- PI and VC Pole clearance to prevent fires
- Mixed and prepared various chemicals for application around PG&E poles
- Prepared areas ahead of applications by removing trees and vegetation around utility poles on SRA areas.
- Utilized required safety equipment and followed refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
- Performed routine inspections on equipment and transformers finding non-exempt fuses that can cause a fire.
- Tree work
Education
High School Diploma -
El Pajaro Community Development
Watsonville, CA01.2022
Certificate - Business Education
El Pajaro Community Development Corporation
Watsonville, CA04.2013
Certificate - For observing Safe Work Practice in 2010-2013
OSHACertificate
2013
Certificate - Safe Work practice 2010-2011
Course Safety Performance
2010
Certificate - Supervisor Certification Guide
Reasonable Suspicion Testing Course
2008
Certificate - Incident Investigation
Incident Investigation of Region 481
2008
Certificate - QAC- Qualified Applicator Certificate 2002-2022
State of California Department of Pesticide
Sacramento, CA2002
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CASkills
- Vegetation management utility experience / pre-inspector with 20 years of experience in utility, PI, VC, SVMI in the areas of Central Coast, De Anza, Peninsula, and San Jose Division
- SVMI
- Interference specialist
- General foreman
- Supervisor
- Field auditor for power lines, hardware fuses, and energy flow, PG&E facilities, poles, vegetation control, and chemical treatment poles
- Tree crew experience
- Electrical safety
- Team supervision
- Hand and power tools
- Safety meetings
- Onboarding and coaching
- Training experience
- Employee training
- Company safety procedures
- Clean driving record
- Crew oversight
- Site inspections
- Crew direction
- Construction and Building
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Quality Control
- Blueprint Reading
Timeline
SVMI
PG&E
11.2023 - Current
Estimate Arborist
Davey Resource Group
09.2021 - 11.2023
Field Auditor
Trees Inc
10.2009 - 01.2020
Supervisor
Trees Inc
01.2008 - 09.2009
General Foreman
Provco Group
01.2006 - 12.2008
Pre Inspector
Davey Tree Surgery
01.2000 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
El Pajaro Community Development
Certificate - Business Education
El Pajaro Community Development Corporation
Certificate - For observing Safe Work Practice in 2010-2013
OSHACertificate
Certificate - Safe Work practice 2010-2011
Course Safety Performance
Certificate - Supervisor Certification Guide
Reasonable Suspicion Testing Course
Certificate - Incident Investigation
Incident Investigation of Region 481
Certificate - QAC- Qualified Applicator Certificate 2002-2022
State of California Department of Pesticide
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Cabrillo College