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Jason Sumrall

Clovis,CA

Summary

I would like to obtain a professional position where I can provide as much assistance to a company's success by utilizing my current skill set and growing within the organization.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Safety Specialist

PG&E
Fresno, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Conduct daily field and driver observations through SafetyNet on GT, GC, and contractor crews.
  • Conduct daily safety inspections of job sites to ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA and CPUC regulations.
  • Help approve the Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP) and the Programmatic Safety Plan (PSP) for approved PG&E contractors.
  • Cover the RCM Central Valley Region contractor call every morning.
  • Input the approved Project Specific Safety Plan (PSSP) for the contractors into Map My Customer (MMC).
  • Develop and implement safety policies and procedures for field operations.
  • Perform risk assessments of hazardous materials on-site, and recommend solutions to reduce potential risks.
  • Provide training to personnel in hazard identification, safe work practices, emergency response, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Monitor employee performance for adherence to safety protocols and standards.
  • Investigate incidents or accidents at the worksite to identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
  • Coordinate with my GT, GC, ILI, and contractors regarding safety requirements during construction activities.
  • Respond to all SIF events and complete a thorough investigation with the follow-up of an IIR.
  • Maintain records and respond in a timely manner to all safety-related issues, including incident reporting and PMVIs.
  • Ensure that all employees are properly trained in the use of PPE prior to working on a job site, and are utilizing the PPE while on the job site.
  • Determine the root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations, and identify potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
  • Provide guidance to LOB supervisors on how to identify safety issues within their respective teams.
  • Provide guidance on hazard recognition, lockout and tag-out procedures, rigging, fall protection, and machine guarding requirements.
  • Recommend methods to reduce ongoing hazards with improved methods, processes, and materials.
  • Conduct safety training or education programs to demonstrate the use of safety.
  • Present the safety trends for my LOB daily, weekly, and monthly.
  • Give LOB supervisors updates on any standard changes that may occur.
  • Assist LOB supervisors in completing the CAP, SIAP, and safety learning form.

Safety Manager

Mountain Engineering
Fresno, CA
12.2019 - 03.2024
  • Oversee safety for over 200 employees, and 8 Field Safety Specialists.
  • Coordinated and led safety meetings.
  • Conducted all field and onboarding trainings.
  • Conducted daily safety observations through SafetyNet on all crews for PG&E.
  • Tracked all ISN completions to ensure compliance.
  • Daily job site visits and safety observations.
  • Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Developed and updated emergency response procedures.
  • Conducted safety training, including evaluations of the employees.
  • Conducted safety training or education programs to demonstrate the use of safety equipment.
  • Inspected job sites for hazardous conditions, excessive noise, and PPE use.
  • Oversaw safety monitoring and risk management strategies for multiple construction and industrial job sites.
  • Assessed workplace compliance with key safety standards and government regulations, initiating remediation processes to correct deficiencies.
  • Worked effectively with multiple contractors at various sites, providing safety training for employees.
  • Provided daily updates to project managers, foremen, and contractors on safety behaviors and operational enhancements.
  • Identified and corrected hazards, enforced company safety policies, and advised employees on safe work practices and accident prevention.
  • Investigated and determined the root causes of accidents via in-depth investigations, and identified potential prevention strategies to mitigate future risk.
  • Trained new employees in proper safety procedures to minimize accidents with appropriate behaviors.
  • Complied with safety regulations in terms of document control, strictly following all corporate procedures, and federal rules.
  • I wrote technical reports, performed data entry, and created queries into various safety and health databases.
  • Performed safety observations on tree crews operating heavy equipment.
  • Performed safety observations on tree crews performing hazard and routine tree removal and maintenance.
  • Reviewed and audited crews' JSAs.
  • Conducted field and driver observations.
  • Ensured that regulations and client procedures are followed.
  • Assisted in providing the required documentation for third-party verification organizations, such as ISNetworld.
  • Utilized the client's required operating system for data collection, reporting, and tracking.
  • Assisted companies with rectifying safety and hazard issues.
  • Assisted in fire, storm, and other emergency responses.
  • Performed safety observations on crews working in and around substations and hydro facilities.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather.
  • Ability to travel during the workweek from home.

Senior Vegetation Management Inspector

Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
Sonora, CA
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Supervised 15 VMIs for the Central Valley.
  • Coordinated work and supervised project schedules.
  • Assist the Vegetation Operations Manager with project maintenance.
  • Coordinate safety meetings every morning.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes, and helping to train others.
  • Perform QA/QC on the VMI's work.
  • Ensured contractor compliance with Line Clearance Technical and Non-Technical Specifications.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions, and meet deadlines.
  • Proficient with electronic devices and systems, such as mobile devices, ARC/GIS programs, and MS Excel/Word.
  • Defined strategies and created a plan to achieve ambitious operational objectives.
  • Motivate and encourage team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather.
  • Ability to read and follow maps.
  • Ability to travel during the workweek from home.

Vegetation Management Inspector

ACRT, Inc
Oakhurst, CA
10.2017 - 07.2019
  • Perform circuit patrols in accordance with the annual VM plan, VM patrol standards, and processes.
  • Identifying the required tree work along the existing PG&E rights-of-way.
  • Prescribe tree work to be performed, and understand the associated scope so that inspections always meet the applicable standard.
  • Notify property owners and agencies when tree work will occur, and obtain any necessary authorizations from the property owners and agencies to perform the tree work.
  • Assist the Vegetation Project Manager (VPM) with project requirements and maintenance.
  • Coordinating hazard tree removal operations on the Drought Removal Initiative (DRI) program for PG&E.
  • Inspect primary, secondary, and distribution systems for vegetation relation compliance and QA.
  • Support special projects and storm response.
  • Work on fuel reduction management projects for PG&E, such as FR, AWRR, and EVM.
  • Contributed to the development, planning, and completion of project initiatives.
  • Knowledge of tree and plant identification.
  • Proficient with electronic devices and systems, such as mobile devices, ARC/GIS programs, and MS Excel/Word.
  • Familiarity with tree growth rates and habits.
  • Ability to work in inclement weather.
  • Ability to read and follow maps.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys, and team audits.
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Safety Coordinator

Absolute Tree Service
Oakhurst, CA
06.2013 - 10.2017
  • Supervised all projects and over 20 employees.
  • Verified that all project sites had the necessary machinery and materials prior to shifts.
  • Kept project teams on task with proactive control of budgets, schedules, and scopes.
  • Directed project teams to ensure compliance with established policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Trained employees in safety processes and procedures.
  • Maintained high safety standards by following all regulations outlined by the company, OSHA, and EPA.
  • Directed weekly project team meetings, providing timeline updates, action items, recommendations, and custom solutions.
  • Assessed project risks and devised mitigation actions, encompassing close attention to contracts, service level agreements by subcontractors and vendors, external dependencies, and potential roadblocks.
  • Brought projects in on time and in accordance with budget and quality standards.
  • Reviewed design plans and instructions, and completed work according to specifications.
  • Coached project management teams on recognizing and minimizing risks, using key actual projects as examples.
  • Planned work, and determined appropriate tools and equipment.
  • Managed the locations of dropped trees and wood decks.
  • Performed daily safety observations on all the crews in the field.
  • I always made sure that Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was properly worn at all times for myself and my co-workers for safety.
  • Operated heavy equipment and hand tools, for example: Bobcat, skid-steer, dingo, jackhammer, shovel, chainsaw, drills, skill saw, Sawzall, handsaw, etc.
  • Worked around heavy equipment, for example: bucket trucks, commercial chippers, skid-steers, mini excavators, excavators, skidders, Sennebogens, bulldozers, skid-steer loaders, dump trucks, cranes, etc.
  • Developed and implemented safety policies, procedures, and programs for the company.
  • Trained personnel in proper safety practices, and conducted safety orientations for new employees.
  • Reviewed and audited the crews' JSAs.
  • Removed and properly disposed of debris to maintain worksite safety.
  • Kept detailed records of daily progress and incidents.
  • Monitored coworker equipment use and processes to minimize accidents.
  • Wear 100% fall protection gear while working at heights above 4 ft, while trimming, topping, and cutting trees. Ability to lift and maneuver up to 90 pounds a day.
  • Cleaned up all leftover debris at the end of each day.
  • Ability to work in all types of weather extremes.
  • Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
  • Ability to travel 80%-100% of the work week from home.

Education

Associate of Science - Occupational Safety And Health

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Yosemite High School
Oakhurst, CA

Skills

  • Communication
  • Multitasking
  • Accounting
  • Management
  • Construction
  • Sales
  • Detail Oriented
  • Goal Oriented
  • Prioritizing
  • Customer Service
  • Tree Identification
  • Team Management
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • PPE Use
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Problem-Solving
  • Work Ethic
  • Time Management
  • Climbing
  • Leadership Development
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Adaptability
  • Safety Assessment
  • Safety Management
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Development
  • Business Intelligence
  • Risk Management
  • Tree Care
  • Emergency Management
  • Disaster Recovery
  • Rigging
  • Fire and Safety Guidance
  • Emergency Situations
  • Safety Documentation and Materials
  • Incident Investigations
  • Creating Safety Programs
  • Policy Development
  • Auditing Safety Processes
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Accident Reviewing
  • Public Health
  • Vehicle Safety
  • Safety Training
  • Training Leadership
  • Utility Inspector
  • Vegetation Management
  • Line Clearance
  • GIS Proficiency
  • Quality Assurance
  • Quality Control
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Program Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Job Analysis
  • ISNetworld
  • SafetyNet
  • Core Share
  • Mirata
  • Safety Engagements

Additional Information

  • Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Certification

  • Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) -May 2024 to May 2029
  • Safety Trained Supervisor Construction (STSC) -June 2024 to June 2029
  • Certified Treecare Safety Professional (CTSP) -April 2020 to April 2027
  • CPR/First Aid/AED -May 2024 to May 2026
  • Bloodborne Pathogens Training -October 2024 to October 2025
  • 911 Standby Training -October 2024 to October 2025
  • OSHA 10-Hour General -December 2019 to Present
  • OSHA 30-Hour General -December 2019 to Present
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction -December 2021 to Present
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction -December 2021 to Present
  • OSHA On Scene Incident Commander Training, OSHA -December 2020 to Present
  • OSHA First Responder Operations Training, OSHA -December 2020 to Present
  • OSHA First Responder Awareness Training, OSHA -December 2020 to Present
  • OSHA Rigging and Material Handling -March 2021 to Present
  • HAZWOPER 8 Refresher -October 2024 to October 2025
  • HAZWOPER 24 -October 2020 to Present
  • HAZWOPER 40 -October 2020 to Present
  • HAZWOPER 8 Supervisor Training -December 2020 to Present
  • 40-Hour EM 385-1-1 -March 2021 to Present
  • NFPA 70E: Standard For Electrical Safety In The Workplace -April 2021 to Present
  • Cal/OSHA Hi/Lo Voltage Electrical Safety -March 2021 to Present
  • ACRT Utility Arborist -October 2017 to Present
  • Power-line Fire Prevention -October 2017 to Present
  • Storm Team Training -October 2017 to Present
  • UVM (Utility Vegetation Management) -February 2018 to Present
  • ACRT Employee Of The Year -January 2018 to December 2018
  • Accident Investigation -December 2020 to Present
  • Aerial Lift Safety -January 2021 to Present
  • Bulldozer-Operator Safety, OSHA -March 2021 to Present
  • Chainsaw Safety Training, OSHA -March 2021 to Present
  • Chainsaw and Power Tool Safety -December 2020 to Present
  • Crane Safety -January 2021 to Present
  • Crane Operator Safety, OSHA -March 2021 to Present
  • Disaster Management -December 2020 to Present
  • Electrical Safety -January 2021 to Present
  • Emergency Plan -December 2020 to Present
  • Emergency Response -December 2020 to Present
  • EMS Awareness-Manager -December 2020 to Present
  • Environmental Awareness -December 2020 to Present
  • Environmental Protection Field -December 2020 to Present
  • Excavation Safety in Construction -March 2021 to Present
  • Excavator-Operator Safety, OSHA -March 2021 to Present
  • Fall Prevention -January 2021 to Present
  • Fall Protection -January 2021 to Present
  • Fire Prevention & Safety -December 2020 to Present
  • Gas Hazards -January 2021 to Present
  • Hands and Power Tools Safety -March 2021 to Present
  • Incident Reporting & Investigation -December 2020 to Present
  • NWCG S-110, Basic Wildland Fire Orientation -September 2020 to Present
  • PPE & PPE Assessments -December 2020 to Present
  • Process Safety Management -December 2020 to Present
  • Radio Communications -March 2021 to Present
  • Rigging -December 2020 to Present
  • Rural Driving Safety -July 2021 to Present
  • Skid Steer-Operator Safety, OSHA -March 2021 to Present
  • Subcontractor Management -January 2021 to Present
  • Tree Trimming Safety -March 2021 to Present
  • Trench Safety-Operator Safety, OSHA -March 2021 to Present
  • Welding Safety -March 2021 to Present
  • Work Zone Safety -March 2021 to Present
  • Working with ESF #4 on Stafford Act Incidents: Command & General Staff -September 2020 to Present
  • Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS G606) -May 2025 to Present
  • IS-5.a An Introduction to Hazardous Materials, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-8.a Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow: Complying with Executive Order 12699, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-10.a Animals in Disasters: Awareness and Preparedness, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-11.a Animals in Disasters: Community Planning, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-15.b Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-18.21 FEMA EEO Employee Course 2021, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-19.21 FEMA EEO Supervisor Course 2021, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-21.21 Civil Rights and FEMA Disaster Assistance, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-26 Guide to Points of Distribution, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-27 Orientation to FEMA Logistics, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-29.a Public Information Officer Awareness, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-35.20 FEMA Safety Orientation 2020, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-37.20 Managerial Safety and Health, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-42 Social Media in Emergency Management, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-75 Military Resources in Emergency Management, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-100.c Introduction to Incident Command System, FEMA -September 2020 to Present
  • IS-101.c Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-102.c Preparing for Federal Disaster Operations Response Partners, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-103 Geospatial Information Systems Specialist, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-107.21 FEMA Travel Rules and Regulations 2021, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-111.a Livestock in Disasters, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-120.c An introduction to Exercises, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-144 Telecommunicators Emergency Response Taskforce, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-200.c Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-201.c Forms Used for the Development of the Incident Action Plan, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-212.b Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-230.d Fundamentals of Emergency Management, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-235.c Emergency Planning, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-240.b Leadership and Influence, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-241.b Decision Making and Problem Solving, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-242.b Effective Communication, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-244.b Developing and Managing Volunteers, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-245.b Introduction to the Federal Priorities and Allocations System, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-253.a Overview of FEMA Environmental and Historic Preservation Review Responsibilities, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-271.a Anticipating Hazardous Weather and Community Risk, 2nd Edition, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-276.a Benefit-Cost Analysis Fundamentals, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-288.a The Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-293 Mission Assignment Overview, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-318 Mitigation Planning for Local and Tribal Communities, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-319.a Tornado Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-320 Wildfire Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-321 Hurricane Mitigation Basics for Mitigation, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-322 Flood Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-323 Earthquake Mitigation Basics for Mitigation Staff, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-325 Earthquake Basics Science Risk and Mitigation, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-328 Plan Review for Local Mitigation Plans, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-360 Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-362.a Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-368 Including People With Disabilities & Others With Access & Functional Needs In Disaster Operations, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-393.b Introduction to Hazard Mitigation, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-394.a Protecting Your Home or Small Business From Disaster, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-395 FEMA Risk Assessment Database, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-403 Introduction to Individual Assistance, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-405 Overview of Mass Care/Emergency Assistance, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-450 Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-453 Introduction to Homeland Security Planning, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-520 Introduction to Continuity of Operations Planning for Pandemic Influenzas, FEMA -January 2021 to Present
  • IS-558 Public Works and Disaster Recovery, FEMA -February 2021 to Present
  • IS-632.a Introduction to Debris Operations, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-662 Improving Preparedness and Resilience through Public-Private Partnerships, FEMA -February 2021 to Present
  • IS-700.b An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, FEMA -December 2020 to Present
  • IS-800.d National Response Framework, An Introduction, FEMA -December 2020 to Present

EMERGENCY RESPONSE EXPERIENCE

  • Rim Fire - 3 months
  • Detwiler Fire - 2 months
  • Railroad Fire - 2 months
  • Ferguson Fire - 1 month
  • Camp Fire - 4 months
  • LNU Complex Fire - 2 months
  • Slater/Devil Fire - 6 months
  • Echo Mountain Complex Fire - 6 months
  • Archie Creek Fire - 10 months

Timeline

Field Safety Specialist

PG&E
03.2024 - Current

Safety Manager

Mountain Engineering
12.2019 - 03.2024

Senior Vegetation Management Inspector

Environmental Resources Management (ERM)
08.2019 - 12.2019

Vegetation Management Inspector

ACRT, Inc
10.2017 - 07.2019

Safety Coordinator

Absolute Tree Service
06.2013 - 10.2017

Associate of Science - Occupational Safety And Health

Columbia Southern University

High School Diploma -

Yosemite High School

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