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Jim Woods

Richards,TX

Summary

Driven and respectful professional with extensive experience in Tree Work, Safety, and Electric Distribution powerlines both overhead and underground.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Specialist

Bright Star Solutions
Sour Lake , Texas
02.2024 - Current
  • Conduct safety Audits on Union Electrical Lineman
  • Make sure Equipment paperwork is up to date
  • Make sure Fire Extinguishers, First Aid Kits, Burn Blankets are up to date
  • Make sure all cover-up materials are within the current test dates
  • Make sure grounds are within current test dates
  • Conduct drug screens
  • Conduct accident and incident investigations.
  • Go on storm duty as a safety specialist to other parts of the United States that are affected by weather

Owner/Operator

Treefrogs Tree Service
Huntsville, TX
09.2011 - Current
  • Cutting, removing, and trimming any trees that the customer deems necessary
  • These include dangerous trees that need to be felled or pieced down carefully, both residentially and commercially
  • Responsible for bidding the jobs, maintaining the equipment (bucket truck, haul truck, dump trailer, tractor, ropes, and chain saws), providing proper insurance and completing the work
  • Personally do some climbing, bucket truck work, Tractor/grapple work, and felling the trees from the ground when necessary

Operations Manager

Mid-South Electric Coop
Montgomery, TX
02.2009 - 07.2011
  • Observe and manage construction personnel, service crew personnel, and contractors to maximize activities, time, manpower, budget, and equipment for constructing and maintaining electric distribution system's powerlines
  • Supervise and direct the operational activities related to providing reliable electric service to cooperative members
  • Conduct performance evaluations of crew members
  • Conduct accident and incident investigation
  • Ensure crewmembers comply with safety policies and procedures
  • Resolve any customer complaints

Safety Coordinator

Mid-South Electric Coop
Navasota, TX
06.2004 - 02.2009
  • Developed and managed a comprehensive safety program
  • Conducted weekly safety meetings and training classes
  • Performed job inspections and observations for safe work practices and procedures

Education

BBA - General Business

Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX
08-2000

Skills

  • Self Motivated
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Great Personality
  • Respectful
  • Loyal

Accomplishments

  • Obtained Private License

Timeline

Safety Specialist

Bright Star Solutions
02.2024 - Current

Owner/Operator

Treefrogs Tree Service
09.2011 - Current

Operations Manager

Mid-South Electric Coop
02.2009 - 07.2011

Safety Coordinator

Mid-South Electric Coop
06.2004 - 02.2009

BBA - General Business

Sam Houston State University
Jim Woods