Mason Williams
Clear Path Utility Consulting
Oroville,CA
1
Certification
6
years of professional experience
Experienced Vegetation Management Qualification Specialist with a thorough understanding of how ANZI, OSHA, and PG&E regulations and standards work together to mitigate incidents.
Work History
Expert Veg. Management Qualification Specialist
1 Year- Adapted assessment practices to meet evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance with PG&E vegetation management guidelines
- Identify performance gaps and training needs
- Documented qualification results and safety observations to support continuous improvement in training and safety protocols
- Identified performance gaps and training needs to enhance workforce capabilities and ensure operational readiness
- Adapt assessment practices to evolving industry standards and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with PG&E vegetation management guidelines
Wildfire Recovery Operations Crew lead
4 Months- Led crews of up to 8 personnel in large-scale wildfire recovery operations following the Eaton/Palisades Fire in California
- Supervised debris removal and hazardous material mitigation, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations
- Supervised debris removal and hazardous material mitigation
- Collaborated with federal regulators and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to align cleanup activities with government safety and environmental standards
- Conducted site hazard assessments and communicated safety procedures to crews, promoting a culture of safety during operations
Journeyman Utility Line Clearance Arborist
3 Months- Executed Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) through hazard tree identification and trimming near energized distribution lines to enhance safety and reliability
- Conducted directional pruning to ensure long-term clearance from utility lines, supporting uninterrupted service
- Supported emergency storm response efforts by coordinating tree removal and debris clearance and removal of downed or damaged trees
Sales Representative
11 Months- Executed door-to-door sales operations, delivering clear communication to prospects during sales interactions.
- Presented customized solar proposals aligned with customer energy goals and budget.
- Qualified inbound leads and scheduled site assessments for residential solar prospects.
Journeyman Utility Line Clearance Arborist
3 Years- Planned and carried out tree removals in high risk areas such as roadsides and fire prone zones using advanced climbing/rigging techniques
- Operated FALLBACH tree harvesting equipment to enhance utility vegetation management operations
- Utilized aerial lifts ranging from 35–100 ft to safely access and trim trees around power lines
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Completion of all PG&E's competency assessments
Tree Climbing/Felling
Aerial lift operation
Heavy equipment operation
Utility safety compliance
Spanish: Conversational proficiency
English: Native proficiency
Certification
- OSHA 30
- First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Expert Veg. Management Qualification Specialist
Clear Path Utility Consulting
10.2025 - CurrentRead More
Wildfire Recovery Operations Crew lead
Anvil Builders
02.2025 - 06.2025Read More
Journeyman Utility Line Clearance Arborist
Aeri Tree Services
11.2024 - 02.2025Read More
Sales Representative
OHM Solar Solutions
11.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Journeyman Utility Line Clearance Arborist
Mountain F. Enterprises
11.2020 - 11.2023Read More
Oroville High School
High School Diploma
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