Matthew Shaw
Boise,ID
Summary
Hardworking forestry professional adept at diagnosing and prescribing trees around transmission lines as part of overall integrated vegetation management strategy to provide safe and reliable power. Well-organized and comfortable operating with minimal direction. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Consulting Utility Forester
ACRT
11.2023 - Current
- Serve as leadership to Consulting Utility Foresters (CUFs) and other operations department employees.
- Perform inspections to identify VM work to be executed, conduct audits of work identified by CUFs as quality control measure, as well as post-work audits of executed VM work by tree pruning contractors as needed, and assist Idaho Power employees in monitoring contractor performance.
- Serve as liaison between employees, tree crews and customers and assist with resolving concerns that arise.
- Assist Operations Manager in making certain that ACRT personnel are working safely in the field and are equipped with all necessary PPE.
- Conduct regional benchmarks to ensure team members are consistent in their planning methodology, according to contract specifications.
- Conduct pre-patrol meetings with field teams to assure each understands the scope of the feeder being patrolled. SCUFs will help Idaho Power track and make sure to close out all work releases and project documentation.
- SCUFs will accomplish other duties as assigned.
Consulting Utility Forester, Transmission
ACRT, Inc
12.2019 - 11.2023
- Provides industry specific technical support to professional organizations internal and external to IPC by conducting field inspections and audits of skilled line clearing crews, forester/permitting crews, and other specialized industry-related vegetation management contractors.
- Responsible for permitting and auditing vegetation management activities along utility owned and operated Transmission (230, and 115kV); Sub transmission (69kV), and Distribution corridors.
- Monitors contractor work performance according to industry approved tree pruning and removal techniques.
- Responsible to assure compliance with safety, contract and industry standards and requirements.
- Works with State and Federal agencies for vegetation management compliance. Assists in creation of environmental compliance documents.
- Utilizes professional forestry expertise in all aspects of job functions. Identifies electrical hazards regarding tree encroachments.
- Investigates and resolves customer complaints as needed.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS LAB
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Working in professional lab setting, I assisted with procuring LiDAR acquisitions, used FUSION software to process LiDAR data, and create map packages in GIS with processed data.
- Proficient in ArcGIS (pro) software as well as working with fellow workers in the lab to ensure that products went out in time and excellent quality.
- Assisted DNR professionals with LiDAR acquisitions and collaborated with Oregon USFS in making a habitat suitability model for the American marten using LiDAR models.
- Conducted FIA plot analysis in Alaska for two weeks, gaining hands on experience collecting terrestrial LiDAR.
LEAD DETAILER
Jones Detailing
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Performed superb customer service detailing multi-million dollar yachts.
- Resolved conflicts with owners and ensured quality control.
CART/RANGE MANAGER
WHITE HORSE GOLF CLUB
06.2015 - 09.2016
- High pace environment with many different responsibilities which consisted of washing and storing golf carts, performing maintenance on driving range, providing customer service in pro shop, and driving customers to and from the ferry via courtesy shuttle.
- Time management, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service were essential.
Education
Bachelor's - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, TERRESTRIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, WA12.2019
High School Diploma -
Kingston High School
Kingston, WA2015
Skills
- ISA certified Utility Specialist
- ISA Tree Risk Assessment qualified
- Tree pruning
- Microsoft office
- LiDAR
- GIS
- Detailed Oriented
- Self-Motivated
- Leadership
- Consulting experience
- Conflict resolution
- Regulatory Compliance
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere, Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
ISA certified Arborist and Utilities Specialist Arborist
Tree Risk Assessment Qualified
PN-9330AU
Timeline
Senior Consulting Utility Forester
ACRT
11.2023 - Current
Consulting Utility Forester, Transmission
ACRT, Inc
12.2019 - 11.2023
RESEARCH ASSISTANT
REMOTE SENSING, ANALYSIS LAB
03.2018 - 06.2019
LEAD DETAILER
Jones Detailing
06.2017 - 10.2017
CART/RANGE MANAGER
WHITE HORSE GOLF CLUB
06.2015 - 09.2016
Bachelor's - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, TERRESTRIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
High School Diploma -
Kingston High School