Maximino Perez-Barrera
1405 W I St Ontario,CA
Summary
Results-driven Consulting Utility Forester with expertise in vegetation management and utility arboriculture. Specializes in project planning, regulatory compliance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Proven success in driving process improvements and ensuring adherence to safety protocols while managing resources and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Consulting Utility Forestry
Asomeo Environmental Restoration Industry, LLC
Ontario, California
05.2024 - Current
- Inspected vegetation near power lines, identified hazards such as dead trees,
- Planning and auditing tree trimming/ removal work
- Coordinated communication with landlords and crews to align on vegetation management efforts.
- Recorded relevant data accurately
- Responded to storm emergencies, ensuring safe power delivery and adherence to vegetation management standards.
Safety Auditor
Rolling Green Inc
Ontario, California
08.2020 - 03.2023
- Auditing tree crews to verify safe operations and compliance with Edison and company policies.
- Ensuring tree crews are compliant with OSHA standards and ANSI Z133 standards
- Ensuring tree crews operate safely
- Inspected equipment, workspaces, and PPE for unsafe conditions.
- Documented findings and tracked corrective action follow-up.
- Investigated accidents and injuries in the workplace to determine root causes.
Tree Climber
Utility Tree Service LLC
Santa Ana, California
03.2019 - 06.2020
- Inspected utility rights-of-way for vegetation hazards and clearance needs.
- Evaluated trees for pruning, removal, and line safety concerns
- Climbed trees using spurs, lanyards, carabiners, and other specialized equipment.
- Operated climbing gear, ropes, and harnesses
- Secured ropes and harnesses prior to beginning climb.
- Secured rigging and controlled limb drops during removals.
- Performed aerial rescue operations when necessary.
- Ascended to desired height in tree by utilizing proper techniques and strategies.
- Inspected and maintained climbing gear to ensure safety.
- Coordinated with utility clients, landowners, and environmental restoration teams on access.
- Cleaned debris and loaded brush
- Operated bucket trucks, chippers, stump grinders, and other heavy equipment as required.
- Provided assistance in removal of large fallen trees by rigging them down safely with rope systems.
Education
Montclair High School
Montclair, CASkills
- Vegetation assessment
- Utility right-of-way
- Vegetation management
- Chain saw operation
- Clear communication
- ANSI Z133
- OSHA compliance
- Utility line clearance
- Customer relations
- Field data collection
- Tree identification
- Environmental compliance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Off-road driving
- Research and data collection
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- OSHA 30
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Consulting Utility Forestry
Asomeo Environmental Restoration Industry, LLC
05.2024 - Current
Safety Auditor
Rolling Green Inc
08.2020 - 03.2023
Tree Climber
Utility Tree Service LLC
03.2019 - 06.2020
Montclair High School