Patrick Thomas
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Seeking a position in an extraordinary organization. Who is seeking a remarkable individual that exhibits professionalism and enthusiastic will to work. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Watch
NCS Technologies/ Pacific Shipyard International
07.2023 - Current
- Responsible for supervising and monitoring as for hot work during hot work activities.
- Such as Welding, grinding metals.
- Maintaining safety conditions for potential fire accidents.
- Ensuring that no potential vapors or flammable liquids are in the work area at the time of operation.
- Prepared to operate Fire Hydrants, Fire Extinguishers and fire hoses.
- Basic manual operations where needed.
Laborer/Fire Watchout
Aerotek
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Fire Watch out on the U.S.S. Hopper.
- Responsible for supervising and monitoring as for hot work during hot work activities.
- Such as Welding, grinding metals.
- Maintaining safety conditions for potential fire accidents.
- Ensuring that no potential vapors or flammable liquids are in the work area at the time of operation.
- Prepared to operate Fire Hydrants, Fire Extinguishers and fire hoses.
- Basic manual operations where needed.
Wildlife Technician
DEPARTMENT of LAND and NATURAL RESOURCES
09.2019 - 09.2024
- Assist in feral pig control.
- Captain of 17-foot Boston whaler.
- Coordinating operations and maintenance activities in Oahu’s wildlife and seabird sanctuaries.
- Conduct game bird dog surveys in Game Management Areas to assess what are the Game Bird population is before game bird release.
- Maintaining public hunting areas, and game management areas in a manner consistent with the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) statewide wildlife program.
- Safeguarding trails, roads, fences, water units, hunter checking stations and storage facilities.
- Manages and upkeep trails, roads, fences, water units, hunter checking stations and storage facilities.
- Develops and organizes a viable volunteer program.
- Skills involve, maintenance of facilities and equipment, invasive species control, and other various restoration activities in DOFAW management area weed control using machinery, power tools and herbicides, outplanting, wildlife surveys, Levee maintenance, maintaining hunter checking stations, signage, game bird guzzlers, water units, fence lines and storage buildings.
- Involved in the collection of hunter participation and harvest data.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to make necessary preparations to accomplish work assignments.
Watershed and Wildland Fire Logistics Assistant
DEPARTMENT of LAND and NATURAL RESOURCES
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Support Watershed and Wildland Wildfire Logistics Technician, duties involved are preparing logistical support for DLNR Wildland Fire Fighters.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Which is in charge of the setting up of slip-on fire engine units, incident command post, keeping Wildland Fire Fighters hydrated and fed during wildland fires and prepping fire gear during fire call outs.
- Experienced in applying herbicide application for weed control.
- Knowledgeable in the use of power tools, machines, invasive species eradication, native plant outplanting, predator control and forest restoration.
- Upkeep and inventory the Wildland Fire gear, which include Remote Automated Weather Stations, firefighting engine pumps, chainsaws, wild fire provisions, Personal Protection Equipment, hand tools, coolers etc.
- Promoting Smokey the Bear education through events and posting signs.
- Assist Wildland Wildfire Technician in firefighting training.
- Proficient in running power equipment, such as, chainsaws, weed whackers, power tools and machines.
- Qualified in helicopter operations, such as, flying in helicopters, Bambie Bucket rigs (set up and break down), recording helicopter HOBBS and sling load insertion and extraction.
Wildlife Technician Assistant
DEPARTMENT of LAND and NATURAL RESOURCES
09.2013 - 09.2018
- Experience with Wildland Fire Logistics Crew, as well as operating fire hoses, nozzles, fire hydrants and buoy walls.
- Knowledge in native and invasive plant identification.
- Skilled in native wetland and seabird identification.
- Experience in plant eradication, mammal eradication and control.
- Proficient in operating and maintaining machinery.
- Experience on working in and around natural habitats and sanctuaries.
- Invasive plant removal using Roundup, Habitat, and Penetrate.
- Captain and maintains DLNR 17-foot Boston Whaler and Zodiac with outboard motor for offshore boat operations.
- Experience with Wildland Fire Logistics Crew, as well as, operating fire hoses, nozzles, fire hydrants and buoy walls.
- Experience and consistently drives F-350 diesel four-wheel drive truck.
- Able to camp in the field for days on end for big operations.
- Capable of hiking for multiple miles in order to complete work projects.
- Experienced and capable in off-roading in difficult terrain.
- Experience in working with volunteer groups of special work projects.
- Supervise interns and volunteers during field operations.
- Experience in helicopter operations such as, sling load extractions.
- Knowledgeable in Kuaokala Game Management and Public Hunting Area off-road systems. (Makai and Mauka Road)
- Volunteered with Protect Kaho’olawe Ohana access and opened new trail on multiple occasions.
- Unofficially trained in UXO’s in Kaho’lawe operations.
Deckhand
NORTH SHORE CATAMARAN CHARTERS
06.2012 - 09.2013
- Works as deckhand on a catamaran snorkel and whale watching charter.
- Experience in identifying various species of marine wildlife.
- Gives informative speeches to guest about the various marine species that are encountered daily.
- Escorting guests with toys including guided work on wilderness excursions.
- Standard deckhand duties include handles lines to moor vessel to wharves, tie up vessel to another vessel, or rig towing lines.
- Stands steering watches or lookout watches while underway.
- Splices and repairs cables and ropes, using hand tools.
- Examines cables that holds vessels in tow and tightens cables to ensure vessels are snug.
- Line handling sail repair, carpentry and inspection of all deck hardware, hatches, portholes and equipment for defects or signs of corrosion or damage and make recommendations for cleaning, repair or replacement.
- Cleaning, sanding, painting, varnishing, polishing of all deck hardware, woodwork and other surfaces.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MANOA
01.2007
Skills
- Fire prevention
- Hot work monitoring
- Firefighting equipment
- Wildlife management
- Invasive species control
- Logistical support
- Field operations coordination
- Herbicide application
- Team leadership
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Planning skills
- Safety awareness
- Verbal communication
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Multitasking Abilities
- Dependable and responsible
- Organization and time management
- Leadership
- Interpersonal communication
- PPE compliance
- Microsoft office
Related Experience And Certifications
- Defense Biometric Identification System Card (DBIDS)
- Transportation Workers Identification Cars (T.W.I.C)
- ADULT FIRST AID/CPR/AED, 10/30/17
- WILDLAND FIRE S-130 AND S-190
- CHAIN SAW SAFETY AND FIELD MAINTENANCE AND TREE FELLING CERTIFICATION of COMPLETION
- BASIC AVIATION CERTIFICATION of COMPLETION
- HELICOPTER OPERATIONS CERTIFICATION of COMPLETION
- HELICOPTER TRANSPORT of EXTERNAL CARGO CERTIFICATION of COMPLETION
- WATER DITCHING and SURVIVAL CERTIFICATION of COMPLETION
- MISHAP REVIEW CERTIFICATION of COMPLETION
- OVERVIEW of CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION of COMPLETION
- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE CERTIFICATION of COMPLETION
- RISK MANAGEMENT I CERTIFICATION of COMPLETION
- CERTIFICATE of COMPLETION: U.S. DEPARTMENT of the INTERIOR, COMPLETION of THE WILDERNESS ACT of 1964 CERTIFICATION
- BIOLOGY & SOCIETY 101
- PLANTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SCIENCE 210
- POLITICAL SCIENCE 403
- HAWAII HUNTERS EDUCATION Certificate
- HAWAII MARITIME LICENSE CENTER, ABLE SEA MAN
- HAWAII MARITIME LICENSE CENTER, PROFICIENCY IN SURVIVAL CRAFT AND LIFEBOATSMAN ENDORSEMENT
- HAWAII MARITIME LICENSE CENTER, VESSEL PERSONNEL WITH DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIE
Equipment Used
- CAT 299D
- BOBCAT T300
- BEAVER M12D WOOD CHIPPER
- WRIGHT SPORT X GRASS MOWER
- HUSTLER GRASS MOWER
- KUBOTA L3301 TRACTOR
- KUBOTA L5400 TRACTOR
- KUBOTA M7060
- 17 FOOT BOSTON WHALER
- 6 HORSE POWER ZODIAC
- STIHL WEED WACKERS (FS130, FS260)
- STIHL CHAINSAWS (MS 241C, MS261C, MS192TC)
- STIHL AUGER
- ATV QUAD
Career Field Preferences
- Research
- Maritime
- Laborer
- Trade
Timeline
Fire Watch
NCS Technologies/ Pacific Shipyard International
07.2023 - Current
Laborer/Fire Watchout
Aerotek
09.2019 - 09.2024
Wildlife Technician
DEPARTMENT of LAND and NATURAL RESOURCES
09.2019 - 09.2024
Watershed and Wildland Fire Logistics Assistant
DEPARTMENT of LAND and NATURAL RESOURCES
09.2018 - 01.2019
Wildlife Technician Assistant
DEPARTMENT of LAND and NATURAL RESOURCES
09.2013 - 09.2018
Deckhand
NORTH SHORE CATAMARAN CHARTERS
06.2012 - 09.2013
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Political Science
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MANOA