Preston Vaoliilii
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Dynamic and highly skilled with 7 years of experience in leading and executing training programs, exercises and projects that align with the corporate safety and strategy organization. Passionate for influencing safety behaviors across all functional area's enterprise wide. Committed to bringing out the best in people, helping them achieve their goals, and driving a safety culture that encourages speaking up and ownership. Proven ability to inspire teams and foster a workplace environment where safety is a shared responsibility and priority.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Traffic Control Utility Worker
Pacific Gas And Electric
10557 W. Stockton Blvd Elk Grove, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Live Action Drill Traffic Coordinator & Facilitator
- Emergency Response Evaluator for Traffic Control
- De-escalation Program Instructor
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Conducted comprehensive program evaluations, identifying areas for improvement and recommending actionable solutions.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
- Championed best practices in project management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Streamlined communication channels to facilitate efficient collaboration among team members and stakeholders. Logistics Site Lead for Storm & Fire Support
- Base Camp Lead, set up and operations
- Field Dispatcher & Coordinator for Emergency Event support
- Winters Academy Motivational Speaker
- Perform Tailboards and lead huddle meetings
- Perform Traffic Control related training
- Performs Traffic Control Planning and setups
- Performs Pre-engineered walk-downs
- Manages Traffic Control Equipment
- Oversees third party safety and emergency standby personnel
- Manage same day work as instructed
- Perform Crew Field visits
- Coordinate scheduling requirements and support with dispatch
- Provide support in development of skill and qualifications personnel
- Lead and manage large scale and small scale Traffic Control projects
- Implement TCP per applicable standards
- Perform 911 standby duties
- Perform CRC sites in support of PSPS events
- Perform utility worker duties such as Pipe squeezing, leak test, damage prevention during excavation, Tracer wire, , Installation, backfill, and mechanical fitting stab
- Forklift and Gradall operator
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Journeyman Traffic Control Technician
Statewide Traffic Safety
Sacrament, CA
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Freeway and Highway Traffic Control technician
- Cal Trans LCS Certified
- Permanent and Temporary Traffic Sign Installation and demolition
- Set messages on digital traffic signs to warn oncoming traffic of delays.
- Served as point of contact for members of general public, answering traffic-related questions and responding to complaints and requests.
- Managed setup and removal of temporary traffic control equipment and signs.
- Directed vehicles around construction sites and flagged drivers through blocked roads.
- Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.
- Assembled traffic cones and pathways for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Manage Large and small scale jobs
- Train New Hires on safety procedures and company standards
- Coordinate with Dispatch for scheduled work
Corrugated Metal Lead
Alco General Contractors
Rancho Cordova, CA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Developed work schedules and delegated crew assignments, evaluating member performance.
- Reviewed project plans and blueprints and estimating needed time and materials.
- Followed OSHA and corporate safety regulations to avoid on-the-job injuries and accidents.
- Promoted speedy resolution of conflicts and issues between team members by listening and communicating well with involved parties.
- Patched roofs, installed Balconies, Windows, Siding, Corrugated Metals, and repaired Sliding Doors.
- Implemented better methods of production to strengthen best practices.
- Examined and inspected work progress, equipment and construction sites to verify safety and meet specifications.
- Carpenter for Corrugated metals, Siding, Framers, and Installers.
- Inventory and Job Inspections
- Point of Contact for 12 man crew
- Forklift Operator
- Set up and took down drilling rig and equipment.
Skills
- Public Speaker/ Motivational Speaker
- Strong project management skills and knowledge
- Supervisory experience
- Proven Ability to collaborate and get the job done
- Excellent at managing budgets and identifying cost saving opportunities
- De-Escalation tactics
- Problem Solver
- Excellent People skills
- Effective communicator
- Professional Public & Customer interaction
- High Stress Tolerance
- Being manageable and coachable
- Positive Attitude
- Flexible
Accomplishments
2024 Sibley Award Winner for De-escalation Program
2024 Recognized and Pinned by Corporate Security Program Manager Kelly Monroy at GC Saftey Summit for De-escalation Program
2023-2024 Winters Academy Motivational Speaker for Utility worker onboarding class
Certification
Rough Terrain Variable Reach Certified
- Distracted and Defensive Driving Certified
- Pipe Squeezing Steel
- Pipe Squeezing Plastic
- Mechanical Fitting (stab) Certified
- Leak Test at Operating Pressure Certified
- Damage Prevention Certified
- Tracer Wire Certified
- Installation of pipe,backfill,compacting certified
Languages
Samoan
Professional
Timeline
Traffic Control Utility Worker
Pacific Gas And Electric
01.2021 - Current
Journeyman Traffic Control Technician
Statewide Traffic Safety
01.2016 - 01.2021
Corrugated Metal Lead
Alco General Contractors
01.2014 - 01.2016