Tim Goss
Rigby,ID
Summary
Experienced, strong leadership and relationship-building skills. Recognized by citizens, supervisors and the community for quick-thinking, calm and correct response to a multitude of crises and emergencies. Bringing over 25 years of hands-on experience in emergency services. An excellent problem-solver with quick, efficient decision-making skills. Exceptionally resourceful and dedicated with an excellent emergency response management record. Knowledgeable of safety regulations and fire department procedures, policies and internal controls. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
Hardworking Machine Operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
Idahoan Foods
Lewisville, ID
01.2024 - Current
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Load raw materials into machines according to specified measurements.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Promoted efficient operation of production processes through careful control system monitoring
- Performed daily inspections of plant systems, identifying potential problems and taking corrective action as needed.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives.
- Documented daily production data and submitted accurate time logs to keep management up-to-date.
- Follow all safety procedures including LOTO (lock out Tag out)
Calibration Technician
QalTech
Idaho Falls, ID
11.2022 - 10.2023
- Calibrated multiple Construction Material Testing Equipment such as compression machines, load cells, weights and scales, nuclear density gauges.
- Followed established safety protocols when handling delicate or hazardous instruments or materials.
- Coordinated with vendors for timely delivery of replacement parts or consumables needed for calibration activities.
- Interpreted drawings, schematics, manuals, technical documents, blueprints and other related materials in order to identify specific instrument types for calibration.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all instruments serviced.
- Mobile Site safety while traveling nationwide to off site calibration locations with adherence to DOT Regulations and compliance
- Follows Nuclear Regulatory Comission guidelines in addition to OSHA/MSHA standards for workplace safety
- Solely responsible for field management work, site safety, audits and assessments.
- Managed new instrument documentation setup and calibration database integration.
- Troubleshot problems associated with instrumentation performance prior to performing calibrations.
- Traveled to client sites to complete repairs and calibrations.
- Follow all SAFETY procedures.
Heavy Equipment Operator
Toomer Construction
Rigby, ID
04.2021 - 11.2022
- Maintained detailed records of hours worked, materials used, and completed jobs.
- Employed heavy equipment operation best practices resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Oversaw proper PPE use to facilitate working conditions compliant with safety regulations.
- Assisted with the installation of underground utilities such as sewer lines and water mains.
- Drove and maneuvered equipment in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks.
- Loaded both raw materials and finished components to support manufacturing and production processes.
- Operated multiple pieces of heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner to excavate land for construction projects.
- Utilized GPS systems to accurately plot out job sites for excavation purposes.
- Operated heavy equipment to demolish current structures, remove plants or trees and clear property of debris.
- Operated excavators and other construction equipment to properly grade land.
- Carried out preventative maintenance on heavy or specialized equipment.
Acting Fire Chief/Fire Prevention Captain
Brooktrails Fire Department
Willits, CA.
10.2017 - 01.2019
- Conducted search and rescue operations, quickly analyzed medical emergencies and administered first aid to injured persons.
- Conducted fire prevention and suppression operations to include Fire Dozer operations.
- Established relationships with local government officials to coordinate mutual aid agreements for emergency response activities.
- Provided leadership and direction to department personnel in the development and implementation of fire prevention, suppression, hazardous materials, emergency medical services, technical rescue and public education programs.
- Inspected buildings to determine compliance with fire codes and fire prevention protocols.
- Managed staffing, recruitment, interviewing and selection of potential team members in alignment with station needs.
- Supported continuing operations and rehabilitation of firefighting equipment by identifying new community resources.
- Prepared weekly reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved by the Fire Department during that time period.
- Maintained an inventory of supplies and equipment needed for responding to emergencies efficiently.
- Analyzed incident data from previous years in order to identify areas needing improvement.
- Monitored changes in legislation that could affect fire service delivery within the jurisdiction.
- Prepared records and reports of company responses to fires or other emergencies.
- Conducted Fire/Arson investigations and documented finding. Assisting with the prosecution of crimes within the district and County.
Owner/Operator
TMC Excavation & Fire Prevention, LLC
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Licensed Timber Operator through the State of California Forestry Division
- Worked alongside Multiple Fire Agencies for Fire abatement & Fire restoration.
- Responded to multiple campaign fires as contract hire Fire EQUIPMENT OPERATOR , such as the Redwood Complex fire, Detwiler Fire, Salmon Complex fire, Thomas Fire and approximately 30 others across the State of California
- HAZWOPER 30 and multiple OSHA Classes
- Contract hire for fire recovery efforts in Mendocino, Lake and Sonoma Counties.
Heavy Equipment Operator/Site Safety Supervisor
Hayward Baker
07.2013 - 12.2017
- Operated multiple types of heavy equipment on a regular basis with advanced skill
- Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction on major projects such as the demolition of Candlestick Park (San Francisco Ca.)
- Maintained safety policies and procedures as assigned the Safety Officer of multiple jobsites across the United States
- Coordinated and monitored vendor maintenance for large repairs through major corporations such as Caterpillar
- Traveled across the United States to work on many different types of jobs for extended lengths of time
- Tracked income, labor and expenses via Excel spreadsheets, and generated weekly reports.
- Investigated multiple job site incidents and completed detailed reports.
- Worked with state OSHA in gaining compliance and enforcement of OSHA guidelines.
Deputy Sheriff/Coroner II, Major Crimes Detective
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
Ukiah, CA
12.1999 - 01.2013
- Peace Officer Standard Training Advanced Certificate, SWAT, Range Master, Tactical Entry (Narcotics Unit)
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Collected evidence at crime scenes, including photographs and fingerprints.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies during joint investigations.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Inventoried evidence submitted by officers into evidence lockers for safekeeping.
- Conducted surveillance operations and patrolled assigned areas.
- Performed background checks on applicants seeking employment with the Sheriff's Office.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Improved traceability by adhering to organizational systems for case logs, reports and agendas
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues
- Investigated incidents and crimes while working alongside multiple agencies such as Drug Enforcement Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigations, ATF and local law enforcement agencies
- Provided leadership for a team of over 25 law enforcement agents.
- Assessed and analyzed data to clarify the course of criminal prosecution
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes in multiple areas of Mendocino County
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties.
- Determined types or amounts of equipment, vehicles or personnel to meet incident specifications & requirements.
Correctional Officer
Lake County Sheriff's Department
Lakeport , CA
10.1994 - 04.1999
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Participated in meetings with parole boards regarding potential release of prisoners based on good behavior.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
Education
Safety Certificates - OSHA 10
None
Rigby, ID01-2023
Safety Certificates - OSHA 30
None
Rigby, ID01-2023
Sexual Assault Investigation -
Police Officer Standards Training
01.2008
Homicide Investigation -
Police Officer Standards Training
01.2007
POST Range Master -
Police Officer Standards Training
01.2006
POLICE ACADEMY -
College of the Redwoods
01.1999
Arson investigation -
California State Fire Marshall
01.1996
Fire Fighting Academy -
Santa Rosa Junior College
01.1994
Skills
- Disaster management along with multiple Federal Emergency Management Agency certificates and courses obtained such as communications, radio operations and fire mitigation
- Certified Critical Incident Stress Debriefing
- Lead investigator in multiple fire death investigations
- Lead investigator in mutilple Homicides
- Authored over three hundred search warrants
- Testifying as a firearms expert & narcotics expert several times
- STABO Certified
- Authored, submitted and received Fuels Management Grants
- Spearheaded major purchases for fire mitigation
- Licensed Timber Operator through the State of California, Forestry Division
- Training program for mutual fire department collaboration
- Fire suppression tools operations training for staff
- Fire Dozer & Equipment Operation
- CPR and first aid
- Firearms instructor (POST) 8 years
- OSHA 30/10
- HAZWOPER
- DECON/HAZMAT
- Workplace Safety
Accomplishments
- Authored and achieved a $200,000+ Fuels Management Grant, to include a woodchipper, to greatly reduce the chance of wildfire in and surrounding Brooktrails District.
- Acquired multiple major improvement purchases for Brooktrails Fire Department including the first ever Water Tender Apparatus, a new utility Dodge Ram pickup as well as a plot printer for lot abatement.
- Revised daily equipment and vehicle inspections to be in compliance with State regulations and safety requirements.
- Completed Assistance By Hire agreements with CALFIRE and was deployed for 41 days gaining over $130,000 in Strike Team funds.
- Compiled, created and/or maintained a variety of mandatory departmental documentation including log books, run reports, policies and procedures.
- Responded to multiple off-duty calls for service and achieved Top 5 Responder at Brooktrails Fire Dept.
- Took the lead in fighting fires and exercised considerable judgment on multiple major fires including the Mendocino Complex Fire.
Address
- 327 LEMMON LANE, RIGBY, ID, 83442
- PO BOX 564, RIGBY, ID, 83442
References / Contacts
- Upon request
Timeline
Machine Operator
Idahoan Foods
01.2024 - Current
Calibration Technician
QalTech
11.2022 - 10.2023
Heavy Equipment Operator
Toomer Construction
04.2021 - 11.2022
Acting Fire Chief/Fire Prevention Captain
Brooktrails Fire Department
10.2017 - 01.2019
Owner/Operator
TMC Excavation & Fire Prevention, LLC
05.2016 - 11.2018
Heavy Equipment Operator/Site Safety Supervisor
Hayward Baker
07.2013 - 12.2017
Deputy Sheriff/Coroner II, Major Crimes Detective
Mendocino County Sheriff's Office
12.1999 - 01.2013
Correctional Officer
Lake County Sheriff's Department
10.1994 - 04.1999
Safety Certificates - OSHA 10
None
Safety Certificates - OSHA 30
None
Sexual Assault Investigation -
Police Officer Standards Training
Homicide Investigation -
Police Officer Standards Training
POST Range Master -
Police Officer Standards Training
POLICE ACADEMY -
College of the Redwoods
Arson investigation -
California State Fire Marshall
Fire Fighting Academy -
Santa Rosa Junior College