Houston Douglass

Experience

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  Great Lakes Tree Service

  May 2010 - Jan 2017

  Tree Surgeon

  My first role in the tree care industry with a small company in Michigan. I was responsible for ground operations, vehicle and equipment maintenance. I learned how to operate chippers and stump grinders. I gained experience in technical rigging techniques using lowering devices and other equipment. I learned my way around a chainsaw and used them daily while working. I was a part of many big tree removal projects including crane work. By the end of my time with Great Lakes I was starting to climb my first trees. I credit the owner and his knowledge, skills and expertise for my interest in the arbor culture industry today. Show less

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  Ford Motor Company

  Mar 2012 - Jan 2017

  Production Operator

  UAW local 900 member and team member of Michigan Assembly Plant in Romulus Michigan. Part ofteam that received Assembly Plant of the Year award in 2012. Successfully completed forklift certification classes with over 2000 hours of experience operating a forklift in a fast paced work environment. Exceptional knowledge with shipping and dock receiving role. Worked on production line that achieved100% quality goals, while exceeding production targets by 125%.

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  Wright Tree Service

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  Utility Line Clearance Climber

  Utility Line Clearance certified through Wright Tree Service as well as IBEW 1245. Electrical Hazard (EHAT) Certified with First Aid & CPR. Extremely knowledgeable in pruning standards and safety regulations for utility facilities as well as utility electrical construction and high voltage power lines (specifically PGE). ANSI Z133 & ANSI A300 trained and studied. Excellent tree identification skills and ability to read maps with a strong knowledge of growth rates. Able to identify hazards and hazard trees prior to work being performed in and around jobsite. Show less

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  Eocene Environmental Group

  Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  Utility Consultant for Pacific Gas and Electric. My responsibilities included inspecting vegetation surrounding utility infrastructure, patrolling an area or performing surveys to find potential hazards such as trees or brush in contact with power or gas lines, notify the electric company, landowner, or other parties when they need to prune or remove vegetarian for safety reasons, evaluate and audit current removal and pruning plans, as well as work in the field overseeing trimming and removal operations. Show less

  • Consulting Utility Forester

    Jan 2022 - Dec 2023

  • Pre Inspection Manager

    Jan 2023 - Nov 2023
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  Sierra Forestry Consulting (SFC)

  Dec 2023 - Feb 2025

  Regional Operations Manager

  Lead a team of 24 vegetation management inspectors on contract for PG&E, ensuring safety and project accuracy on Distribution and Transmission ROWs.

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  Mountain G Enterprises dBA Mountain Engineering

  Feb 2025 - now

  Vegetation Program Lead