Senior Utility Arborist - Field Oversight & Vegetation Risk

Atlas Field Services; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Field Services is seeking a seasoned Consulting Utility Arborist to provide field oversight across client service territories. You will supervise Tree Risk Assessment programs, hazard tree planners, and vegetation management initiatives while coordinating with contractors and landowners.

You will document program information, communicate regularly with clients, and participate in safety briefings and emergency response activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) experience; 5+ years preferred.
• ISA Certified Arborist designation and TRAQ are preferred but not required.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Field oversight of the Tree Risk Assessment program implementation.
• Field oversight of hazard tree planners and supplemental programs.
• Field oversight of Distribution, Transmission and other Fuel Management programs.
• Contractor crew safety observations.
• Contractor workforce work audits for planning and trimming contractors.
• Emergent tasks as assigned by the client (customer tickets, operations support, etc.).
• Providing feedback on program guidelines and recommending process improvements.
• Technology implementation support and promoting user adoption within the contract workforce.
• Quality control/field validation of remote sensing data for vegetation encroachments.
• Capital project management and cost estimation in support of non-routine vegetation management operations.
• Document information related to the client's vegetation management program.
• Communicate regularly with the client, contractors, landowners, and the public.
• Perform duties in a manner that promotes and maintains positive public relations.
• Perform all necessary duties for emergency response in accordance with safety requirements.

Skills

UVM experience

Tree identification

Written communication

Independent field work

Safety awareness

Job description

Atlas Field Services is seeking a seasoned Consulting Utility Arborist to provide field oversight across client service territories. You will supervise Tree Risk Assessment programs, hazard tree planners, and vegetation management initiatives while coordinating with contractors and landowners.

You will document program information, communicate regularly with clients, and participate in safety briefings and emergency response activities.