Brett Davis
10707 S 300 W
Summary
Dynamic Construction Structures Supervisor with NIPSCO and utility tree trimming companies recognized for enhancing team productivity through effective workflows and strong communication. Proven track record in safety management and customer relations, ensuring high satisfaction levels. Skilled in problem-solving and staff development, leading crews during major storm events while maintaining robust relationships across departments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Structures Supervisor
Northen Indiana Public Service Co (NIPSCO)
02.2016 - Current
- Oversee daily safety and operations with crews
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Create and maintain schedule with the working foreman and crews and the project manager
- Keep a 80/20 capital and O&M budget
- Help with the daily planning of all work, wether it be ordering equipment or materials
- Review prints with working foreman to try and alleviate any issues before the crew starts their construction
- Maintain a great relationship between the bargaining unit employees and the company
- Was the department safety officer for 5 years, where i had monthly meetings as a department to keep crews abreast
- Work with various different departments to maintain a flow of production
- Put in clearances for crews when needed for minimum approach is encroached
- Storm Supervisor when we have declared a major storm
- Work with district and construction lineman in major storms
General Foreman
Townsend Tree Service
10.2012 - 02.2016
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Maintain all paperwork, timesheets and expenses on a weekly basis
- Regulate all work with crews as in with circuit maps and time and material tickets
- Make callout's for calls that came in after hours, if no one did it i would go work
- Run major storms in northern part of Indiana when major storm was declared
- Represent company in out of town storms for hurricanes with approximately 15-20 crews
Industry Utility Tree Trimmer Foreman
Townsend Tree Service
03.2006 - 10.2012
- Reduced potential hazards by identifying and removing damaged or diseased limbs promptly.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with clients, addressing questions or concerns regarding the tree trimming process.
- Mitigated risks associated with hazardous trees near power lines through close collaboration with utility companies during removal operations.
- Safeguarded surrounding property with careful planning and attention to detail during tree removal projects.
- Maximized equipment lifespan by diligently cleaning tools after each use, reducing repair costs over time.
- Train and teach all new employees that came in on all aspects of safety and the industry
Industry Utility Tree Trimmer/groundman
Asplundh Tree Expert
01.2001 - 03.2006
- Reduced potential hazards by identifying and removing damaged or diseased limbs promptly.
- Limbed and pruned variety of tree species around high voltage
- Safeguarded surrounding property with careful planning and attention to detail during tree removal projects.
- Mitigated risks associated with hazardous trees near power lines through close collaboration with utility companies during removal operations.
- Maximized equipment lifespan by diligently cleaning tools after each use, reducing repair costs over time.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Porte High School
La Porte, IN05-1990
Skills
- Safety management
- Problem solving
- Strongest of communication skills
- Staff development
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Customer relations
Timeline
Construction Structures Supervisor
Northen Indiana Public Service Co (NIPSCO)
02.2016 - Current
General Foreman
Townsend Tree Service
10.2012 - 02.2016
Industry Utility Tree Trimmer Foreman
Townsend Tree Service
03.2006 - 10.2012
Industry Utility Tree Trimmer/groundman
Asplundh Tree Expert
01.2001 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
La Porte High School
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