Petero Vakacoko
Blenheim,MBH
Summary
Skilled in chainsaw operation and crew communication, I enhanced security and supported reforestation at Evergreen Fire & Security and Rai Silviculture. Demonstrating professionalism, I led successful incident response operations and contributed to vital environmental regeneration efforts, showcasing a commitment to safety and ecological restoration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Forestry Worker
Rai Silviculture
Blenheim, MBH
02.2023 - Current
- Supported reforestation efforts by planting trees on land which was logged, destroyed in forest fire or cleared by industrial use.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks like pruning branches or removing dead wood from trees reducing potential hazards within the managed area.
- Handled hazardous materials safely while applying pesticides to control pests that threaten forest ecosystems.
- Checked fluids and lubricants on chippers, trucks and chainsaws, keeping tools operational.
- Applied pesticides using hand and backpack sprayers, power sprayers, and granular applicators.
Vineyard Worker
Hortus Limited
Blenheim, MBH
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Kept vineyard facilities and equipment in good working order for ongoing operations.
- Cut grape vines down to single or Number canes to promote growth of new shoots.
- Removed weak and diseased shoots from vines to improve space and resource availability for healthy shoots to grow.
- Supported vineyard operations through lifecycle of vines from spring pruning to fall harvests.
- Picked grapes at correct time and sorted by quality for further processing into vineyard wines.
- Contributed to a successful harvest season by efficiently picking grapes at peak ripeness.
Security Supervisor
Evergreen Fire & Security
Fiji
08.2015 - 10.2016
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Closely monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Managed a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of professionalism.
- Enhanced security measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing new protocols.
- Successfully managed incident response operations during critical situations, ensuring staff and visitor''s safety and minimizing potential damages to company property.
- Assisted with investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and providing detailed reports for review by management or law enforcement officials when required.
Education
Rugby Academy Year 1&2 Competition -
Lelean Memorial School
Nausori,Fiji2014
Year 12 Completed -
Tailevu North College
Tailevu, Fiji2012
Skills
- Tree planting
- Tree Identification
- Chainsaw Operation
- GPS Navigation
- Felling Techniques
- Crew Communication
- Professionalism
- Safety Monitoring
Timeline
Forestry Worker
Rai Silviculture
02.2023 - Current
Vineyard Worker
Hortus Limited
03.2019 - 09.2022
Security Supervisor
Evergreen Fire & Security
08.2015 - 10.2016
Rugby Academy Year 1&2 Competition -
Lelean Memorial School
Year 12 Completed -
Tailevu North College