Jose M Irizarry

Agronomist and field operations professional with experience in natural resource management, vegetation management, environmental and infrastructure inspections, emergency response, facility maintenance, and project coordination throughout Puerto Rico. Experienced in supervising field activities, coordinating personnel and contractors, managing budgets and operational resources, conducting site inspections, and maintaining safety and compliance requirements.

Background includes work with federal agencies, engineering and environmental companies, municipalities, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams. Hands-on professional comfortable working in both field and administrative roles, organizing people and resources, solving operational problems, and supporting safe and effective project execution.

Owner / President / Field Operator at CH PRO SERVICE (2025-07 – Present)

• Plan and manage day-to-day field operations, work priorities, project schedules, budgets, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and client communication.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance, facility repairs, vegetation clearing, brush removal, pressure washing, painting, and other field services.
• Conduct site evaluations, identify operational and safety needs, coordinate resources, and follow projects through completion.
• Manage estimates, purchasing, invoicing, cost control, and coordination with vendors and subcontractors.

Designer / Field Technician at SARGENT & LUNDY (2022-08 – 2025-06)

• Conducted field inspections of electrical and utility infrastructure and collected technical data for pole replacement, automation, and improvement projects.
• Used Trimble, Katapult, GIS tools, and digital field systems to document site conditions, assets, structural concerns, and vegetation hazards.
• Performed post-storm damage assessments and supported field coordination, reporting, and project follow-up.
• Trained new personnel in field procedures and digital inspection tools and coordinated work across changing field conditions.

Vegetation Inspector at COLEMAN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (2021-01 – 2021-12)

• Conducted vegetation management inspections supporting the protection and reliability of electrical infrastructure.
• Validated LiDAR-Veg points, documented field conditions, identified vegetation hazards, and supported safety and compliance requirements.

Vegetation Management Inspector at AMBIENTA, INC. (2020-01 – 2021-12)

• Supervised vegetation removal activities near electrical distribution lines and monitored field work for safety, quality, and compliance.
• Prepared field and compliance documentation and supported hazard mitigation activities.

Public Assistance & Debris Team Leader at FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) (2018-01 – 2019-12)

• Supervised debris and disaster recovery field operations across 21 municipalities, coordinating personnel, daily priorities, safety, and logistics.
• Conducted site inspections, validated costs, and prepared daily operational, safety, and compliance reports.
• Worked with municipal and government personnel, contractors, and other stakeholders to support recovery activities and resolve field issues.

Disaster Housing Inspector at VANGUARD (2017-01 – 2018-12)

• Inspected approximately 360 hurricane-damaged homes and documented structural conditions and losses for federal disaster assistance.
• Maintained accurate field documentation while working independently across multiple locations and changing conditions.

Founder & CEO at IRIZARRY MEAT & CO. (2016-01 – 2021-12)

• Managed business operations, budgeting, logistics, staffing, purchasing, inventory, customer relationships, and regulatory requirements for an operation serving restaurants and households.
• Coordinated daily priorities and resources while maintaining service, food safety, and operational standards.

Seed Technician at MONSANTO (2013-01 – 2016-12)

• Supported agricultural field operations, pest and disease control, pollination activities, and treatment applications while following safety and production procedures.

Agronomist at HACIENDA DON JUN / AGRO-EXCEL (2016-01 – 2016-12)

• Supported crop production, pest management, and general farm operations.

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Sciences - Major: Agronomy | Minor: Accounting – University of Puerto Rico - Mayaguez