Joshua Groendyk
Benton Harbor
Summary
Dedicated and team-oriented professional with 20 years of experience in the electrical distribution industry. Over the past three years, I have been the project manager for AEP. Ensuring job packets are correct, and ordering materials. Scheduling work for the line crews on a weekly basis. Prior to this job, I was a lineman for 17 years. I was involved in building and maintaining electrical distribution lines.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Line Coordinator
American Electric Power, AEP
Benton Harbor
09.2022 - 01.2026
- Coordinated daily production schedules to ensure smooth workflow and meet deadlines.
- Communicated effectively with team to resolve issues and improve collaboration.
- Ensured the correct material for jobs and ordered materials.
- Acquired work permits for crews.
- Scheduled weekly work for line crews in the distribution department.
- Tracked production and maintained accurate records to complete scheduled jobs on time.
- Worked closely with other departments such as Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Shipping and Receiving when needed.
Journeyman Lineman
American Electric Power, AEP
Benton Harbor
11.2005 - 09.2022
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground power lines.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with teams to restore power during outages.
- Operated specialized equipment for pole setting and line work.
- Trained apprentices on safety procedures and technical skills.
- Responded to emergency calls for downed lines or equipment failures.
- Ensured proper grounding and bonding of electrical systems.
- Provided technical guidance to apprentice linemen when needed.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
- Worked quickly and safely to maintain and reconduct lines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Coloma High School
Coloma, MI06-2000
Skills
- Production scheduling
- Material management
- Work permit acquisition
- Record keeping
- Equipment operation
- Safety compliance
- Power restoration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Personnel scheduling
- Blueprint reading
Affiliations
Head coach of Multiple levels of football
Timeline
Distribution Line Coordinator
American Electric Power, AEP
09.2022 - 01.2026
Journeyman Lineman
American Electric Power, AEP
11.2005 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Coloma High School