Matthew DeSimone
Ruther Glen,VA
Websites
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification's
Work History
Substation Technician
New River Electrical Corp
Cloverdale, Virginia
08.2009 - Current
- Reviewed blueprints and schematics for existing installations to ensure accuracy.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks on various pieces of electrical equipment such as circuit breakers, switches, batteries, capacitors and other related items.
- Assisted in the commissioning of newly installed substations.
- Performed maintenance and troubleshooting on high voltage substation equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, switchgear, protective relays and metering devices.
- Installed and tested new electrical components in accordance with safety regulations.
- Tested circuits and equipment to find defects and malfunctions using wiring diagrams, voltmeters or ohmmeters.
- Adhered strictly to loading charts for specific types of cranes when lifting heavy objects.
- Performed daily inspections of all crane components prior to use.
- Monitored loads for stability during lifting operations.
- Confirmed that all personnel are clear from the area before moving a load with the crane.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers and supervisors regarding any issues or concerns related to the job site or equipment operation.
- Loaded and unloaded material from trucks and other vehicles using the crane.
- Maintained crane operations logs and records of maintenance activities.
- Positioned blocks and outrigger pads securely prior to operating a mobile crane.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
- Operated cranes to lift, move and place materials in designated areas.
- Checked vehicles to ensure they were in proper working order before and after trips.
- Carried out pre-trip inspections according to DOT standards.
- Ensured vehicle was clean inside and out at all times.
- Provided courteous customer service during pickups and deliveries of goods.
- Reported any mechanical issues or damages to management promptly.
- Inspected brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels and other important parts to maintain operational safety on the road.
- Maintained accurate logs of driving activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations.
- Completed paperwork accurately in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks within specified deadlines.
- Followed all safety regulations while operating machinery and assembling parts.
- Performed installation, maintenance and repair of overhead and underground power lines.
- Climbed wood poles using approved climbing methods while wearing proper safety gear.
- Responded quickly during emergency situations such as storms or downed poles and lines.
- Read blueprints to determine locations of power line routes.
- Replaced faulty components such as insulators, conductors and related hardware on energized circuits up to 69KV.
- Assisted in the construction of new transmission lines by erecting poles, setting crossarms, stringing wire and installing fixtures.
- Participated in training sessions to learn new techniques in line operations.
- Ensured that all necessary documents were completed accurately before leaving a job site.
- Reviewed safety regulations prior to commencing any job tasks.
- Operated bucket trucks to access high voltage lines for repairs or maintenance activities.
Education
Remote Pilot - F.A.A Part 107
ThinQtank
Midlothian, VA05-2024
Electrical Engineering - Substation Technician
A.LB.A.T
Medway, OH07-2016
N.C.C.C.O Crane Operator T.L.L , T.S.S , B.T.F , S.T.C - Crane Operation
G.C.I
Farmville, VA05-2012
Skills
- Safety Procedures
- Equipment Inspection
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Electrical schematics
- Power Distribution
- Work Order Management
Affiliations
My activities outside of work include Building, testing, flying and racing F.P.V drones. I have been flying for 5 years. I have attained my F.A.A part 107 unmanned aircraft pilots license I have had the privilege to chase racecar's dirtbikes and a mountain bike race so far in that time.
Accomplishments
i have ran work for New River Electrical Corp as a foreman on the NOVEC system. I have successfully completed jobs for a year and a half in that position.
Certification
Journyman Substation Technician 07-21-2016 . NCCCO crane operator certifications . TLL ,TSS ,BTF and STC valid through 09-30-2027 OSHA 10 et&d taken on 05-21-2021 OSHA 20 et&d taken on 02-26-2021 Forklift recertification taken on 08-23-2023 Rigging Crosby 8 hour class , taken on 08-16-2023 Electrical grounding iso/ins&barr class taken on 08-25-2023 First Aid /CPR Taken on 02-20-2024 Environmental Awareness. Energy Based Hazards Frontline. I am aware of the fact that Dominion may not honor some of these certifications as New River wont for the sake of their hands on training approach . Im fine with that. The above are listed as proof of my intent to the continuation of learning this trade and applying that knowledge for my betterment and the wellfare of my coworkers, customers and company
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Substation Technician
New River Electrical Corp
08.2009 - Current
Remote Pilot - F.A.A Part 107
ThinQtank
Electrical Engineering - Substation Technician
A.LB.A.T
N.C.C.C.O Crane Operator T.L.L , T.S.S , B.T.F , S.T.C - Crane Operation
G.C.I
Journyman Substation Technician 07-21-2016 . NCCCO crane operator certifications . TLL ,TSS ,BTF and STC valid through 09-30-2027 OSHA 10 et&d taken on 05-21-2021 OSHA 20 et&d taken on 02-26-2021 Forklift recertification taken on 08-23-2023 Rigging Crosby 8 hour class , taken on 08-16-2023 Electrical grounding iso/ins&barr class taken on 08-25-2023 First Aid /CPR Taken on 02-20-2024 Environmental Awareness. Energy Based Hazards Frontline. I am aware of the fact that Dominion may not honor some of these certifications as New River wont for the sake of their hands on training approach . Im fine with that. The above are listed as proof of my intent to the continuation of learning this trade and applying that knowledge for my betterment and the wellfare of my coworkers, customers and company
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