Matthew Howard
Summary
Diligent and ambitious lineman with 18 years of experience in the overhead distribution field. Possess the technical and logical reasoning abilities essential for safely training the up and coming linemen of the future. Extensive knowledge in pole inspection, troubleshooting techniques, and emergency outage response.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Crew Foreman
Service Electric Company
Chattanooga, TN
12.2017 - Current
- Improved crew efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and providing clear communication of tasks.
- Enhanced safety protocols by conducting regular training sessions and enforcing strict adherence to guidelines.
- Achieved timely project completion with careful resource allocation and efficient scheduling.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering growth in technical skills and teamwork abilities.
- Coordinated with other departments for seamless project execution, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Reduced equipment downtime by performing routine maintenance checks and promptly addressing issues.
- Maintained accurate documentation of work progress, ensuring transparency and accountability within the team.
- Exceptional ability to do work in all size groups.
- Supervise, perform, and evaluate employees work necessary for the building and maintenance of Electrical Systems.
- Experience in reading, understanding, and explaining Blueprints.
- Excellent at reading and explaining Blueprints.
- Chairman on the distribution safety committee
Journeyman Lineman
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative
South Pittsburg, TN
09.2013 - 12.2017
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Hooked up transformers to poles and lines.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Set ground anchors and guying systems for utility poles.
- Restored, maintained, and installed new power to residential and commercial buildings.
- Troubleshoot power problems and quickly diagnose issues by resolving them with effective solutions in emergency situations.
- Ensured regular power supply to communities.
Apprentice to Journeyman Lineman
Service Electric Company
Chattanooga, TN
01.2006 - 10.2013
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
- Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
- Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
- Prepared worksite by setting up required tools and supplies.
- Completed comprehensive Journeyman Lineman apprenticeship program, successfully learning essential trade skills.
Education
Journeyman Lineman
SELCAT Apprenticeship Program
Newnan, GA02.2010
Southeast Lineman Training Center
Trenton, GA04.2005
High School Diploma -
Marion County High School
Jasper, TN05.1997
Skills
- Overhead Distribution
- Inspection Procedures
- Material Handling
- Job Scheduling
- Team Leadership
- Transformer Removal and Installation
- Field Supervision
- Power Line Installation and Maintenance
- Pole Setting
- Storm Restoration
- Problem Solving
- Outage Management
- Equipment Operation
Certification
OSHA Training
CPR
Pole Top Rescue
Timeline
Line Crew Foreman
Service Electric Company
12.2017 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative
09.2013 - 12.2017
Apprentice to Journeyman Lineman
Service Electric Company
01.2006 - 10.2013
Journeyman Lineman
SELCAT Apprenticeship Program
Southeast Lineman Training Center
High School Diploma -
Marion County High School