Matthew Kidd
Line Construction Foreman
Webster Springs ,WV
Summary
Responsible Foreman with excellent project oversight, team management and blueprint interpretation skills coupled with more than 8 years of experience. Achieves project milestones and adheres to deadlines and quality standards. Knows all the procedures and best practices for overhead line construction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Construction Coordinator
CEIS Power
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in setting pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers for seamless integration of design specifications into construction plans.
- Attended on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
- Coordinated day-to-day activities of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Consulted with contractors to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Expedited project completion with effective coordination of subcontractors, suppliers, and workforce scheduling.
Line Construction Foreman
Service Electric Co.
09.2017 - 10.2022
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Verified and submitted team timesheets.
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Identified and eliminated safety risks through additional training.
- Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Supervised rope stringing operations along with aviation companies.
- Supervised wire pulling operations, monitored the wire pull and directed tensions and braking.
- Supervised pole setting operations. Along with tower construction.
- Supervised wire sagging, dead-ending and clipping operations.
Transmission Lineman
Service Electric Co.
04.2023 - 11.2023
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Resagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
Transmission Lineman
Kent Power
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
Heavy Equipment Operator
L.E Myers
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Operated 40 ton swing cab and fixed cab cranes.
- Operated heavy machinery including Dozers, Excavators, Digger Derricks, Pressure Diggers, Skid Steer's, Fork Lifts and more.
- Worked as a crew member on a wire crew, pulling, clipping dead ending etc.
- This particular job we worked on the 500kv line in Waynesboro VA on Dominion System.
- Kept machinery in proper working order by repairing and replacing malfunctioning parts.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Performed thorough pre-shift and post-shift inspections and accurately completed equipment logs and reports.
Heavy Equipment Operator
L.E Myers
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Adhered to heavy equipment safety and operation protocols, resulting in minimal complaints or incidents.
- Worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator on Dominion System building substations in the Chesapeake Bay area as well as southern Virginia.
- Completed diligent equipment inspections, repairs and maintenance actions to prolong life of each piece of machinery.
- Main responsibility was the read and interpret blue prints for vertical construction.
- Operated the Total Station Transit system for laying out concrete piers for steel erection.
Electrical Groundman
Richardson-Wayland Electrical
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Inspected power lines and poles for signs of damage or wear, interference and degradation and reported findings to supervisor.
- Planned layout of electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures consistent with specifications and local codes.
- Understood and demonstrated use of basic electricity principles and electronics.
- Recognized safety hazards associated with electrical line work and performed duties safely.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
Rig Hand
Schlumberger
04.2014 - 09.2015
- Rigged cables and pipes in configurations to support loads and maintain crew safety.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
- Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
Correctional Officer
Huttonsville Correctional Center
02.2013 - 04.2014
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.
Black Hat Coal Miner
Arch Coal
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in training new employees on proper procedures and safety measures required for successful coal mining operations.
- Operated Scoop, Forklift and Bolt Machine and various other equipment.
- Bolted Roof in underground mines to ensure safety of myself and others.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations, adhering to established guidelines for safe mining practices.
- Operated heavy machinery, such as continuous miners and roof bolters, ensuring accurate coal extraction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tygarts Valley High School
Mill Creek, WV 08.2005 - 06.2009
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Pierpont Community And Technical College
Fairmont, WV 12.2010 - 01.2013
Skills
- Site monitoring
Quality controls
Workload planning
Effective communication
Construction management
Reviewing timesheets
OSHA trained
Valid WV CDL license
Safety policies and procedures
Project Management
Start to Finish Power Line Construction
Certification
NCCCO Certification
Timeline
Construction Coordinator
CEIS Power
09.2024 - Current
Black Hat Coal Miner
Arch Coal
05.2024 - 09.2024
80 Hour Underground Certification
10-2023
Transmission Lineman
Service Electric Co.
04.2023 - 11.2023
Transmission Lineman
Kent Power
10.2022 - 04.2023
H-1 and H-2 Helicopter Certified
02-2022
Heavy Equipment Operator
L.E Myers
01.2019 - 03.2019
Line Construction Foreman
Service Electric Co.
09.2017 - 10.2022
NCCCO Certification
08-2017
Heavy Equipment Operator
L.E Myers
01.2016 - 09.2017
Electrical Groundman
Richardson-Wayland Electrical
09.2015 - 12.2016
Class A Unrestricted CDL
06-2014
Rig Hand
Schlumberger
04.2014 - 09.2015
Correctional Officer
Huttonsville Correctional Center
02.2013 - 04.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Pierpont Community And Technical College
12.2010 - 01.2013
High School Diploma -
Tygarts Valley High School
08.2005 - 06.2009