Matthew Revels
Princeton,TX
Summary
A seasoned professional with a long background in powerline construction and maintenance. I have been contracted with Oncor for nearly 4 years, and am knowledgeable with the systems, and how it operates. I am a honest, reliable, hardworking, and a very loyal person with great people skills that would love to work for Oncor.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Construction Coordinator
Think Power Solutions
Dallas, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, and designers.
- Attended construction progress and regular status meetings with team.
- Monitored job progress and performance of contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
Inspector
EASI Engineering
Oklahoma City, OK
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
FCC/Safety Coordinator
Lone Wolf Service Group
Hooker, OK
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
Journeyman Lineman/Project Coordinator
Higher Power
Tulsa, OK
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Constructed new power lines, contributing to expansion and improvement of the electrical grid.
- Restored power to thousands of customers following severe weather events, ensuring minimal downtime for affected areas.
- Collaborated with other linemen to complete complex projects efficiently and within specified timeframes.
Foreman
Jet Services
Cleveland, OH
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Ensured project milestones were met, overseeing scheduling and execution of construction phases.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Documented construction and extraction workers' hours, wages and other pertinent information.
Lineman
Chain Electric
Tulsa, OK
03.2012 - 12.2014
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Assisted in emergency storm restoration efforts, restoring power to affected communities as quickly as possible.
Lineman/Foreman
KDM Powerline Construction
Cooters Point, LA
06.2007 - 02.2012
- Supervised crews in diverse weather conditions while maintaining focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
- Led emergency response efforts during power outages or storm damage restoration operations to quickly restore electricity access for affected communities.
- Demonstrated expertise in various types of powerline construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
Lineman
North Houston Pole Line
Houston, TX
05.2006 - 06.2007
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Worked on both dead and energized lines.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Installed, spliced and maintained overhead and underground power lines for residential and commercial customers.
Groundman/Apprentice/Lineman
Pike Electric
Tulsa, OK
05.2000 - 05.2006
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn trade and practice techniques.
- Expanded skill set through hands-on experience with various tools, machinery, and techniques used in the field of power line work.
- Developed proficiency in operating heavy machinery such as bucket trucks, digger derricks, and boom lifts to complete various tasks on the job site.
Education
High School Diploma -
Latta High School
Ada, Ok05.2000
No Degree - Business Administration
East Central University
Ada, OKSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Following instructions
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Site safety
- Safe operating procedures
- Lockout and tagout
- Microsoft Office
- Network security
Timeline
Field Construction Coordinator
Think Power Solutions
03.2021 - Current
Inspector
EASI Engineering
01.2020 - 03.2021
FCC/Safety Coordinator
Lone Wolf Service Group
02.2019 - 03.2021
Journeyman Lineman/Project Coordinator
Higher Power
02.2018 - 02.2019
Foreman
Jet Services
01.2014 - 02.2018
Lineman
Chain Electric
03.2012 - 12.2014
Lineman/Foreman
KDM Powerline Construction
06.2007 - 02.2012
Lineman
North Houston Pole Line
05.2006 - 06.2007
Groundman/Apprentice/Lineman
Pike Electric
05.2000 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Latta High School
No Degree - Business Administration
East Central University