Matthew Simmons
Dix,Illinois
Summary
To obtain a position as a Senior Training Supervisor.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Lineman
JF Electric
04.2025 - Current
- Worked in substation and currently working distribution.
- Helping train apprentices.
- Working new construction jobs, maintenance, and taking storm call outs.
Journeyman Lineman
Keeley Power
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Poured concrete peers and pads for a switchyard, substation, and a transmission line.
- Ran equipment including dozers, excavators, skidsteers.
Journeyman Lineman
JF Electric
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Worked on highline on a complete rebuild of a 138kv line.
- Wrecking out wood h-structures and installing steel mono poles.
- Ran numerous equipment including dozers, loaders, street sweepers, hard lines, rope rigs, and cranes.
- Worked in substation doing upgrade and new construction work.
- Wrecking out old and installing new switches and bus, lightening arresstors, ccvts, and other substation equipment.
- Building new additions to existing substations.
- Wiring and terminating in new and existing control houses.
- Helping train apprentices.
Journeyman Lineman
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Worked on new construction jobs, maintenance, and storm work.
- Responded to emergency repair calls to conduct line switching or sectionalizing and speed service restoration.
- Operated many different kinds of equipment.
- Received experience in underground troubleshooting and locating including thumper, a frame, and locator.
- Overhead troubleshooting to find outages or low voltage.
- Helping train apprentices.
Journeyman Lineman
Pinnacle Power
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Worked with construction crews to route and re-route power lines around new builds either via above-ground lines or below-ground utilities.
Apprentice Lineman
JF Electric
10.2016 - 10.2019
- Assisted Journeyman Lineman with work to learn the trade
- Received Experience in Substation, Highline, and Distribution
- Worked storm work in various locations and took callouts as needed
- Operated a variety of equipment
- Constructed overhead and underground work on distribution
- Learned and practiced all safety rules and procedures in the industry
Education
High School -
Mt. Vernon Township High School
01.2008
Journeyman Lineman Ticket -
ALBAT
Certificate - Electrical Distribution/Climbing Training
Lincoln Land Community College
01.2009
Skills
- Underground and overhead distribution
- Good Communication Skills
- Problem Solver
- Safety Oriented
- Self Directed
- Leadership Experience
- Experienced Climber
Timeline
Journeyman Lineman
JF Electric
04.2025 - Current
Journeyman Lineman
Keeley Power
11.2024 - 04.2025
Journeyman Lineman
JF Electric
10.2023 - 10.2024
Journeyman Lineman
Tri-County Electric Cooperative
01.2020 - 09.2023
Journeyman Lineman
Pinnacle Power
11.2019 - 01.2020
Apprentice Lineman
JF Electric
10.2016 - 10.2019
High School -
Mt. Vernon Township High School
Journeyman Lineman Ticket -
ALBAT
Certificate - Electrical Distribution/Climbing Training
Lincoln Land Community College
Similar Profiles
derick kellerderick keller
Operator at Jf ElectricOperator at Jf Electric
Bradley PetersBradley Peters
Field Service Technician at JF ElectricField Service Technician at JF Electric
Garrett FreandGarrett Freand
Mechanic Shop Foreman at JF Electric Inc/UtilitraMechanic Shop Foreman at JF Electric Inc/Utilitra
William SantiagoWilliam Santiago
Team Member/Management Assistant at WonderTeam Member/Management Assistant at Wonder
SHADY NASSARSHADY NASSAR
Staff Accountant (Assistant to Senior Accountant) at Accountants World by IRISStaff Accountant (Assistant to Senior Accountant) at Accountants World by IRIS