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Matthew Fagan

Saxton,PA

Summary

Highly self-motivated individual looking to utilize experience to further my career in a new direction. I am excited to grow as an individual and in the process, help the company grow.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Supervisor

First Energy - Penelec
04.2023 - Current

Oversee day to day operations of the line crew including

  • Scheduling and planning of work that needs to be completed.
  • Providing proper tooling and equipment necessary for the line crews to complete their work safely and efficiently.
  • Submitting switching orders that are necessary for the completion of work.
  • Collaborating with various groups within Penelec to coordinate projects such as Work Management, Design, and Meter Services as well as outside entities such as electrical contractors, excavators, and Verizon.

Journeyman Lineman

Valley Rural Electric Cooperative
10.2016 - 04.2023
  • Overhead distribution - pole replacement, reconductor, installed and replaced various equipment, troubleshooting issues
  • Underground distribution - new installation, reconductor, installed and replaced various equipment, troubleshooting issues

Journeyman Lineman

I.B.E.W. Local 126
09.2007 - 10.2016
  • Fiber Optic - Installation of fiber optic cable (OPGW/ADSS)
  • Distribution - Pole replacement, reconductor, installation and replacement of electrical hardware
  • Substation - Installed switches, replaced string buss
  • Transmission - New construction of steel and wood structures, teardown, reconductoring
  • Underground - New cable installation, primary and secondary splicing, teriminators and elbows for transformers and switchgear

Education

Journeyman Lineman -

Northeastern Apprenticeship And Training
Douglassville,PA
06.2011

Various Certifications

Skills

  • Various tasks of outside electrical construction, including new construction, pole replacement, hardware installation and removal, and reconductoring All of these tasks were done with safety as my first priority ahead of all else I have worked throughout various states in the Northeast as a Journeyman Lineman I also have experience as a crew leader on various occasions
  • Distribution - rubber gloving voltages ranging from 4kv to 13kv Worked various jobs using a bucket truck, and/or climbing tools Distribution work has been completed on various properties such as Pepco, PPL, NYSEG, National Grid, and Atlantic City Electric Along with various other properties throughout the South for storm work restoration
  • Transmission - worked on lines ranging from 69kv to 345kv while dead and grounded Also some hot stick experience with 69kv from the bucket Transmission lines included lattice towers, wood structures, and steel monopole structures ranging from 60 feet to 250 feet, while working from a crane basket, bucket truck, or climbing tools with hook ladders
  • Communication - very strong communication skills necessary to keep all individuals safe and working efficiently
  • Coaching/Problem Solving - ability to help crew work through problem solving issues on the job Always maintaining a positive attitude to figure out the best solution for issues that arise

Timeline

Line Supervisor

First Energy - Penelec
04.2023 - Current

Journeyman Lineman

Valley Rural Electric Cooperative
10.2016 - 04.2023

Journeyman Lineman

I.B.E.W. Local 126
09.2007 - 10.2016

Journeyman Lineman -

Northeastern Apprenticeship And Training

Various Certifications
Matthew Fagan