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Matthew Payton Selman

Brookhaven

Summary

Dynamic technician with extensive experience at Hitachi Energy-TRES, excelling in transformer installation and troubleshooting. Proven ability to read blueprints and ensure safety compliance while operating heavy equipment. Recognized for attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills, contributing to seamless operations in high-pressure environments. Fast, easy, willing learner, with plenty of drive, intitiative, and want-to. CPR/First Aid certified and holds a Class A CDL.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Technician

Hitachi Energy-TRES
Crystal Springs
02.2024 - Current
  • Installation, repair, maintenance, and testing of transformers in substations, power plants, etc.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Reviewed blueprints and manufacturer manuals before beginning installation and repair work.
  • Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear at all times no matter the task.

Drilling and Boring Machine Operator/Tool Setter

Southern Diversified Technologies
Brookhaven
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Operate and/or locate a horizontal directional drilling rig, installing fiber optic cable across the southeastern United States.
  • Observe drilling or boring machine operations to detect any problems.
  • Study machining instructions, job orders, or blueprints to determine dimensional or finish specifications, sequences of operations, setups, or tooling requirements.

Education

Associate of Arts - Lineman Apprenticeship

Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS
12-2023

Associate of Arts - Chemistry/Math

Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS
05-2019

Skills

  • Transformer installation
  • Blueprint reading
  • Troubleshooting
  • Safety compliance
  • Drilling operations
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Class A CDL
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Attention to detail
  • Forklift/Manlift certified
  • Lineman certified
  • Dependability

Timeline

Technician

Hitachi Energy-TRES
02.2024 - Current

Drilling and Boring Machine Operator/Tool Setter

Southern Diversified Technologies
01.2022 - 08.2023

Associate of Arts - Lineman Apprenticeship

Copiah-Lincoln Community College

Associate of Arts - Chemistry/Math

Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Matthew Payton Selman