Have held my Journeyman Electricians License with IBEW Local 1, was partner of Covington Electrical Contracting Company. Proficiently use of hand and power tools associated with the Electrical Construction Field. Experienced in Structural Steel Fabrication Business. Fabrication and Erection of Single and Multi-story Sub-structures. The Fabrication of many Private and Public Safety Barrier Projects. Proficiently use of hand and power tools associated with Steel Fabrication. Proficiently read and understand, blueprints, and As-built drawings. Proficiently use Microsoft and Telecom Business related software. Proficiently use most Fiber Optic Splicing, Testing, and Turn-up Equipment. Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Sonnet Optical Carrier Equipment. Operation of most Heavy and Light duty Construction Equipment. Proficiently use of hand and power tools associated to Construction, Installation, Testing, and Maintenance of AC/DC Power Plants, Long-haul Transport Equipment and Local Carrier Transport Equipment for Fiber Optic Communications. Worked with or for most Major Telecommunication Carriers on various Projects that span 42 states and 3 countries. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair of Local Carrier's FTTP build out in 5 states. Installation, Maintenance, and Repair of Local Carrier's Copper Telecommunication Network. Current IBEW Local 824 member.
04/2016
to
Current
Core and Fiber Construction
Frontier Communications -
Tampa,
FL
Daily operations of Fiber Optic and Copper Communication Network Splicing and Testing Equipment. Using of equipment, tools, and materials necessary to Install, Splice, Test, of new and exciting FTTP and Copper Network and/or Projects. Termination and Installation of Fiber Optic Communication Distribution and Like Equipment. Perform Emergency Fiber Optic and Copper Cable Restoration and Testing. Enhanced company reputation by accepting ownership of projects. Explored opportunities to add value to company.
02/2005
to
04/2016
Core and Fttp Construction Technician
Verizon Telecommunications Florida LLC -
Tampa,
FL
Daily operations of Fiber Optic and Copper Communication Network Splicing and Testing Equipment. Using of equipment, tools, and materials necessary to Install, Splice, Test, of new and exciting FTTP and Copper Network and/or Projects. Termination and Installation of Fiber Optic Communication Distribution and Like Equipment. Perform Emergency Fiber Optic and Copper Cable Restoration and Testing.
Temporary Substituted for multiple Local Managers to Oversee network installations by studying customer orders, plans, manuals, and technical specifications. Prepared installation diagrams. Coordination with contractors. Recorded configuration diagrams and specifications. Maintained safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations. Enhanced company reputation by accepting ownership of projects. Explored opportunities to add value to company.
05/2002
to
02/2005
Telecommunications Construction Supervisor over Splicing and Installations
Genesis Network Development, Inc -
Lakewood,
CO
Overseen network installations by studying customer orders, plans, manuals, and technical specifications. Prepared installation diagrams. Ordering and gathering equipment, supplies, materials, and tools. Established voice and data networks by running, pulling, terminating, and splicing cables. Installed telecommunications equipment, routers, switches, multiplexors, cable trays, and alarm systems. Built ironwork and ladder racks. Followed industry standards. Coordination with contractors. Verified service by testing circuits, equipment, and alarms. Recorded configuration diagrams and specifications. Maintained safe work environment by following codes, standards, and legal regulations. Kept supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt. Enhanced company reputation by accepting ownership by accomplishing new and different requests. Explored opportunities to add value to company.
05/2000
to
11/2004
Network Operations Tech III
360 Networks -
Denver,
CO
Scheduling of Day to Day Maintenance and Protection of Local and (4) Statewide OSP Fiber Optic Routes. Scheduling of Day to Day Maintenance, Installation, Upgrades, and Operations of ISP Telecommunications Transport and Power Equipment. Overseer of 6 local Technicians of the Local and (4) Statewide Routes of a Major Nationwide Broadband Telecommunications Carrier. Overseeing the performance of Emergency Fiber Optic Restoration of local and (4) Statewide Routes. Explored opportunities to add value to company.
09/1999
to
05/2000
Fiber Optic Construction Splicing Field Manager, NE Region
Qwest Communications -
Denver,
CO
Scheduling of procedures and work to be performed.
On-site interaction with contractors, vendors, customers, and internal departments to complete and maintain companies assets in the NE Region of the USA.
Overseeing the performance of Emergency and Scheduled Fiber Optic Cable networks systems.
04/1998
to
09/1999
Fiber Optic Splicing Foreman / Fields Manager Eastern Region
Qwest Communications -
Denver,
CO
Scheduling of procedures and work to be performed. On-site interaction with contractors, vendors, customers, and internal departments to complete and maintain companies assets in the NE Region of the USA. Overseeing the performance of Emergency and Scheduled Fiber Optic Cable networks systems. Overseeing the placement of OSP and ISP Fiber Optic Conduit, Sub-duct, and Cable. General Fiber Optic Termination and Transport Equipment. Perform Emergency Fiber Optic Cable Restoration and Testing.
03/1997
to
04/1998
Fiber Optics Technician / Splicer
SP Construction Services / Qwest Communications -
Denver,
CO
Daily operations of Fiber Optic Splicing and Testing Equipment. Operations of Excavation Equipment to install, open, and close Pull/Splice vaults and Manhole Vaults. Help in the placement of conduit, sub-duct, vault, and cable for new build and needed repairs, for the addition and subtraction of Customers to International, National, and Local Fiber Optic Communication Routes. Using of equipment, tools, and materials necessary to Install, Splice, Test, of new and exciting Fiber Optic Backbone Routes and/or Projects. Termination and Installation of Fiber Optic Communication Distribution and Like Equipment. Perform Emergency Fiber Optic Cable Restoration and Testing.
1991
Certification:
Fiber Optic Certification
FOA
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St Louis,
MO,
USA
1980
Electrical
Tri-county Technical School
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Eldon,
MO,
USA
1980
High School Diploma:
General
School of the Osage
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Lake Ozark,
MO,
USA