Andrew Rangel
Visalia,CA
Summary
Organized Engineer with successful history of managing competing priorities and meeting challenging performance targets. Works well under pressure to complete physically-demanding work. Safety-oriented team player with strong attendance record.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
A & C Service
10.2019 - Current
- Provided customers with CAD design(Garden Design) of work area that is being upgraded
- Systems installations (lighting, Timers, Sprinklers)
- Remove & Replace walk way (Concrete) paths
- Plating bushes, receding grass trimming bushes, fences, and brick laying
- Maintaining all equipment in good working condition and safety.
- Improved equipment reliability by conducting regular maintenance and repairs on machinery.
- Enhanced overall facility safety by promptly addressing and resolving identified maintenance issues.
- Increased production efficiency by troubleshooting and repairing malfunctioning equipment quickly and effectively.
Design Engineer
Engineering Associates Inc.
12.2011 - 01.2018
- Construct civil design plans for submittal to obtain all municipal, county, and state, D.O.T., railroad, irrigation, and private parties; civil permits required for each engineering job package
- Also responsible for construction material and labor estimates, capital budget requirements, and estimated timelines for all engineering job packages designed, implementation of CPD's for accurate job pricing and design from Field Engineers conduit recommendations given developers Utilizing OSPFM, AutoCAD 2013/2017, Microstation V8, Bricscad, Autodesk Map Guide GIS, MS Power Point, Fireworks, Bid-Master
- Responsible for conflict resolution and design of structural, copper and fiber solutions based on review of civil engineering plans and coordinate with developers/property owners for new facility placements and facility relocates on private and public lands
- Design and create engineering job packets for new FTTN plant structure, FTTC cell site plant design, new structure design, and new electrical outside plant using Bell standards for all design packages.
- Conduct field engineering site surveys to create detailed site maps identifying utilities, obstacles, etc.
- Where facilities are and will be placed.
- Improved product quality by conducting detailed design reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Streamlined design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
Design Engineer
U S W e s t / Qwest / Centurylink Communications
12.2002 - 12.2012
- Conduct field engineering site surveys to create detailed site maps identifying utilities, obstacles, etc
- Where facilities are and will be placed
- Construct civil design plans for submittal to obtain all municipal, county, and state, D.O.T., railroad, irrigation, and private parties; civil permits required for each engineering job package
- Also responsible for construction material and labor estimates, capital budget requirements, and estimated timelines for all engineering job packages designed, implementation of CPD's for accurate job pricing and design from Field Engineers conduit recommendations given developers Utilizing OSP- FM AutoCAD 2010, Microstation Ver
- 8, Bricscad, JDS, NECTAS, FORTE, CPD, JRM, Autodesk Mapguide GIS, MS Power Point, Fireworks, Bid-Master
- Responsible for conflict resolution and design of structural, copper and fiber solutions based on review of civil engineering plans and coordinate with developers/property owners for new facility placements and facility relocates on private and public lands
- Managed two Wire Centers to resolve facility issues and established rapport with peers in various work groups to efficiently meet customer needs and manage design work packages in timely manner to ensure tasks, milestones and goals are met, determine accurate project costs
- Interact and communicate timelines for engineering and construction to customers, developers, government officials, business office groups and other partners.
- Review civil plans to determine any possible conflicts with the existing communication network for improvements, commercial & residential developments for the design and relocation of existing plant to avoid conflicts
- Experience managing projects in electrical CAD activities for power layout including designing routes
- Design and create engineering job packets for new FTTN plant structure, FTTC cell site plant design, new structure design, and new electrical outside plant using Bell standards for all design packages
- Project manage design work packages in timely manner to ensure tasks, milestones and goals are met, determine accurate project costs
- Using Auto CAD worked closely w/engineers and project managers to produce multiple sets of drawings for deadlines more than two times per week
- Included sets of zoning, construction, and permit drawings for construction of new wireless sites w/new antenna support structures (and its equipment areas) i.e.
- New or existing poles, light poles, artificial palm trees or cactus, or other structures
- Created DWG files for VDSL equipment (USAM/SAI) for zone locations, placing & permitting
- Included driving to sites, in four states AZ, CO, NM, MT, to be approved by and engineer.
- Improved product quality by conducting detailed design reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Streamlined design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
Design Engineer
Cox Communications
06.2001 - 12.2002
- Responsible for organization and completion of projects for local phone, catv, and power companies
- Using AutoCAD & Microstation updated as built and engineering records regarding telecommunications and general engineering updates including trench details, Resolve any field conflicts quickly
- Fielded/located utilities (Bluestake) in the Vegas area & chose suitable locations for placement of Cox cabinets.
- Updated several miles of as-builts and some splice diagrams.
- Improved product quality by conducting detailed design reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Streamlined design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
Design Engineer
Fluor Enterprises, Inc.
05.2000 - 06.2001
- Responsible for organization and completion of projects for local phone, catv, and power companies
- Using AutoCAD & Microstation updated as-built and engineering records regarding telecommunications and general engineering updates including trench details, Resolve any field conflicts quickly
- Fielded/located utilities (Blue stake) in the Vegas area & chose suitable locations for placement of Cox cabinets.
- Updated several miles of as-builts and some splice diagrams
- Create MapInfo presentation drawing for fiber backbones
- Updated fiber-optic routes as per as-builts, field visits, encompassing whole Phoenix Loop
- Converted many miles of routes from Microstation or other programs into AutoCAD
- Also created fiber-optic schematics as per engineers and determined conduit sizes for fiber.
- Improved product quality by conducting detailed design reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Streamlined design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
Design Engineer
Smith Group Telecom / Americom Management LLC
05.1999 - 06.2001
- Engineer Universal Service Access Multiplexer (USAM CABINET) Location
- Using AutoCAD & MicroStation updated as-built and engineering records regarding telecommunications and general engineering updates including trench details, Resolve any field conflicts quickly.
- Field and Design Fiber optic route
- Updated several miles of as-builts and some splice diagrams/Developed extensive knowledge of US West Communication Record Maps
- Designed permits using AutoCAD & Microstation for US West Communication and Americom.
- Improved product quality by conducting detailed design reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Streamlined design process for increased efficiency by utilizing advanced CAD software tools.
Cad Drafter
Third Millennium L.L.C. / Fiber Force Inc.
02.1996 - 05.1999
- Draft permits using MicroStation '95 & 5.0 also in AutoCAD R12-R13 & R14 for various companies including TCG, Cox Communication, US West Communication, Nextlink, SRP & GST (San Diego, California)
- Developed extensive knowledge of city street including right-of-way dimensions, layouts and utilities
- Create, Modify and keep track of Cox System & Strip maps
- Create schematics & as-built for Cox billing
- Create MapInfo presentation drawing for fiber backbones.
- Increased drafting efficiency by implementing CAD software to create detailed architectural and engineering designs.
- Streamlined workflow for faster project completion with effective communication between architects, engineers, and construction teams.
Cad Drafter
Paramount Design, Inc.
05.1995 - 02.1996
- Draft permits using MicroStation '95 & 5.0 for various companies including Cox Communication, US West Communication & APS
- Cable Permits/Cable Television Stands/As-built Drafting/Land base Mapping
- Field permits and prepare permits applications.
- Increased drafting efficiency by implementing CAD software to create detailed architectural and engineering designs.
- Streamlined workflow for faster project completion with effective communication between architects, engineers, and construction teams.
- Reduced errors in design drawings by conducting thorough quality checks before final submission.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive project plans that met client specifications and deadlines.
- Optimized design processes by staying up-to-date on industry trends, software updates, and best practices for CAD drafting techniques.
Education
Computer Aided Drafting - Associates Degree -
ITT Technology Institute
Phoenix, AZ08.1996
Computer Technician - Associates Degree -
ITT Technology Institute
Phoenix, AZ08.1996
Skills
- Welding Techniques
- Diagnostic abilities
- Plumbing Repairs
- Facility Maintenance
- Mechanical Aptitude
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- 21 Years in telecommunications industry
Ability to juggle multiple priorities with accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrate strong work ethic, excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Able to learn new concepts quickly and streamline processes - Wiring Installation and Repair
- Equipment Assembly
- Maintenance recordkeeping
Skills Accomplishments
- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD, Microstation & Bricscad (includes drafting with Surveyor's Units)
- Involved in over 2000 projects in telecommunications
- Custom Built PC's, Hardware Install/Replacement/Upgrades Computer Tune Up
- Computer Set Up / Data Back Up/Data Recovery / Wireless/Wired Networking / Virus & Spyware Removal
Timeline
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General
A & C Service
10.2019 - Current
Design Engineer
Engineering Associates Inc.
12.2011 - 01.2018
Design Engineer
U S W e s t / Qwest / Centurylink Communications
12.2002 - 12.2012
Design Engineer
Cox Communications
06.2001 - 12.2002
Design Engineer
Fluor Enterprises, Inc.
05.2000 - 06.2001
Design Engineer
Smith Group Telecom / Americom Management LLC
05.1999 - 06.2001
Cad Drafter
Third Millennium L.L.C. / Fiber Force Inc.
02.1996 - 05.1999
Cad Drafter
Paramount Design, Inc.
05.1995 - 02.1996
Computer Aided Drafting - Associates Degree -
ITT Technology Institute
Computer Technician - Associates Degree -
ITT Technology Institute
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