Arturo Cortez
Albuquerque,NM
Summary
Well-organized Tower Foreman with more than 13 years installing and replacing antenna satellites and repairing and modifying existing connections. Determined in effectively communicating with employees and handling issues quickly.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tower Foreman
Enertech Resource
10.2017 - 04.2024
- Led team of tower technicians in performing maintenance tasks, resulting in increased network reliability.
- Reduced downtime by promptly identifying and resolving technical issues with tower equipment..
- Reviewed blueprint Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular equipment inspections, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Assisted workers with installation of RF components, which included antennas and diplexers.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Identified issues with antenna system components and applied troubleshooting techniques.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Performed tower construction at heights of [550'] feet while maintaining focus on safety..
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Conducted thorough site evaluations before each project commencement, identifying potential challenges early on to mitigate risks proactively.
- Leveraged sweep testing tools and software to test operation of tower transmission components.(RL/DFT) RET BURNS
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
Tower Climber
Valex
11.2016 - 10.2017
- Assisted in the troubleshooting and repair of existing tower systems, ensuring optimal functionality and performance.
- Improved network performance by installing, troubleshooting, and optimizing telecommunications equipment.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance for tower climbing tasks.
Education
Rio Grand High School
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- OSHA Regulations
- RF awareness knowledge
- Equipment Installation
- Tower crew oversight
- Site Inspection
- Radio Frequency Knowledge
- Climbing Techniques
- Antenna Installation
- Transmission Line Work
- Repairs and troubleshooting
- System Maintenance
- Heavy equipment
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Tool and Parts Inventory Oversight
- Worker Training
- Tools and Equipment Maintenance
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Employee Safety Training
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting
- Heavy Lifting
Certification
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- CAPSTAN HOIST OPERATIONS
- CRANE SPOTTER/SIGNAL PERSON
- ELECTRICAL SAFETY
- AID/CPR
- HAZARD COMMUNICATIONS (HAZCOM)
- FUNDAMENTALS OF RF/EME RADIATION
- DRIVERDIRECT ON ROAD DEFENSIVE DRIVING
- LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
- COMPETENT RIGGING
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Tower Foreman
Enertech Resource
10.2017 - 04.2024
Tower Climber
Valex
11.2016 - 10.2017
Rio Grand High School
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