Austin L Walje
Chubbuck,ID
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated Telecommunication Specialist with a strong work ethic, proven leadership abilities, and extensive technical expertise in managing complex telecommunications systems. Skilled in operation, maintenance, and optimization of LAN/WAN networks with a focus on enhancing system reliability and cybersecurity. Adept at quickly identifying and resolving issues to ensure seamless communication and data integrity across voice and data networks. Known for being a dependable team player and leader who consistently demonstrates commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Contributes valuable experience and technical knowledge to support organizational goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telecommunication Specialist V
Williams- NorthWest Gas Pipeline
10.2017 - Current
- Provide daily operational control and support for a complex LAN/WAN telecommunications system, ensuring reliable and efficient voice and data communication across the network.
- Proactively maintained and optimized IT infrastructure, implementing security protocols and monitoring systems to reduce the organization's cyber attack surface, minimizing vulnerabilities and enhancing overall network resilience.
- Facilitate training and progression of telecommunication specialists in field information technologies.
- Liaison to operational personnel and management with regard to pipeline operations communication systems and training.
- Member of design team working with project management and engineering of communication systems.
- Created and maintain climbing/rescue program for telecommunication workers.
- Manage 19 remote communication facilities combined value at $4 million.
- Install, maintain, and repair a vast telecommunication network; including digital microwave transmission, base station and wayside two-way radio systems, point/multi-point RF systems, LAN/WAN distribution, wireless access points, and camera systems.
- Install, test, and maintain a system of remote microwave facilities, fiber optic and copper cable plants
1D771W-Telecommunication Systems - Flight Chief
Utah Air National Guard
01.2009 - Current
- Manage professional growth and development of 30 enlisted personnel by scheduling training and managing proficiency.
- Monitor team performance and conduct regular proficiency assessments, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to maintain high standards of technical expertise.
- Facilitated and implemented comprehensive training programs in fiber optics, ISP/OSP (Inside Plant/Outside Plant), and radio and antenna systems, enhancing overall operational capabilities.
- Unit Subject Matter Expert for copper and fiber optic cabling, tower and antenna systems.
- Install aerial, buried, and underground communications structures; including but not limited to: tower construction, pole line construction, manhole systems.
- Install, maintain and repair antenna systems; including HF, UHF, VHF, and microwave.
- Maintain, troubleshoot and repair communication cabling; including fiber optic, copper, coaxial, and waveguide.
- Provide termination and distribution of communication cabinets, cable racking, patch panels, fiber terminations points and electrical systems.
- Tower and pole-top climbing/rescue certifier.
Electronic Technician Class A
Union Pacific Railroad
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Lead 8 man installation team on turn-key construction projects of telecommunication sites from ground up; including but not limited to, tower construction, pole line construction, aerial, buried, and underground construction.
- Managed and upheld compliance of telecommunication sites with regard to company, BICSI, and industry standards.
- Employed heavy communication skills with management, engineering, and customers to effectively meet needs and deadlines.
- Volunteered in additional duty position of Safety Captain to ensure day-to-day safety of work team as well as review standards and practices.
- Conducted, maintained, tested and repaired telecommunication and network components, parts, equipment and systems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Fundamentals
Community College of The Air Force
01.2014
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
01.2011
Skills
- Management collaboration
- Technical communication
- System installations
- Operational enhancement
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team Leadership
Certification
- Security +, CompTIA
- Tower Climber/Rescue Trainer Certification, Comtrain, Expiration 03/01/26
- General Radiotelephone Operator License, Federal Communications Commission, 06/01/12, 0021874029
Timeline
Telecommunication Specialist V
Williams- NorthWest Gas Pipeline
10.2017 - Current
Electronic Technician Class A
Union Pacific Railroad
01.2010 - 01.2017
1D771W-Telecommunication Systems - Flight Chief
Utah Air National Guard
01.2009 - Current
- Security +, CompTIA
- Tower Climber/Rescue Trainer Certification, Comtrain, Expiration 03/01/26
- General Radiotelephone Operator License, Federal Communications Commission, 06/01/12, 0021874029
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Fundamentals
Community College of The Air Force
Bachelors of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
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