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Bernave Virgen

Caldwell,ID

Summary

Dependable Fiber Optic Technician with extensive breadth of experience in fiber optics functioning and repair paired with deep knowledge of fiber optic testing equipment. Offering 10 years of vast experience installing, repairing and maintaining cable lines for cable, and Internet. Comfortable working under extreme pressure and in inclement weather.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fiber Optic Technician Operator

Optic Specialty LLC
09.2022 - Current
  • Work with engineered prints from various communication groups, working out of secure facilities to check on signals, follow designated prints to locations, and following specific set procedures from client.
  • Working in confined spaces- with safety gear for manhole safety.
  • Access fiber optic enclosures to work within spec for the path that needs to be connected according to fibers designated by Engineers.
  • Units are built at customer's business or residence.
  • Handling of various hazardous and industry materials.
  • Test to ensure continuity and to make sure it is up to specifications of customer using optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR).
  • Can also work on ariel enclosures with safety harness gear and bucket truck.
  • Experience with forklifts and other heavy machinery.
  • Work many contacts for Century Link/Lumen, Ziply, etc.

Co-Owner, Fiber Optic Technician Operator

Western Fiber Optics
03.2019 - 09.2022
  • Coordinated and communicated with various companies as third-party contractor.
  • Completed various projects and fiber work, all self-driven, as well as delegating and evaluating work of employees.
  • Following set procedures given by the client, ordering and handling of hazardous/industry materials.

Fiber Optic Technician Operator

TRACK Utilities LLC
03.2015 - 03.2019
  • Following set procedures given by clients for fiber work with Century Link.
  • Used to a self-motivated work environment.
  • Each person was required to have enough knowledge to build and terminate fiber enclosures of different variety and field test them for continuity when finished.
  • The ability to work high stress projects that would require the assistance of another tech to take down and move fiber from an existing enclosure onto another while keeping the down time of customers such as banks, hospitals, cell towers to the absolute minimum.
  • Worked with engineers and Century Link management to accommodate required needs of jobs.
  • Company was dissolved contact is for previous Manager Matthew White.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kiona Benton High School
06.2007

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Handling pressure
  • Problem Solving
  • Can work independently and with direction
  • Fusion splicing
  • Fiber optic terminations
  • Loss testing
  • OTDR operation

Goals

Hard working, self-driven individual, who can thrive in a team or solo environment. Fast learner who puts an importance on safety and following procedures. Can accommodate all shifts and hours as needed. Looking for a new challenge and opportunity for growth.

Certification

  • Confined Space Training - 5/08/2024 to 5/08/2026
  • Mobile Elevated Work Platform Training - 5/08/2024 to 5/08/2027

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Fiber Optic Technician Operator

Optic Specialty LLC
09.2022 - Current

Co-Owner, Fiber Optic Technician Operator

Western Fiber Optics
03.2019 - 09.2022

Fiber Optic Technician Operator

TRACK Utilities LLC
03.2015 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Kiona Benton High School

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