Brandon Merritt

• Installed and maintained overhead and underground cable systems.
• Operated specialized tools such as cable pullers and splicing equipment safely and efficiently.
• Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve service interruptions swiftly.
• Documented work performed, including repairs and installations, for accurate record-keeping.
• Reduced downtime for customers by quickly diagnosing and repairing damaged or malfunctioning cables.
• Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.

• Assisted in emergency response efforts during natural disasters or severe weather events requiring immediate repair or replacement of damaged cable lines.
• Upheld a clean driving record while operating company vehicles responsibly to transport crew members and equipment between job sites.
• Enhanced network reliability by installing and maintaining cable lines for residential and commercial clients.
• Adapted to changing work environments and schedules, including weekends, holidays, and after-hours shifts as needed to meet client demands.

• Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
• Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
• Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects, and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
• Increased efficiency with proper cable splicing, termination, and installation techniques.
• Maintained accurate records of completed work orders, adhering to company documentation requirements for quality assurance purposes.

• Set up slickline unit and lubricator assembly at the wellsite

• Assist in installing and removing tree caps , making up lubricators, and installing wireline valves

• Lower and raise tools into and out of the wellbore using the slickline cable and specialized tools

• Setting and retrieving plugs, running downhole recorders, and performing fishing operations to retrieve lost or broken equipment

• Operated equipment, vehicles, and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries.
• Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
• Installed and configured new devices and system components.

• Contributed to the development of project plans, ensuring timely completion while staying within budget constraints.
• Ensured safety compliance by adhering to industry standards and regulations during all installations and repairs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using various lineman tools including hand tools, power tools, bucket trucks, aerial lifts, climbing gear.
• Repaired and updated equipment to conform to company-wide standards.