Brennan Wegener
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Adept Tower Foreman with a proven track record at MC Builders, enhancing safety and operational efficiency by implementing rigorous job safety analyses and maintenance practices. Expert in climbing techniques and site inspection, I significantly minimized downtime and boosted team productivity through comprehensive training and effective decision-making. Trained Tower Technician expertly climbs communication towers to install, replace or repair antennas and auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves. Demonstrates sound understanding of climber safety, equipment, hazard analysis and safe rescue techniques. Maintains flexible work hours, frequent travel and labors at elevated heights in extreme weather conditions to help wireless network operators maintain service and coverage for customers. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Tower Foreman
MC Builders
03.2020 - 05.2023
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Executed precise antenna alignments using specialized tools to ensure optimal signal strength in targeted coverage areas.
- Assisted in rigging operations for safe hoisting of heavy equipment on towers during installation projects.
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 450 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
- Safely climbed towers up to 450 feet high for regular maintenance tasks, minimizing potential hazards onsite.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Elevated overall site security through proper equipment storage practices following each work shift.
- Provided comprehensive training to new team members, improving their skill set and productivity within the team quickly.
- Streamlined communication between field technicians and office staff by providing detailed reports on work progress regularly.
- Decreased downtime by rapidly identifying and addressing tower issues through diligent monitoring and maintenance practices.
- Examined malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires or burned-out components.
- Replaced light bulbs and coaxial cables.
- Adhered to strict industry regulations and company guidelines while performing tower installations, ensuring compliance at all times.
- Reduced equipment failures by adhering to preventive maintenance procedures diligently.
Tower Technician
Project Group 2000
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Executed precise antenna alignments using specialized tools to ensure optimal signal strength in targeted coverage areas.
- Assisted in rigging operations for safe hoisting of heavy equipment on towers during installation projects.
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 450 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Improved network performance by installing, troubleshooting, and optimizing telecommunications equipment.
- Contributed to positive team morale by maintaining a professional attitude among challenging weather conditions or difficult job sites.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
Tower Climber
KDC Towers
02.2016 - 12.2017
- Performed troubleshooting and repair.
- Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites.
- Conducted site surveys for new tower installations, providing detailed reports on potential obstacles and recommendations for efficient implementation.
- Built extensive knowledge working with testers and diagnostic tools.
- Minimized downtime during routine maintenance operations by implementing streamlined processes that reduced turnaround time significantly.
- Improved safety standards by conducting regular equipment inspections and maintenance for tower climbing tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kearney High School
Kearney, MO05.2013
Skills
- Climbing Techniques
- Site Inspection
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Rigging Knowledge
- Decision-Making
- Heavy Lifting
- Fall protection expertise
- Rappelling
- Quality Standards
- Hoist operations
- Boom Lift Operation
Certification
Advanced Rigging
Bloodborne Pathogens
Capstan Hoist
Osha 10
Radio Frequency
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Tower Foreman
MC Builders
03.2020 - 05.2023
Tower Technician
Project Group 2000
01.2018 - 03.2020
Tower Climber
KDC Towers
02.2016 - 12.2017
High School Diploma -
Kearney High School
Advanced Rigging
Bloodborne Pathogens
Capstan Hoist
Osha 10
Radio Frequency
CPR/First Aid
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