Cameron Gunderson
Adairville,KY
Summary
Experienced Senior Fiber Technician proficient in OTDR shots, fusion and mechanical splicing, installations, as well as customer education and troubleshooting. Adept at ensuring seamless fiber network operations through meticulous attention to detail and effective problem-solving skills. Excels in delivering exceptional service and driving project success through expertise and dedication.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Fiber Technician
Pennryrile Electric
07.2024 - Current
- Perform cable splicing/termination in accordance with industry standards
- Read and follow design engineers' instructions and specifications, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures
- Follow PM, Lead Tech and/or Supervisors instructions, maintain the scope of work on the project and adhere to safety procedures
- Prepare engineering field notes
- Interpret, splice diagrams, buried underground, and aerial telecom facilities in records, on maps and in the field and make recommendations for changes in fiber assignments
- Understand and adhere to customer timelines Serve as a corporate liaison to champion cultural change by encouraging critical corporate initiatives, a positive work environment, the enhancement of organizational morale all with the goal to drive operational efficiency
- Team player that coordinates and communicates fiber activities with other employees, departments, and management
Senior Fiber Technician
Russellville Electric Plant Board
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Ability to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required; Be available for 7 day / 24 hour stand by periods every 4 weeks; Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently; Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including fusion splicer, power meter and OTDR; Climb and use ladders on poles for accessing aerial fiber plant; Ability to travel and stay overnight within the coverage area; Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; Terminate, splice, and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber; Knowledge of applicable electronic equipment and specialty tools.
Hydrovac Operations Manager
TPM Group
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Learns various staff functions, including operations, management viewpoints, and company policies and practices affecting each phase of business
- Gains knowledge of company policies, protocols, and processes
- Assists in the process of developing and validating policies, procedures, and/or job aids and various training materials
- Completes all assigned tasks and assisting with day-to-day operations
- Participates in meetings, workshops, and other learning opportunities
- Observes and learns from experienced staff members
- Takes detailed notes and liaises with Managers, Supervisors, and other senior staff
- Fulfills any requirements and meeting goals set out at the start of the traineeship
- Follows all company regulations, and health and safety codes
- Provides support as needed in the various departments, including reporting, data-entry, presentation creation, strategic planning, customer service as needed; assists managers in completing daily tasks
- Prepares documents and updates records
- Learns about conflict resolution, evaluating performance, and gets familiar with personnel duties
- Researches ways to increase profitability and lower risks
- Creates and gives presentations
- Travels to different offices and participates in daily operations as required
- Prepares documents and updates records as authorized by manager and assigned rotational manager
Hydrovac Operator
Badger Daylighting
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Operating hydrovac equipment and performing hydrovac duties in a variety of working environments, including confined spaces
- Driving our hydrovac trucks (10-15% of total work time)
- Attending safety meetings
- Performing routine inspections and minor repairs of the hydrovac equipment
- Preparing work areas by setting up safety measures and addressing potential hazards
- Documenting and reporting all Badger, Federal, State, and Customer paperwork accurately and efficiently.
CDL Driver
Republic Services
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order
- Report any safety issues on standard reports
- Safely operate his or her heavy truck along his or her designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor
- Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility
- Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
Installation Technician
AT&T
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Ability to read, understand and update splice documentation and maps as required; Be available for 7 day / 24 hour stand by periods every 4 weeks; Ability to troubleshoot damaged fiber, effectively and efficiently; Proficient in using fiber tools and fiber optic test equipment including fusion splicer, power meter and OTDR; Climb and use ladders on poles for accessing aerial fiber plant; Ability to travel and stay overnight within the coverage area; Basic computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel; Terminate, splice, and install a variety of fiber optic connectors and enclosures including both loose tube fiber and ribbon fiber; Knowledge of applicable electronic equipment and specialty tools.
Education
Google Cybersecurity Certificate -
Coursera
06.2024
Lineman Climbing Certification -
Somerset Community College
Somerset, KY02.2014
Diploma -
Logan County High School
Russellville, KY05.2012
Skills
- TroubleShooting
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Networking
- Customer Service
- Operating Systems
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- A desire to learn
- Fiber Termination
- Fiber Optic Routing
- OTDR Operation
- Fusion Splicing
- Network Troubleshooting
- Fiber Optic Testing
- Equipment Calibration
- Signal Loss Analysis
- Customer Support
- Troubleshooting systems
- Device Installation
- Office installations
Timeline
Senior Fiber Technician
Pennryrile Electric
07.2024 - Current
Senior Fiber Technician
Russellville Electric Plant Board
02.2021 - 07.2023
Hydrovac Operations Manager
TPM Group
01.2020 - 02.2021
Hydrovac Operator
Badger Daylighting
04.2018 - 01.2021
CDL Driver
Republic Services
04.2017 - 04.2018
Installation Technician
AT&T
08.2016 - 04.2017
Google Cybersecurity Certificate -
Coursera
Lineman Climbing Certification -
Somerset Community College
Diploma -
Logan County High School