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Christian Arellano

Middleburg,VA

Summary

Experienced Communications Technician adept at installing and maintaining fiber-optic telecommunications infrastructure. Leads technical teams to ensure quality control, adhere to safety standards, and troubleshoot connectivity issues, driving project efficiency and compliance with industry standards.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Technician II

IES
Ashburn, Virginia
07.2025 - Current
  • Install and maintain fiber-optic telecommunications infrastructure within data centers, from pathway and trapeze installation through final testing.
  • Build and organize equipment racks, cable trays, ladder racks, and overhead fiber pathways according to site standards and specifications.
  • Pull, route, dress, label, and secure fiber-optic cabling while maintaining proper bend radius and cable-management practices.
  • Terminate, splice, and connectorize fiber using industry-standard methods and procedures.
  • Perform fiber testing, including OTDR and light-source/power-meter testing, to verify continuity, loss, and link performance.
  • Troubleshoot fiber connectivity issues and identify faults, defects, or installation deficiencies.
  • Perform quality-control inspections and ensure installations meet project specifications, safety requirements, and telecommunications standards.
  • Maintain accurate cable labeling, documentation, test results, and as-built information.

Apprentice Electrician

Chewning & Wilmer
Sandston, Virginia
12.2024 - 08.2025
  • Assist with installation of underground electrical infrastructure, including PVC conduit systems, conduit assemblies, and concrete encasements.
  • Build, measure, cut, glue, and assemble PVC conduit runs according to plans and project specifications.
  • Install and secure rebar, formwork, and protective fencing around underground electrical structures.
  • Operate forklifts and material-handling equipment to safely transport conduit, materials, and jobsite equipment.
  • Assist with trench, underground pathway, and site preparation activities while maintaining a clean and organized work area.
  • Perform quality-control checks to ensure installations meet project specifications, safety requirements, and electrical construction standards.
  • Work closely with journeymen electricians and other trades to complete installations safely, accurately, and efficiently.Install and bond grounding systems within underground electrical vaults and structures, including grounding conductors and large copper grounding bars.
  • Install, connect, and label grounding and bonding components to ensure proper identification and electrical continuity.
  • Assist with grounding electrode and bonding connections for underground conduit systems and electrical infrastructure.
  • Verify installations are properly secured, labeled, and completed according to project specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards.

Landscape Assistant

Virginica LLC
Marshall, Virginia
03.2020 - 07.2024

Landscape Crew Leader / Lead Landscaper

  • Led crews and trained new employees in daily landscaping, planting, maintenance, and customer-service operations.
  • Managed large-scale planting projects, including trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants for residential and commercial customers.
  • Coordinated material orders, pickups, deliveries, and transportation using company trucks and equipment.
  • Maintained landscapes before and after installation through watering, trimming, mowing, and general plant care.
  • Designed and installed decorative stone layouts, garden features, landscape patterns, and fencing to improve overall property appearance.
  • Communicated directly with customers, addressed project needs, and provided updates while managing work in the field.
  • Tracked materials, projects, schedules, and daily work activities to keep operations organized and on schedule.
  • Directed crews and new hires, delegated tasks, and ensured work was completed efficiently, safely, and to customer and company quality standards.

Skills

  • Fiber-optic cabling
  • Quality control
  • Project management
  • Equipment operation
  • Team leadership
  • Intercom communications
  • Testing procedures
  • Advanced troubleshooting

Timeline

Communications Technician II

IES
07.2025 - Current

Apprentice Electrician

Chewning & Wilmer
12.2024 - 08.2025

Landscape Assistant

Virginica LLC
03.2020 - 07.2024
Christian Arellano