Damian Castaneda
Odessa,TX
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Willing to learn to climb towers and get certified.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network Technician
Chevron
Midland, Texas
12.2023 - Current
- Configured, monitored and maintained network hardware, software and communication links
- Installed and configured cambium 450i radios, Cisco IE 2000 switches
- Maintained records of repairs, upgrades, installations and other maintenance activities.
- Troubleshot problems related to network infrastructure and performance.
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Provided and installed ips, subnet mask and gateways.
- Provided power to all radios.
- Ran ac and dc power to communications cabinet
- Test power with multimeter
Field Technician II
E2E Technologies
Odessa, TX
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Drove company vehicles to and from customer locations to perform field maintenance.
- Installed network interface devices and rearranged inside wiring.
- Powered up and programmed 2-way radio systems, serial radio systems, microwave, and wireless system design.
- Experienced in understanding networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, wireless, as well as network configuration, routing and switching)
- Installed/configured Cambium, Inet, Cisco, Lufkin, Orbit, Omnis, Netonix, ABB, Ubiquity network equipment.
- Measured, cut, spliced and installed wires and cables.
- Installed and wired POE's and Lightning Arrestors. Installed and programmed truck radios for other departments
- Configured routers, switches, modems and other networking equipment for optimal performance.
Communications Field Technician
Eog Resources Inc
Odessa, TX
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Powered up and programmed 2-way radio systems, serial radio systems, microwave, and wireless system design.
- Experienced in understanding networking protocols (Ethernet, TCP/IP, wireless, as well as network configuration, routing and switching)
- Experienced with troubleshooting all network equipment.
- Physically stacked Rohn 45 towers.
- Measured, cut, spliced and installed ethernet (cat 5) cable.
- Provide related training and support, in addition to hardware, software and firmware upgrades
- Stacked Rohn 45 10-foot tower sections and installed tower sections with bumper pull electric man-lift.
- Install/configure 450i 3 gig or a 450i 5gig powered by 48 volts.
- Wire and configure MGT port and LAN port powered through the LAN port with 48 volts.
- Installed XV2 radios of WIFI 6 in addition to the installation and configuration of solar control panels.
- Collaborated with different departments to make sure our communications and equipment was online and remotely accessible.
- Installed and programmed truck radios for other departments. Responsible for IP addresses to each device.
- Participated in on-call, and as primary and secondary backup for the control room responsibilities
- Practiced safety regulations wearing proper PPE, and harness while performing tower stacks.
- Proficient and punctual in every monthly safety meeting at the office. Inspected/tested every man lift before using. Maintained an excellent driving record.
- Welded solar frames for camera trailers. Fabricated and welded fisheye camera mounts. Fabricated and welded solar frames for tower Connex.
- Worked with RT to make sure data was populating with wireline, pump down, data vans, rigs, Spu's for the water department.
- Responsible for job closure with pictures/descriptions at the end of the day.
CNC Lathe Machinist
Madden Sales & Service
Odessa, TX
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Calculated dimensions or tolerances using micrometers with the tool vernier calipers.
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Read and followed blueprints, diagrams and drawings to fabricate products.
- Worked with group of coworkers to accomplish company goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
Line Locator
Line Quest
Odessa, TX
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Located and determined depths of underground facilities and lines using a rd7200.
- Used paint, flags and other methods to communicate with machine operators.
- Worked under strict deadlines and responded to service requests and emergency call-outs.
- Identified and sketched locations of utility lines and marked areas of existing utilities for future usage.
Education
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School
Odessa, TX05.2019
Skills
- CNC and manual equipment
- Thread and plug gauges
- Basic math
- Working collaboratively
- Work ethic
- De-burring
Accomplishments
- Highschool Diploma
- Car washing business
Certification
- H2S Certification
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Line Locating Certification
Timeline
Network Technician
Chevron
12.2023 - Current
Field Technician II
E2E Technologies
05.2023 - 12.2023
Communications Field Technician
Eog Resources Inc
10.2020 - 05.2023
CNC Lathe Machinist
Madden Sales & Service
07.2020 - 10.2020
Line Locator
Line Quest
08.2019 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Odessa High School