David Benavidez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Accomplished Telecommunication technician with 6+ years of experience in installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network equipment and cabling systems. Proven expertise in pulling and terminating copper and fiber cables, as well as executing complex panel builds. Demonstrated ability to follow blueprints and schematics, ensuring high-quality installations. Committed to enhancing network reliability and performance in the telecommunications industry.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecommunication Tech
Black Box Network Services
03.2019 - 03.2025
- Prepare Sketches of the Location of Cable and Equipment or Follow Blueprints to Determine the Location of Equipment
- Surveying Multiple Jobs, Making excel sheet on material, techs on job, equipment to use, hours needed
- Installation, Troubleshooting and D-Network Equipment
- Perform back-up Testing to Ensure All Systems are Connected to the Customer's Network as Directed
- Pulling CAT 5e/6/6a Cable
- Pulling Pre-terminated Fiber
- Terminate and tested copper cable and fiber
- Cable Patching Between Network Equipment
- 66 Block and 110 Block Cross-Connect Procedures
- Installing Cable Tray
- Rack / Stack Network Devices
- Terminate Patch Panel, Rj45, and Modular Data Plug
- Equipment Disposal Activities
- Performed field calculations to complete assessments.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions on job sites, efficiently adjusting plans as needed while maintaining overall project goals.
- Assessed individual survey project needs and planned workflows.
- Coordinated survey crew activities and oversaw field operations.
Panel Builder
Mangum Engineering
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Prepare Sketches and Cable and Equipment for Panel
- Wire and Terminal Block Tag Printing
- Fabricate Control Panels in All Sizes, Materials, and Complexities
- Wired to JIC or CE Standards with Color-Coded Wiring
- PANEL TYPES
- PLC and GUI Panels
- Motor Control Panels
- Data Acquisition
- Oven and Furnace Control
- Marshaling Cabinets
- Alarm Annunciation
- Soft Start Controllers
- Gas Injection, Mixing, and Management
- Air Compressor Control
- Variable Speed Drives
- Material Handling Operator Consoles
- Pneumatic Control
- Protective Relay Panels
- Combustion Control
- Energy Demand, Metering, and Control
Journeyman Electrician
Turner Industrial
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Understand Blueprints and Schematics
- Plan and Install Conduit
- Pull and Terminate Wire
- Install Receptacles, Switches, and Lights
- Set and Wire Transformers and Motors
- Installed Cable Tray
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems such as: switch gears, motor controls, electrical panels, CT cabinets, conveyor systems, lighting, and power supplies
Journeyman Electrician
B & E Resources
08.2015 - 01.2016
- Understand Blueprints and Schematics
- Plan and Install Conduit
- Pull and Terminate Wire
- Install Receptacles, Switches, and Lights
- Set and Wire Transformers and Motors
- Installed Cable Tray
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems such as: switch gears, motor controls, electrical panels, CT cabinets, conveyor systems, lighting, and power supplies
Journeyman Electrician
01.2014 - 07.2015
- Understand Blueprints and Schematics
- Plan and Install Conduit
- Pull and Terminate Wire
- Install Receptacles, Switches, and Lights
- Set and Wire Transformers and Motors
- Installed Cable Tray
- Installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical systems such as: switch gears, motor controls, electrical panels, CT cabinets, conveyor systems, lighting, and power supplies
Security Camera Installer
Pro Secure
09.2013 - 01.2014
- Pulled and Terminate Cat 5 Cable
- Mounted, Terminate and Tested Security Cameras
- Mounted and Wired Flat Screen Monitors
Education
GED - Bilingual
Pace High School
Brownsville, TX03.1998
Skills
- Schematics
- Hand tools
- Computer networking
- Fabrication
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Troubleshooting
- Low Voltage
- Industrial Maintenance
- Quality Assurance
- Blueprint Reading
- Data center experience
- Customer service
- Equipment Repair
- Electrical Experience
- CCTV
- Cabling
- Telecommunication
- Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
- Dependable and Responsible
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Active Listening
- Flexible and Adaptable
- PPE Compliance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Training and Development
- Attention to Detail
- Maintenance and Repair
- Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Written Communication
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Availability: Anywhere
- Driving License: Yes
References
- Roland Leos, Black Box Field Tech, (210)328-0760
- Clint, Pulte Home PM, (210)389-8761
- Colten, Black Box Supervisors, (256)223-1095
- Fred, HEB PM, (210)452-2015
- Nathan, Black Box PM, (919)724-3269
- Robert, Fast Cash PM, (214)532-9290
- Gary, Black Box Field Tech, (512)845-8164
Timeline
Telecommunication Tech
Black Box Network Services
03.2019 - 03.2025
Panel Builder
Mangum Engineering
08.2016 - 10.2018
Journeyman Electrician
Turner Industrial
01.2016 - 07.2016
Journeyman Electrician
B & E Resources
08.2015 - 01.2016
Journeyman Electrician
01.2014 - 07.2015
Security Camera Installer
Pro Secure
09.2013 - 01.2014
GED - Bilingual
Pace High School
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