Open To Work
DENNIS NICHOLS
Fort Lauderdale
Work Preference
Summary
Proficient Cell Tower Technician with a strong track record in quality control and safety compliance. Demonstrates leadership in managing crews and conducting thorough inspections, enhancing project efficiency and product integrity. Committed to continuous learning and successfully completing projects on time.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cellular Tower Quality Control
HER Infrastructure
Fort Lauderdale
10.2021 - 05.2026
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure product quality and compliance standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality-related concerns, enhancing overall product integrity.
- Documented inspection results and maintained precise quality control records to ensure compliance with standards.
- Participated in audits to evaluate compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Conducted root cause analysis on non-conforming materials to pinpoint issues and develop corrective action plans.
Lead Tower Tech
SKYHAWK INC.
Coral Springs
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Assisted team with troubleshooting technical issues during project deployment.
- Installed communication equipment on various tower structures.
- Conducted routine inspections to ensure safety compliance and operational integrity.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot technical issues efficiently.
- Executed preventative maintenance tasks to extend equipment lifespan.
Tower Top Hand III
ERICSSON
Plano
10.2019 - 10.2020
- Completed full L700 builds and upgrades for T-Mobile, along with full site builds for AT&T and Verizon.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for AT&T site upgrades, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed and repaired equipment malfunctions, minimizing downtime and restoring systems promptly.
- Installed fiber optic cables, antenna positioning systems, and notch filters to optimize installations.
- Trained and mentored new tower hands, enhancing technical expertise and operational readiness.
- Developed FMK infrastructure, streamlining processes and supporting operational efficiency.
- Quality control for cellular sites ranging from $500,000 to 10 Million
Tower Technician III /Technical Trainer
TRI NATIONAL SERVICES
Hawthorne
10.2015 - 05.2019
- Full L700 builds & upgrades for T-Mobile
- Full site builds & upgrades for Verizon
- Full site builds for AT&T
- Full Notch Filter installs for Verizon
- Tower Stacks & Upgrades for PSEG
- Trained new tower hands to enhance work efficiency and ensure safety compliance
- Facilitated build planning to improve project execution timelines
- Quickly replaced faulty parts and unit wiring and retested systems
- Diagnosed equipment malfunctions and completed repairs to restore equipment and maintain uptime
- Repaired electrical equipment using hand and power tools and testing and diagnostic equipment
- Installed fiber optic cables and antenna positioning systems
Tower Technician
PCS
New Milford
05.2015 - 10.2015
- Supported tower upgrades, contributing to successful and timely project completion.
- Provided troubleshooting and repair support for various telecommunications systems.
- Performed routine inspections, ensuring safety compliance and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Maintained detailed records of maintenance activities and service reports for effective project tracking.
Crew Lead
BURNHAM WIRELESS
Piscataway
01.2015 - 05.2015
- Innerduct running & installation
- Identified problems and provided effective solutions to maintain operational efficiency.
- Performed repairs on equipment to restore functionality.
- Supervised innerduct installations and troubleshooting efforts, completing projects ahead of schedule.
- Delivered repair solutions that reduced service outages by 25% for high-revenue commercial clients.
Education
Diploma -
Davie High School
Mocksville, NC01-1997
Skills
- OTDR Fiber Testing Proficiency
- RF Training
- COMTRAIN / TOWER RESCUE Certified
- OSHA 30 Certified
- OSHA Regulatory Compliance
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Quality assurance documentation
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Project completion
- Job status reports
- Deadline driven
- Skilled Troubleshooter
- Managing large crews
- Direct labor crew training
- Structural steel erecting
- Mechanical tool proficiency
- Lifting up to 100 lbs
- Manual labor skills
- First Aid / CPR Training
- VALID Drivers License
- Team player
- Good at following instructions
- Solid communication & organizational skills
- Customer service skills
- Solid communication & organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Met and/or exceeded company standard times & individual productivity goals
- Increased output of Verizon Fios innerduct run installations by 40%
- Promoted to Lead Innerduct Installation Technician after 2 months of employment
- Supervised a team of more than 10 technicians
- Key player on high revenue commercial projects for AT&T, Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile contracts
- Crew Lead & Trained current crew on Verizon Notch Filter Installations
- Proficient on multiple types of lifts and loaders
Timeline
Cellular Tower Quality Control
HER Infrastructure
10.2021 - 05.2026
Lead Tower Tech
SKYHAWK INC.
10.2020 - 02.2021
Tower Top Hand III
ERICSSON
10.2019 - 10.2020
Tower Technician III /Technical Trainer
TRI NATIONAL SERVICES
10.2015 - 05.2019
Tower Technician
PCS
05.2015 - 10.2015
Crew Lead
BURNHAM WIRELESS
01.2015 - 05.2015
Diploma -
Davie High School