Douglas Hopper
Denver,CO
Summary
Hardworking Telecommunications Specialist bringing 10+ years of experience performing diverse maintenance and repair duties. Dedicated to maintaining optimal equipment functionality by managing routine and complex equipment and facility matters. Strong knowledge of hand and power tool operation and safety measures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Installation Technician
Union Pacfic Railroad
12.2013 - Current
- Championed safety initiatives at worksites, minimizing risk of accidents or injuries during installations.
- Performed tower inspections at heights of 400+ feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Continuously updated knowledge on industry trends and emerging technologies, enhancing skillset as Installation Technician.
- Completed installations within deadlines, adhering to company policies and safety guidelines.
- Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
- Created and maintained up-to-date records of all installed systems and equipment.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on previously installed systems, prolonging their lifespan and improving overall system performance.
- Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
- Installed and configured new equipment and systems according to company standards.
Telecommunications Tower Lead Technician
Western Tel-Com
05.2004 - 12.2013
- Installed wiring, cabling and networking hardware on customer premises.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Enhanced network coverage by installing and maintaining telecommunications towers and equipment.
- Maintained safety standards by conducting thorough site inspections and remedying potential hazards.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new towers or collocate antennae on existing structures under FCC guidelines.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Leveraged sweep testing tools to test operation of tower transmission components.
- Completed complex installations, contributing to the expansion of telecommunication networks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Davenport, IA04.1989
Skills
- Safety Procedures and awareness
- Troubleshooting systems
- Interpersonal Communication
- Equipment Installation
- Antenna Alignment
- Transmission Line Testing
- Data cabling installation
- Tower Climbing Safety
- Equipment rigging
Timeline
Installation Technician
Union Pacfic Railroad
12.2013 - Current
Telecommunications Tower Lead Technician
Western Tel-Com
05.2004 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Central High School