Ernesto Escobar
NORTH HOLLYWOOD,California
Summary
Trained Tower Technician expertly climbs communication towers to install, replace or repair antennas and auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves. Demonstrates sound understanding of climber safety, equipment, hazard analysis and safe rescue techniques. Maintains flexible work hours, frequent travel and labors at elevated heights in extreme weather conditions to help wireless network operators maintain service and coverage for customers.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Tower Technician
Airwave Communication
Commerce, CA
08.2016 - Current
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Performed tower construction at heights of 350 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Lifted equipment into position using cranes, rigging tools and gin poles.
- Rigged towers, monopoles and rooftops to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
- Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
- Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies.
- Built and installed sites per customer specs and maintained safe work environment daily
- Examined malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires or burned-out components.
- Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures and installing approved system modifications.
- Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands.
- Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites.
- Drove truck and trailer to and from job sites, up to 8 hour drives.
- Replaced light bulbs and coaxial cables.
- Changed out batteries for LARICS sites.
- Installed, adjusted and repaired stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
- Set up, configured and used complex testing equipment to align, maintain and repair microwave and radio systems.
- Performed 4 installations per week.
- Performed general overhaul work in radio equipment on-site and in shop for over 4 customers.
- Calibrated, aligned and modified circuitry and components to enhance device performance for LARICS, Disneyland needs.
- Calibrated and aligned components using scales, gauges and other measuring instruments.
- Drafted detailed technical documentation, reference guides and equipment integration work instructions for LARICS.
Floor Hand
CD Lyon Inc.
380 W Stanley Ave. Ventura CA 93001
11.2008 - 02.2016
- Maintained clean, organized, hazard-free work areas for optimized site safety.
- Carried out general manual labor activities to aid site productivity.
- Executed daily operations quickly and accurately, achieving productivity targets.
- Performed minor repairs on drilling equipment and tools to limit operational disruptions.
- Provided assistance in assembly and disassembly of drilling rig and equipment.
- Verified job safety analysis (JSA) and correctness of obtained permits prior to starting new jobs.
- Adhered to operational safety and regulatory requirements by maintaining clean and hazard-free work space.
- Moved or relocated materials and equipment required for drilling tool assembly to and throughout work site.
- Loaded, unloaded and stored supplies and materials in secure, orderly systems.
- Operated down-hole tools safely and responsibly, limiting risk.
- Observed drilling progress and reported anomalies for prompt resolution.
- Worked correctly and safely with range of different materials and components.
- Used different machines and tools based on individual job requirements.
- Moved materials and products to established locations using forklifts.
- Followed strict quality control processes and procedures to meet high standards.
- Moved items from station to station using conveyors, hoists and material handling equipment.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Measured, weighed and examined products to check conformance with specifications.
- Assisted production team by restocking supplies, cleaning areas and maintaining machinery.
Education
North Hollywood Senior High School
North Hollywood, CASkills
- Methods of Production
- Machine Setups
- Cable Installations
- Rappelling
- Grounding
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Wiring Replacement
- Basic Tools
- Safety Procedures
- Functional Restorations
- Coworker Training
- Critical Thinking
- Measurement Taking
- Color Coding
- Signal Quality Testing
- Battery Changes
- Weatherproofing
- Tower Cranes
- Electrical Systems Testing
- Crane and Hoist Operation
- Customer Satisfaction
- Network Performance
- Testing Processes
- Connector Installation
- Project Requirements
- Time Management
- Tower Modification
- Service Requests
- Replacing Antennas
- Coaxial Cable Termination
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Tower Technician
Airwave Communication
08.2016 - Current
Floor Hand
CD Lyon Inc.
11.2008 - 02.2016
North Hollywood Senior High School