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Gary Vosburg

Croydon,PA

Summary

Certified Telecommunications Hands on Foreman Lead Technician with 10+ years experience. Safety driven hands on with excellent leadership and training skills motivated to grow and excel in the industry and help those around me as well as see the company grow.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Installation Technician

Big Ass Fans
04.2020 - 02.2023
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot system faults, identifying equipment issues and resolutions.
  • Installed and configured new equipment and systems according to company standards.
  • Used hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
  • Evaluated equipment to determine if it needed to be repaired or replaced.
  • Maintained high level of safety when using hand and power equipment for hoisting, measuring, testing, and drilling of various types of installations.
  • Maintained updated knowledge of all equipment, products, and services to properly educate customers.
  • Scheduled and performed maintenance, repair and upgrades of existing equipment and systems.
  • Followed all company guidelines regarding safety procedures when out in field.
  • Established and maintained effective working relationships with vendors and contractors to support operations.

Telecommunications Tower Foreman

Swartley Brothers Engineers
08.2018 - 02.2020
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites per company standards.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Assisted tower technicians with installation of RF components, which included antennas, rrh's, hybrid cable (power and fiber).
  • Tracked company trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies.
  • Identified issues with antenna system components and applied troubleshooting techniques.
  • 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.
  • Calibration of sweep and pim testing tools and anritsu site master to test operation of tower transmission components.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Utilized proper PPE and materials to adhere to safety guidelines. 100% tie -off mandatory.
  • Supervised team of installers and Technicians to complete work on time and to company and customer standards.
  • worked on close out package as the project progressed uploading sweep, pim, fiber test results and picture.


Telecommunications Tower Foreman

Ray Angelini Inc. (Rai Wireless)
05.2015 - 08.2018
  • Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
  • Reviewed blueprints, specifications and drawings to fully understand project scope ahead of time.
  • Assisted workers with installation of RF components, which included antennas, rrh's, hybrid cable start to finish with test results.
  • Identified issues with antenna system components and applied troubleshooting techniques Using sweep gear, pim gear and fiber testing.
  • Tracked company trucks, safety kits, test equipment and supplies.
  • Performed tower construction at heights in excess of 500 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.
  • Leveraged Anritsu site master sweep gear 700, 1900, 2100 pim gear and calibrated software to test operation of tower transmission components.
  • Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Utilized proper ppe and materials to adhere to safety OSHA guidelines, 100% tie-off.
  • Supervised team of tower technicians to complete work on time and to company standards.
  • Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to crew members.
  • Efficiently assisted crew members with problematic transactions to maintain customer satisfaction and quickly rectify issues.
  • Optimized supply levels to keep stock within ideal parameters for expected needs.
  • Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
  • Worked on close out package as the project progressed uploading sweep test, pim test,fiber test, tape drops, antenna alignment tool and pictures tower top structure and ground.
  • Implemented ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.

Cell Phone Tower Technician

BCI Communications/Pinnacle Wireless
11.2006 - 04.2015
  • Tower top installation of antennas, radios and microwave dishes into place using hand and power tools.
  • Performed tower construction at heights in excess of 500 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
  • Lifted booms/ antenna arrays 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.
  • Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands.
  • 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.
  • Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites (Tiger Team)
  • Installed, adjusted and repaired stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems, using line of site and pathing techniques.
  • Replaced beacon bulbs and light bulbs on re-lamping project for crown castle/American Tower.
  • Worked in tech services installing cabinets, Rf, -48 power, fiber.
  • Loaded software onto Dul's, Siu's for carriers.

Education

Penn State
Dunmore, PA
07.1998

High School Diploma -

Riverside Junior/Senior High School
Taylor, PA
06.1995

Skills

  • Proficiency with company standards, safety policies and procedures
  • Remaining up to date with OSHA safety guidelines
  • Building and maintaining customer relationships
  • Proficiency in Pim testing 700, 850, 1900, 2100 Mhz
  • Competent with Ericsson, Alcatel Lucent, Motorola, Nokia equipment
  • Tower Top Intallations for T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, Metro PCS
  • Proficient with Commscope, Andrews, Rfs, Upen and Rj-45 cable termination
  • Fiber testing proficient with OTDR and Anritsu
  • Tower Mapping, Line of Site, pathing microwave dishes, point to point links
  • Proficient with Das, In-Building and Integration
  • Proficient with Closeout Packages/Project requirements and customer delivery
  • Crane, capstan, Manlift, JLG Operation as well as hand signals
  • 100% Tie-Off, drop zone awareness, PPE

Certification

OSHA 30 Certification

Com-Train Tower Climbing Safety & Rescue Training

Anritsu Site Master Certification

First Aid and CPR certified

Rf Awareness Certified

Ericsson Certified Installer

T-Mobile Certified Installer

JLG and Manlift Training

PPC Connector Cert. 1/2"-1-5/8"





Timeline

Lead Installation Technician

Big Ass Fans
04.2020 - 02.2023

Telecommunications Tower Foreman

Swartley Brothers Engineers
08.2018 - 02.2020

Telecommunications Tower Foreman

Ray Angelini Inc. (Rai Wireless)
05.2015 - 08.2018

Cell Phone Tower Technician

BCI Communications/Pinnacle Wireless
11.2006 - 04.2015

Penn State

High School Diploma -

Riverside Junior/Senior High School

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