Jeffrey Carter
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
My experience in the Telecommunications industry began in 2008, and has grown over the years to become a Dependable Coax, Fiber Optic Technician. Over the years I've gained an extensive breadth of experience in Coax, fiber optics functioning and repair, paired with deep knowledge of Coax fiber optic testing equipment. Offering over 15 years of vast experience installing, repairing and maintaining cable lines for cable, Internet and television, with a short stint in Surveying/Project Coordinating. Experienced in working under extreme pressure and in inclement weather.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Fiber Optic Technician
Universal Services
09.2016 - Current
- Installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting fiber optic and coax systems.
- Installation of OSP fiber cases, ISP Preterm Panels, FDH Cabinets and Rapid Reels.
- Testing of fiber and coax with Dsam, Power Meter, OTDR.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper fiber splicing methods, contributing to overall team success.
- Project coordinator (planned layout designs for fiber, and coax installation.)
- installing Nodes, amplifiers, splitters, filters, taps during installation projects.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics, and crawl spaces.
- Installed 1" and 2" EMT or PVC on exterior and interior of building for cable placement.
Coax Splicer
Prewire Specialist
Little Canada , MN
05.2008 - 09.2016
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers, and signal level meters.
- Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia Heights Senior High School
Columbia Heights, MNSkills
- Project management abilities
- Fusion Splicing Proficiency
- OTDR Operation Mastery
- Fiber Optic Terminations
- Fiber Splicing Expertise
- Optical Network Design
- Fiber Optic Connectors
- Documentation And Reporting
- Quality assurance standards
- Analytical Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Self Motivation
- Equipment installation and repair
- Customer service expertise
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Team building
- Bucket truck operation
- Hand-tool proficiency
- Adaptability to Change
- Fiber Optic Knowledge
- National Electric Code Familiarity
- Power meter usage
- Telecommunications Standards
- Coaxial Cable Handling
- Cable Testing Proficiency
- Cable Splicing Expertise
- Fall Protection Training
- OSHA Compliance Knowledge
- Field Surveying Techniques
- Quality control measures
- Goal Setting
- Safety awareness
- Problem-Solving
- Task Prioritization