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Kenneth Stecher

Norfolk

Summary

Experienced Outside Plant Engineer with a background in Naval Special Warfare, Heavy Highway construction, and Telecommunications. Efficient work approach, effective communication skills, and dedicated to process improvement. Open to relocation and authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

OSP Engineer MxU Support

Telics Communications
05.2023 - Current
  • Experienced MxU Engineer Specialist with 4 years of fiber optic and copper networks. Routinely collaborate with cross functional teams for project planning and assessments.
  • Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs
  • Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Developed high-quality engineering designs and plans to meet industry standards.
  • Verified construction documentation to meet client requirements and vision.
  • Trained and mentored junior engineers, providing guidance and direction.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.

Jr. Design Engineer

Maverick Corporation
07.2021 - 05.2023
  • As the Lead Quality Control Engineer in our Department, I regularly Coordinate with clients and sub-contractors.
  • Preform QC checks on FTTH OSP Designs.
  • Manage three market for QC
  • BOM
  • Make Ready Summary Reports.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Provided timely follow-up and status updates for customer service and technical support requests.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Collaborated with other departments to facilitate successful project completion.

General Foreman

Tutor Perini Building Corp
02.2018 - 08.2018
  • Advanced Concrete institute certified
  • Subcontractor Supervision
  • 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.
  • Completed final walkthrough at job sites to close out projects.
  • Planned each job with appropriate safety measures, addressing weight limits and fall protection.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.

Heavy Highway Construction Foreman

Curtis Contracting, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2017
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.
  • Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
  • Maintained traffic control plans for proper management of traffic during construction and events.
  • Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.

Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC)

U.S. Navy
09.1996 - 01.2010

The Special Warfare Combat Crewmen are United States Naval Special Warfare Command personnel who operate and maintain small craft for special operations missions.

  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Followed schedules and procedures for changing frequencies and cryptographic codes.
  • Monitored emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Geography GIS

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
05.2021

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2019

Skills

  • Fiber management
  • High level design
  • Detailed drawings
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Office
  • Fiber splicing
  • Salesforce (4 years)

  • ArcGIS (4 years)
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Gis (5 years)
  • Telecommunication
  • AutoCAD proficiency
  • Permit acquisition

Certification

Driver's License

Links

http://www.linkedin.com/in/kennethstecher

Timeline

OSP Engineer MxU Support

Telics Communications
05.2023 - Current

Jr. Design Engineer

Maverick Corporation
07.2021 - 05.2023

General Foreman

Tutor Perini Building Corp
02.2018 - 08.2018

Heavy Highway Construction Foreman

Curtis Contracting, Inc.
01.2012 - 12.2017

Special Warfare Combat Crewman (SWCC)

U.S. Navy
09.1996 - 01.2010

Bachelor of Science - Geography GIS

Old Dominion University

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Tidewater Community College