Kurtis Cook
Power Distribution
Winder,GA
Summary
A highly accomplished, dedicated, and disciplined professional seeking to contribute and grow with a dynamic, progressive, and innovative organization.
I am a dependable and reliable team-player who is very personable, compassionate, and caring. and very good at multi-tasking, communicating, and record-keeping. I am very methodical,and pay close attention to detail while being goal-oriented and safe. Being experienced and quick-to-learn assures all work is performed efficiently, promptly, safely, and with a high-level of quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Service Technician III
Power Secure
06.2022 - Current
- Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues on components of standby and prime power generators.
- Start up of generators and automatic transfer switches.
- Maintain power blocks and micro grid facilities.
- Switchgear commissioning for retail, industry and data center facilities.
- Maintain inventory of parts & material in remote warehouse and truck.
- Complete work orders and submit in timely manner.
Generator technician II
W.W. Williams Inc.
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Performing generator electrical wiring and startup preparation onsite of multiple generators at large data center new construction site
- Other tasks when off site are Generator PM, troubleshooting and load bank testing at various customer sites
- Optimized generator performance through meticulous calibration of voltage regulators, governors, and other key components during maintenance visits.
- Troubleshot problems with engines and breakers.
- Increased generator efficiency by performing regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
Construction Manager
Infinity Construction Solutions
10.2017 - 02.2021
- The installation, closing out and turning up of small cell networks for multiple providers
- Commissioning and integration of cell sites, microwave, fiber optic and satellite networks
- Construction managing of multiple projects with budgeting, material, bidding, updates and personnel
- Installation of generators and ATS on cell sites for multiple carrier sites
- Commissioning, Start up and load banking
- Provide training and support to less experienced technicians in the field
Network Technician III
EarthLink Communications
08.2015 - 09.2017
- Maintained seven remote offices with network equipment, DC power plant, generators, optical and electrical circuit installs and testing
- Respond to troubles on rotating call-out within a 200-mi
- Radius including central offices
- Fiber splicing in field and FDP panels
- Maintained outside plant fiber network and locates for approx
- 80 mi of fiber routes
- Datacenter installations, rack and stack cross-connects, extending customer circuits to collocation spaces, maintain datacenter floor for customer and vendor access and security
- Monitor and maintain electrical and mechanical controls
Operations technician III
CenturyLink Communications
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Maintain fiber optic transport equipment and power plant in central office and remote sites
- Perform circuit turn up, testing and troubleshooting
- Respond to outages, environmental issues and repair/restore as quickly as possible
- Fiber splicing for new and existing routes and cut ins
- OTDR testing and identifying of troubles and acceptance
- Light source and light meter for identity and integrity
Field Technician III
Xiocom Wireless
12.2007 - 06.2013
- The design, engineering, and installation of wireless networks on single, multi and mesh access points
- Set up of routers, switches, servers and provisioning of security, channel plan and RF optimization
- Perform RF and bandwidth testing pre/post installation and adjust as needed for optimum coverage and performance
- Installation on utility poles, roof tops, ceilings, building structures, water towers, cell towers and radio towers
Education
High School Diploma -
Rider High School
Wichita Falls05-1989
Associate of Applied Science - Firefighter II/EMT Advanced
Lanier Technical College
Oakwood, GA04-2004
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Positive attitude
- Troubleshooting and repair
- Field repairs
- Multiple professional certifications on networks and power systems
Additional Information
I am a dependable and reliable team-player who is very personable, compassionate, and caring. I am very good at multi-tasking, communicating, and record-keeping. I am very methodical, and pay close attention to detail while being goal-oriented and safe. Being experienced and quick-to-learn assures all work is performed efficiently, promptly, safely, and with a high-level of quality.
Timeline
Field Service Technician III
Power Secure
06.2022 - Current
Generator technician II
W.W. Williams Inc.
02.2021 - 04.2022
Construction Manager
Infinity Construction Solutions
10.2017 - 02.2021
Network Technician III
EarthLink Communications
08.2015 - 09.2017
Operations technician III
CenturyLink Communications
08.2012 - 06.2015
Field Technician III
Xiocom Wireless
12.2007 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Rider High School
Associate of Applied Science - Firefighter II/EMT Advanced
Lanier Technical College