Leslie R. Harvey
Telecommunications Technician
Fairbanks,Alaska
Summary
Competent Telecommunications Technician bringing 20 years of experience installing voice, data and other systems. Expert at equipment configuration and troubleshooting. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic. Experienced installation and repair technician with work history setting up, repairing and configuring telecommunications equipment. Talented at building relationships with customers and solving problems with little oversight. Excellent communication and planning skills. Extensive experience implementing, troubleshooting, and supporting all coaxial, optical and copper outside and inside plant facilities Exceptionally trained professional possessing a broad range of knowledge focused on hybrid OSP & Wireless technologies Performs proof of performance testing and system signal leakage testing to ensure compliance with FCC regulations and with company DOCSIS RF/DLPS performance Conducts system sweeps, equipment calibration, power supply monitoring, noise mitigation, locates, PMs, project implementation Supplements other departments to perform periodic installation and upgrades in Head-end and Central Office equipment. Travels to remote locations throughout Alaska and was responsible for maintenance of ISP/OSP of entire systems. Persuasive communicator, motivating staff and peers to ensure operations remain at optimum levels Proficient in delivering thoroughly researched analyses directed toward improving communication systems while establishing consistent, long-term outcomes. Previously was certified pole climbing instructor for General Communications in Fairbanks, AK. Currently Certified Tower Rescue Climber. Currently works on CDMA/LTE/UMTS/MW technologies. Technical Knowledge Test Equipment: Locators, Analog and Digital Signal Meters, Spectrum Analyzers, Analog and Digital Multimeters, Optical Time Domain Reflectometers (OTDR), Time Domain Reflectometers (TDR), RF Oscillators, Fusion Splicers, Fiber Optic Test Sets SM/MM, VFL, Fiber Identifiers, T1 Test Sets, PIM test sets.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Wireless Technician
General Communications Inc
Fairbanks, AK
01.2019 - Current
- Worked closely with PMs and Engineers to maintain optimum levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete projects.
- Maintained wireless communication networks and information technology systems, wireless and electronic communication systems with proactive repair and upkeep strategies.
- Optimized operations by performing system upgrades, troubleshooting component failures and installing approved system modifications.
- Drove truck and trailer to and from job sites, up to 15 hour drives.
- Installed, adjusted and repaired stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
- Coordinated maintenance and responded to repair calls for assigned sites.
Outside Plant Maintenance Technician III
General Communications Inc
01.2004 - 01.2019
- Performed detailed troubleshooting procedures and Interpreted results of diagnostic programs as well as diagrams for fault isolation
- Performed system testing, compiling and evaluating system test data
- Extensive understanding and practice with broad range of OSP network communication installation procedures to include installing, configuring, inspecting, grounding, bonding, shielding, isolating and repairing cable malfunctions
- Analyzed user-generated trouble tickets to determine causes of problems and took appropriate action for resolution.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
- Developed expertise in communication systems cabling, circuitry and wiring through various projects for public utility companies.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Maintained solid safety record with no OSHA-recordable incidents.
- Removed old poles and hardware and replaced with new equipment.
- Observed company safety rules and regulations to minimize workplace accidents and reduce electric shocks.
- Re-sagged loose lines to prevent failures.
- Performed maintenance and reconducting work in varied weather conditions.
- Responded to emergencies and outages that required additional labor and assistance for repairs.
- Installed and maintained overhead and underground electrical power lines and auxiliary equipment.
- Installed data and telephone cable lines between outside underground or pole lines and residential and commercial buildings.
- Connected components to exterior cable systems and tested connections for adequate power and functional links.
- Collaborated with other workers and customers to resolve issues of deficient communications connections.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and signal level meters.
- Performed repairs on severed fiber cables to restore to complete functionality.
- Tested fiber optic cables and documented results.
- Built splice cases to enclose exposed transmission lines.
- Spliced, bonded, ground and terminated cables.
Satellite Communication Wideband Technician
United States Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Performed variety of detailed troubleshooting procedures
- Heavily involved with all phases of site setup, development, and implementation based on “best practice” operational design
- Broad exposure to current satellite technology from systems and maintenance to ground station operations
- Provided 24/7 support.
Satellite Communications
USAF
Fort Gordon, Georgia
01.2001 - 12.2001
- Successfully increasing knowledge while gaining solid command of electronic principles
- Enjoy hands-on practice utilizing and implementing Satellite, Wideband, and Telemetry concepts
- Extensive training involved basic solid-state theory, transmission and receiver systems, integrated circuit analysis, DSS and satellite communication maintenance, and communications systems theory.
- Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Environmental Services Technician
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks, AK
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Responsible for maintaining exceptionally sterile conditions in accordance with strict regulatory requirements.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Cleaned certain pieces daily and maintained weekly, monthly and semi-annual procedures for less critical lines.
- Followed specific cleaning schedules based on patient needs.
- Maintained patient and hospital confidentiality.
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Collected, sorted and disposed of garbage and recycling from production work areas.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
Online 05.2002 - 03.2003
Satellite Communications Technician -
Community College of The Air Force
Fort Gordon, GA 01.2001 - 12.2001
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, AK 08.2000 - 12.2000
Skills
Self-Motivated
Attention to Detail
Maintenance and Repair
Troubleshooting systems
Configuring equipment
Documenting activities
System Repair
Device Installation
Timeline
Wireless Technician
General Communications Inc
01.2019 - Current
Outside Plant Maintenance Technician III
General Communications Inc
01.2004 - 01.2019
No Degree - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
05.2002 - 03.2003
Satellite Communication Wideband Technician
United States Air Force
01.2002 - 01.2004
Satellite Communications Technician -
Community College of The Air Force
01.2001 - 12.2001
Satellite Communications
USAF
01.2001 - 12.2001
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
University of Alaska Fairbanks
08.2000 - 12.2000
Environmental Services Technician
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 12.2000