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Michael McKnight

Monroe,La.

Summary

Hardworking Installation Technician looking to new tackle new responsibilities and build upon skills in the telecom field. Outstanding analytical and perception abilities. Reliable Installer with six plus years of experience in telecom battery replacement and electrical wiring roles. Lifts up to 130lbs pounds safely and effectively and follows directions to complete tasks accurately.

Wanting to branch into a management position/role.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Installation Tech

CEA POWER LLC.
02.2018 - Current
  • Replace backup systems/batteries for T-Mobile cell towers (nation wide)
  • Remove old batteries and install with new batteries, ranging from 75lbs up to 135lbs
  • Take an off-charge voltage test of new batteries before installation and test the charge voltage of new batteries after installation
  • Other jobs performed are; re-wire new and old cabinets and install new cabinets for more battery capacity
  • Install breakers and build cable/wiring, load test for faulty batteries
  • Replace rectifiers, set temperature thermals, upgrade rectifiers, change system settings (float charge, runaway temp and max load capability)
  • Install LOCP (Loss of Commercial Power) and Generator alarm boxes and test for alarms to work
  • Work with both DC and AC electricity
  • Trouble shoot if batteries are not charging
  • Battery containment spills and clean-up
  • Remove old cabinets and anchor new cabinets and racks
  • Upgraded and installed new batteries (715 lbs) for Lumos project in Virginia
  • Perform audits and compile information for parts; conduit, cable, lugs, breakers, LVDs (Low Voltage Disconnect.), connectors, fittings etc… (worked in Delta Cabinets, Delta Racks, Ericsson Cabinets, Purcell Cabinets, Telect Cabinets, etc…) Log into Riot/TMOBILE applications and use their system to provide updated and make corrections for Power Audits of sites and Power Maintenance of sites and document all make and model of cabinets on site, make and model of rectifiers, breakers etc…

Warehouse/delivery/customer service

NAPA Store
05.2015 - 01.2018
  • Customer service/sales department
  • Check in shipments from overnight freight, using scan gun
  • Create and check P.O.’s #
  • Make hydraulic hoses, from 2 braid fittings to 4 braid fittings
  • Size hoses are from ¼’’ to 2’’
  • Load and unload freight trucks with forklift
  • Maintain warehouse section and stock and place inventory and make adjustments to inventory discrepancies
  • Track down parts for customers, makes deliveries between other stores and deliver orders to different companies and customers.

Operator

Calvert Crossing Golf Course
05.2005 - 02.2014
  • Maintain course: Mow greens, fairways, use all forms of equipment; mowing equipment, 575D backhoe, ditch witch, excavator, front end loader, small dozer, repair irrigation system, up to 8 inch lines, work with water valves, shut off valves, pressure gauges, pull main water pump & jockey pump and repair or replace, locate water lines with location equipment, repair satellite boxes and run satellite system, mix chemicals and spray weeds and aquatic grass, oversee other workers and make sure their jobs were completed, add time cards of employees
  • Take command of jobs when immediate boss is away
  • Operate all forms of equipment and power tools.

Operator

Chennault Golf Course
04.2000 - 05.2005
  • Maintain course: Mow greens, fairways, repair irrigation system, up to 8 inch lines, work with water valves, pressure gauges, pull main water pump & jockey pump and repair or replace, locate water lines with location equipment, repair satellite boxes and run satellite system, mix chemicals and spray weeds and aquatic grass
  • Take command of jobs when immediate boss is away
  • Operate all equipment.

Sales

Sears Robuc & Co.
10.1999 - 01.2000
  • Work in sales, lawn and garden department, men’s clothing department & tools department
  • Help customers with questions, count down register at beginning & end of shifts.

Sales & shipping/receiving

Scott Irrigation Co.
06.1999 - 08.1999
  • Worked front counter of sales department, worked in shipping and receiving department, p.o
  • Numbers, made sure packages were loaded with right products & wrapped properly
  • Inventory count at end of every day and restocked shelves in front sales department.

Security Guard

West Carroll Detention Centre
04.1998 - 08.1998
  • Patrol grounds, head count of inmates, stop/prevent riots, bunk checks, pat downs of inmates after returning from work release program, write report of all incidents.

Education

Psychology -

University of Louisiana @ Monroe
Monroe, La.

Skills

  • Proficient with Microsoft program, Mac OS & Linux OS Can operate excel, word, power point, etc
  • Equipment Installation
  • Power Tools Operation
  • Worksite safety
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Outdoor installations
  • Job Planning
  • Installation planning
  • Hardware assembly
  • Telecommunications
  • Basic Carpentry

Certification

OSHA 10 general safety certified

References

  • Jason Juntunen, 706 836 3482, Field Technician/Engineer Telecom
  • Michael Larson, 407 267 7539, CEA Field Tech/Engineer
  • Chuck Boren, 919 394 5915, CEA lead Field Engineer
  • Nancy Perez, 219 614 7800, Military Communications (Retired) Former Project Manager CEA Field Technician Sprint

Timeline

Installation Tech

CEA POWER LLC.
02.2018 - Current

Warehouse/delivery/customer service

NAPA Store
05.2015 - 01.2018

Operator

Calvert Crossing Golf Course
05.2005 - 02.2014

Operator

Chennault Golf Course
04.2000 - 05.2005

Sales

Sears Robuc & Co.
10.1999 - 01.2000

Sales & shipping/receiving

Scott Irrigation Co.
06.1999 - 08.1999

Security Guard

West Carroll Detention Centre
04.1998 - 08.1998

Psychology -

University of Louisiana @ Monroe

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