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Michael Walker

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Dependable professional with strong background installing, maintaining, and repairing systems and components. Maintains equipment safety and performance with in-depth inspections and corrections. Dedicated to quality and always professional. Conscientious field service technician with several-year background managing installation, repair and maintenance tasks. Talented at diagnosing errors and determining solutions. Accustomed to working flexible shifts and changing work schedules.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Utility Field Service Technician

Heath Consulting (Duke Energy Projects)
Charlotte, NC
01.2016 - Current

Performed change out of existing electric utility meters as required

  • Utilized AutoCAD diagrams
  • Connected and disconnected power meters and locate meters
  • Demonstrated high quality work practices in a team atmosphere
  • Locate meters
  • Follow all company, client, state, and federal damage prevention program guidelines
  • Follow all company safety, quality, and operational policies and procedures damage utility infrastructure
  • Fulfilling the entire scope of the locate requests (tickets) per damage prevention guidelines
  • Reading utility prints and maps
  • Communicating professionally when interacting with homeowners, contractors, and utility representatives
  • Develop a knowledge and understanding of the underground facilities infrastructure
  • Safety is my number one priority
  • Strive for excellence in everything I do
  • Provide an environment that nurtures growth and enjoyment
  • Utility industry experience.

Field Technician

Time Warner Cable
Charlotte, North Carolina
01.2011 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for connecting and disconnecting services in the field
  • Demonstrated equipment to customers and explained how it is to be used and responded to any inquiries or complaints
  • Adjusted or modified equipment to enhance equipment performance, responded to customer requests
  • Tested, repaired, newly installed, or updated equipment to ensure that it functions properly and conforms to specifications, using test equipment and observation
  • Viewed AutoCAD to evaluate area location for installs.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.

Field Technician

ViTel Net
New Jesey, NJ
02.2007 - 12.2010
  • Installed and configured hardware components, such as processors, memory modules, hard drives, motherboards, video cards and sound cards.
  • Performed troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve system issues.
  • Upgraded systems with new software applications and operating systems.
  • Configured network settings for local area networks and wide area networks.
  • Assisted in the setup of computer workstations, including connecting peripherals.
  • Tested installed hardware and software to ensure proper functioning.
  • Set up user accounts on computers according to company policies and procedures.
  • Provided technical support for users experiencing problems with their computers or other related equipment.
  • Replaced defective hardware components when needed.

Education

Associate in Music -

Bucks County Community College
New Town, PA

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ

Skills

  • Networking
  • Utilities
  • Reading Maps
  • Troubleshooting
  • meter reading and installation
  • Maintenance
  • System Installation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability

Timeline

Utility Field Service Technician

Heath Consulting (Duke Energy Projects)
01.2016 - Current

Field Technician

Time Warner Cable
01.2011 - 01.2016

Field Technician

ViTel Net
02.2007 - 12.2010

Associate in Music -

Bucks County Community College

Bachelor of Science - Information Technology

University of Phoenix
Michael Walker