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Nathan Taveras

Houston

Summary

Experienced installation and repair technician with a 5 year work history setting up, repairing, and configuring telecommunications equipment. Talented at building relationships with customers, solving problems with little oversight, collaborating and guiding other technicians. Excellent communication and planning skills. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Technician

SWI Communications
06.2020 - Current
  • Accurately read, understood and carried out written instructions.
  • Directed site surveys to ascertain best positioning of equipment for strongest signal reception.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
  • Oversaw business telecommunication networks, telephones and office equipment.
  • Employed hoists, drills, precision measuring instruments, and electronic testing devices.
  • Reviewed and interpreted facility orders, network design orders and circuit layout orders.
  • Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
  • Repaired surface damage utilizing wide range of systems and methodologies.
  • Repaired cut cable of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
  • Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
  • Conducted regular inspections of telecommunications systems to identify and repair any potential issues.
  • Implemented training programs to improve knowledge and skills of new technicians.
  • Developed detailed documentation and technical manuals for telecommunications systems to comply with regulations.
  • Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
  • Performed periodic system upgrades and maintenance to meet industry standards.
  • Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Provided training to customers to enhance use and understanding of network systems.

Journeyman Welder

Southern Arc Welding
12.2023 - 06.2024
  • Examined structure and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
  • Interpreted verbal and written instructions from work orders and welding blueprints.
  • Set up and operated shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding equipment.

Apprentice Welder

TDI Industries
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Welding structural
  • Welding pipe
  • Excavated soil and trenches.
  • Cleared work sites of hazardous items.
  • Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
  • Dug trenches and backfill holes to prepare for construction site.
  • Set up ladders and other access equipment.
  • Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.

Welder Helper

Performance Industries
03.2022 - 11.2022

Assisting the welders in daily task;

  • Cleaning and prepping materials
  • Setting up and operating equipment
  • Roughly fit pipe to welders liking
  • At times welding pipe and structural
  • Removed debris and waste from job sites
  • Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
  • Unloaded and stored construction materials.
  • Dug trenches and backfill holes to prepare for construction site.
  • Set up ladders and other access equipment.
  • Tested construction equipment to verify working condition.
  • Maintained knowledge of safety practices for removing hazards from working sites.
  • Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
  • Performed demolition work on existing structures.
  • Maintained tools and equipment in good working condition.

Education

No Degree - Computer Engineering, Psychology

HCC
Houston, TX
06-2020

High School Diploma -

Cesar E. Chavez High Schoool
Houston, TX
05-2020

Skills

  • Installation coordination skills
  • Equipment setup and upkeep
  • Punctual project completion
  • Network cabling management
  • Internet installation expertise
  • Project management
  • Skilled in interpreting facility orders
  • User-focused application assistance
  • Equipment upkeep and repair
  • Comprehensive technical training
  • Troubleshooting

Timeline

Journeyman Welder

Southern Arc Welding
12.2023 - 06.2024

Apprentice Welder

TDI Industries
01.2023 - 12.2023

Welder Helper

Performance Industries
03.2022 - 11.2022

Communications Technician

SWI Communications
06.2020 - Current

No Degree - Computer Engineering, Psychology

HCC

High School Diploma -

Cesar E. Chavez High Schoool