Obioma Okoye
Arlington,NJ
Summary
To assist companies in maintaining systems integrity, high network availability and excellent documentation in accordance with the latest technologies and best practices Knowledgeable maintenance professional performing preventive, predictive and corrective actions to keep equipment operating at peak performance. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic abilities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Stationary Engineer
Verizon Wireless
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Ensured optimal performance of boilers, chillers, and generators through routine inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Upheld a culture of safety and quality by maintaining an up-to-date understanding of relevant industry standards and certifications.
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Conducted preventive, corrective and predictive maintenance actions.
Powerhouse Refrigeration Operator
Mastec
05.2021 - 08.2022
- Satisfied customer needs on every call with knowledgeable service and quick responses.
- Located and repaired leaks on individual units and large systems in grocery stores or restaurants.
- Maintained safety standards by using appropriate protective gear and adhering to best practices.
- Interpreted engineering blueprints and drawings to execute system diagnostics and repair.
- Completed root cause analysis to identify issues, understand problems and implement corrective plans.
- Upheld industry standards and regulatory compliance by staying current on changes in codes, regulations, and best practices related to refrigeration systems.
- Assisted management with cost analysis and budgeting for future projects related to refrigeration system improvements.
- Coordinated with external vendors for specialized repairs or replacement of equipment, minimizing disruption to operations.
- Promoted continuous improvement within the team by sharing knowledge on emerging technologies or innovative solutions in the field of refrigeration operation.
Stationary Equipment Operator
Republic Services
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
- Maintained and cleaned equipment after each job and inspected.
- Ensured safe working environment through adherence to safety guidelines and protocols for equipment operation.
- Completed minor repairs and replacements of equipment parts to restore functionality.
- Drove vehicles to and from work sites and maintained clean driving record.
- Maintained strict adherence to safety and quality standards while operating equipment in dynamic environmental conditions.
- Participated in regular safety meetings to reinforce best practices within the team and ensure a hazard-free workplace.
Technical Service Operator II (Verizon Project)
SAC Wireless
10.2017 - 07.2018
- BTS Tester (TMO Small cell)
- Technical Site Survey (Base Station Site)
- Base Service Package 1A - Install Commission & Integrate AirScale BBU System Kits + Hotswap
- Fiber Optic Scoping, Andrew Commscope- Contiguous w/BSP1 or BSP2
- Removal and Return of BBU (ALU 9926)
- Carrier Adds etc
- Airscale Installation and commissioning & Integration certified.
Associate Field Engineer (AT&T Project)
Software Quality Leaders Inc
09.2017 - 10.2017
- Network data provisioning scripting for capacity expansion
- Troubleshooting on Ericsson LTE RAN, Ericsson UMTS
- Installation, integration and optimization of telecommunication network hardware and interconnect facilities
- DUL to DUS migration/integration, DUS to BB5216 migration/integration, XMU/RBS6601/v2 chassis installations, IDL2 cabling, Cisco SFP, Fiber runs, E911 PSAP sim call test experience
- AC/DC power systems, installation methodology, labeling, Cisco/Juniper Cell Site Routers (CSR), typical configuration and installation of wireless cell site equipment, Ethernet Backhaul, troubleshooting Time Division Multiplex (TDM), Microwave Radio equipment and grounding.
Network Engineer (AT&T Project)
Quadgen Wireless
12.2014 - 08.2017
- Configure LTE NSBs, Carrier Additions, Logical Antenna swaps, RET & TMA integrations
- Verify MRBTS OAM IP address on NetAct, before site plan Provisioning
- Site precheck, post-check
- Remote support for FE, Tower Crew
- Alarm configuration, Alarm TS and clearance
- Provisioning SIAD (Backhaul/Transport) ports
- Analyze Network parameters, perform RF functional tests, Speed testing, VoLTE Testing for LTE/UMTS networks
- Support Field Tech for Carrier Add and NSBs.
Network Technician
Scientel Wireless
03.2014 - 11.2014
- Providing network solutions, security, collaborative communications and wireless point-to-point
- Field Service with routers, hubs, switches, network management software packages, VPN, VLAN (Motorola Quattro boxes, AP & SM canopy devices), camera device installation, remotely logging into routers to troubleshoot and load corrective scripts, verifying software configuration
- Wireless networks; point-to-point, point-to-multipoint, mesh, wireless backhaul, Wi-Max, LTE, Wi-Fi, WLAN, Two-Way Radio, Low Latency, Microwave Networks, Equipment, Installation
- Design services; Site Surveys, CAD, RF Plot & Coverage, Structural, Engineering, Tower Analysis, WAN Design, Microwave, DAS Systems, SOLiD, Site Development, Path Surveys
- Maintenance and Support; 24/7 network Operating center, accessing equipment remotely from the NOC, process & log, hardware, Security Scan, RF spectrum Support, Performance reporting, FCC Licensing
- Security Integration; Digital Two-Way Radio, Video Surveillance, Access control, IP video
- Network Services; IP & RF, Site surveys, Wireless Monitoring, Network Monitoring, Hosted Data backup, IP Video, Surveillance, Networks, Fiber
- Internet Services; Managed internet, data Center, Collocation Services & Internet, Private Wireless WAN
- Operate equipment including but not limited to Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Motorola, Exalt, Dragonwave, Bridgewave and Aviat radios.
Premises Technician
Cybernation (Contractor to Time Warner Cable)
09.2013 - 10.2013
- Responsible for installation, disconnection and changes to broadband analogue and digital cables, high speed data and digital telephony services
- Installation of end-user software packages in a TCP/IP protocol environment, physical installation of PC network interface card and cable modem connection to the USB port.
Field Service Engineer
Aviat Network
07.2008 - 03.2013
- Microwave communications equipment installation of antenna & coaxial cables, waveguide cables, configuration, commissioning and troubleshooting experience (PDH/SDH, LTE, GSM, CDMA & UMTS)
- Carry out technical tests on Aviat Networks equipment and interrogate data or technical manuals in order to identify answers to technical queries
- Installation of Kentrox site monitoring, management, and control solutions; Remote RMM-1400 and RMB-1 etc, a monitoring and control devices that provides IP management to sites and equipment enabling site alarm monitoring, protocol conversion, and equipment connectivity and acts as an intelligent extension of Operations Support Systems (OSS)
- DWDM, fiber optics SDH/SONET, GBE, Ethernet, ADM, ATM, E1/T1/DS1, DACS, OC3/12/48/192, E3/T3, Laser, Element/Network Management System (EMS/NMS), VoIP, Optical Cross Connects, Optical Networking, Optical Switches, CAT 5/6/7, Mesh Network Routing, MEMS Mirror Technology, Optical Mesh Restoration, Self-Healing Networks, Intelligent Switching and Routing
- Centralized cross-connect interface between network elements (NE) using ADC DSX-1 cross-connect panel
- Configuration, configuration of DNE, metro ring configuration and protection, use of Anristu site master
- Experience with L2/L3 testing Cisco, Juniper, Tellabs..
- Edge/core router configuration, debugging customer issues related to SLA and network connectivity.
Field Engineer
ALCATEL-LUCENT
01.2006 - 07.2008
- PDH & SDH Commissioning and maintenance
- Voice cells infrastructure experience, BTS commissioning and integration
- Power and ancillary measures, dc distribution systems and troubleshooting.
Team Lead
BSG TEXTFIELD
06.2005 - 12.2005
- Cell site optimization, DAS interface panels, Ethernet solutions, SONET/TDM solutions, power distribution, protocol mediation gateways, monitoring network performance, quick and efficient response to troubleshoot network connectivity issues
- Design Documentation; RF Plan, Path Calculation, Path Geometry, Frequency Plan, Interference Analysis
- Line of site survey
- Interconnectivity Devices (Routers and Switches) Installation and configuration.
Field Engineer
ALCATEL NIGERIA LTD
01.2003 - 06.2005
- Site survey, Planning, Design and implementation of 3000 Primary Lines capacity of External Line Plant (ELP), calculation of civil works on manholes, Joint boxes and handholes, PVC pipes and steel pipes entrenchment
- Survey, Planning, design and implementation of Fiber Optic Links, Fusion Splicing.
Education
B.Eng - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
08.1997
Skills
- Commissioning
- Chiller Operation
- Performing repairs
- Troubleshooting skills
- Heat Exchanger Maintenance
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Installing new components
- Completing repairs
- Pump maintenance
- Safety Procedures
- Air Compressor Operation
- Valve repair
- Pressure Vessel Inspection
- Inspecting equipment
- Diagnostic abilities
- Refrigeration Systems
- Cooling tower operation
- Gas Turbine Operation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Welding Techniques
- Repair procedures
- Instrument Calibration
- Boiler designs
- Fuel Handling
- Control systems
- Steam Systems
- Water treatment
- Energy management
- HVAC Systems
- Fan Coil Units
- New Site Builds (NSB), Carrier Ads on Indoor/outdoor sites including all necessary elements; installation, integration, testing, transport, alarm, power, ground, SIAD, functional and E911 call testing
- Perform Technical Site Survey, generate list of installation materials (BOM) and create associated schematics on RF and Microwave equipment
- Experience with conducting microwave path analysis and ability to perform surveys and provide coverage report
- Survey, planning, design, calculation of bill of quantities and implementation of ELP External Line Plant/Fiber optics civil works
- Knowledge of wireless RF, WI-FI installation, WIMAX Knowledge of VOIP communication protocol, equipment deployment and implementation, traffic cutover, hardware and software upgrades
- Field service deployment of routers, hubs, switches, network management software packages, VPN, VLAN (Motorola Quattro boxes, AP & SM canopy devices), camera device installation, remote login to routers to troubleshoot and load corrective scripts, verification of software configuration
- Installation, Provisioning, testing and troubleshooting of DWDM transmission equipment using network logs and diagnostic test instruments
- Experience with optical test equipment including OTDR, OSA and Power meters etc
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, AutoCAD
- Able to work well under pressure and tight timelines, maintain team spirit and cooperative attitude
- Document and report on daily/weekly basis all relevant field endeavors
- Availability to provide 24 X 7 on-call support on a rotational basis
- Ability to work multiple markets and travel
Timeline
Stationary Engineer
Verizon Wireless
09.2022 - 01.2024
Powerhouse Refrigeration Operator
Mastec
05.2021 - 08.2022
Stationary Equipment Operator
Republic Services
09.2020 - 05.2021
Technical Service Operator II (Verizon Project)
SAC Wireless
10.2017 - 07.2018
Associate Field Engineer (AT&T Project)
Software Quality Leaders Inc
09.2017 - 10.2017
Network Engineer (AT&T Project)
Quadgen Wireless
12.2014 - 08.2017
Network Technician
Scientel Wireless
03.2014 - 11.2014
Premises Technician
Cybernation (Contractor to Time Warner Cable)
09.2013 - 10.2013
Field Service Engineer
Aviat Network
07.2008 - 03.2013
Field Engineer
ALCATEL-LUCENT
01.2006 - 07.2008
Team Lead
BSG TEXTFIELD
06.2005 - 12.2005
Field Engineer
ALCATEL NIGERIA LTD
01.2003 - 06.2005
B.Eng - Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
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