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Richard Villalpando

Carlsbad,NM

Summary

My objective is to help the company continue success by producing meticulous quality labor that renders positive results. The company's leading image is my priority to uphold. Flawless methodical labor is both lucrative for the company and myself. Thank you for your time.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Field Telecommunications Technician

ConocoPhillips (Contractor)
02.2023 - Current

Work thoughout the permian basin at various tank batteries and well sites. Also involved in standup of new ConocoPhillips warehouse that needed the entire network from the ILEC circuit to the patch cabling. Configure ups's , wap's switches, core routers, video servers etc. Overlook third party contractors placing new equipment cabinets in the entire COP area. Certified hot work permit writer at COP. Certified trenching permit writer at COP. Worked in SCADA cabinets and troubleshooting Cambium radio connections. Cambium 450i, 450b mid and hi gain, force 180 sm's. Configure and install netonix switches. Upgrade software on all COP network equipment. Monitor CnMaestro, Cygnet and Xspoc. Monitor and configure Tropos wireless mesh. Configure 6420 Tropos gateways and nodes. Monitor Supros App for tropos radios. Numerous cisco device interfacing and basic config set up. Bring devices online so that engineering can access remotely. Worked tickets through service now app. Update service now records with devices that were end of life and replaced. Worked a tower switch refresh replacing 48port cisco switches in all COP towers in the Delaware Basin. I am familiar with various network and coax cabling used in the telecommunications industry.

Field IT/Telecommunications Technician

Marathon Petroleum Corp (Synergy Contractor)
08.2022 - 02.2023

Worked at the gas plants installing equipment in the IDF room Dragos firewalls. Configure MDF radios. Align Yagi antennas and fabricate LMR cables. Worked at various field sites troubleshooting MDS TansNet radio signals in the 900Mhz frequency. Worked on FreeWave radios as well. Installed multiple monitors and docking stations for operators at all the gas plants in this area. Some Red Lion switch interfaces. Also interfaced the Roc on a few occasions to troubleshoot data transmission issues. Would frequently interface Cisco 3300 and drop basic script and commands. Familiar with the Cisco CLI.

Technical Specialist/IT Tech IV

HCL Technologies
11.2018 - 08.2022
  • Take care of all equipment on Rig Kit as well as the Rig Site equipment
  • Handle scheduled moves from Rig Site to Rig Site
  • Setup and test all network connections associated with Rig Site
  • Make sure all Printers, Access Points, Switches, Routers, IP Phones, Iphones and PCs are setup and working properly
  • Also handle some remote offices for end user support on all network and pc equipment
  • Keep Inventory records up to date for all equipment on Rig Site
  • Work with setup of Cambium Radio system for most Rig Sites and work with INET on other sites for internet access for rig sites
  • Setup LTE internet on Rig Kit using either Directional or Omni Directional antenna
  • Provide remote access to Cisco Switch and Cisco Router for Network Engineering to troubleshoot
  • Deploy and program various UPS battery backup systems.

Business Systems Technician

Windstream Communications
07.2014 - 08.2017
  • Install and maintain business telecommunications in large and small businesses
  • Configure and program phone systems which include Nortel, Mitel, ShoreTel, Allworx and various other systems
  • Install and configure routers and switches which include Adtran and Cisco and Allworx POE (Power over Ethernet)
  • Install VOIP (Voice over Internet protocol) phones.Troubleshoot and interface various communications equipment
  • Run cat 5 cables
  • Slot fiber patch cords into SFP's
  • Download database information into newphone systems
  • Collect and maintain remote VPN access to customers' systems
  • Remote into systems and make changes at customers requests
  • Engineer plant design for underground and aerial copper lines
  • Design routes of fiber optic cable
  • Locate underground lines for contractors excavating damaged communication cables using various line locating equipment
  • Lots of experience with the Dynatel 2273 line locator.

Customer Service Technician

Windstream Communications
04.2007 - 07.2014
  • Install and repair customer internet and telecommunication services
  • Install and configure broadband modems in residential and business locations throughout the surrounding location of Carlsbad
  • Troubleshoot and repair copper and fiber circuits
  • Run category 5 Ethernet cable
  • Terminate Communication drops of copper and fiber
  • Crimp various connections to complete circuit loops
  • Run test equipment that identifies various aspects of continuity on copper cable
  • Identify faults like imbalances, opens, crosses, grounds and shorts
  • Use the Ohm's law to troubleshoot copper circuits
  • Work with AC and DC voltages ranging from 5 to 200AC
  • Use multiple meters to test fiber optic runs.

Education

College Preparatory Diploma -

Carlsbad High School
Carlsbad, NM

Skills

  • Safe work practice is my most important skill
  • Highly Electrically inclined
  • Highly Mechanically inclined
  • Methodical troubleshooting skills

Others

Served the country from March 1987 to March 1991 in the United States Air Force. I was honorably discharged as an E-4 Sgt, where I achieved some very useful communication and administrative skills.

Awards

The Air Force Achievement Medal, 04/19/1990, Outstanding achievement while assigned to the 7393rd Munitions Support Squadron, Murted Air Base Turkey.

Timeline

Field Telecommunications Technician

ConocoPhillips (Contractor)
02.2023 - Current

Field IT/Telecommunications Technician

Marathon Petroleum Corp (Synergy Contractor)
08.2022 - 02.2023

Technical Specialist/IT Tech IV

HCL Technologies
11.2018 - 08.2022

Business Systems Technician

Windstream Communications
07.2014 - 08.2017

Customer Service Technician

Windstream Communications
04.2007 - 07.2014

College Preparatory Diploma -

Carlsbad High School
Richard Villalpando