ROYCE REID
Flint,MI
Summary
Experienced DC Power and Telecom Technician specializing in power plant installations and upgrades. Skilled in troubleshooting complex systems while ensuring safety and quality standards. Strong communicator focused on meeting project deadlines and adhering to OSHA regulations.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
DC Power/ Telecom Technician
ALPINE POWER SYSTEMS
06.2011 - Current
- Helped install, maintain, upgrade, and troubleshoot power plants with a focus on -48V systems.
- Supported critical power UPS installation, removal, relocation, and maintenance for 120-480V DC systems.
- Assisted with battery installation, maintenance, testing, spill containment setup, and operating checks.
- Supported telecom site construction through site modifications, upgrades, surveys, coax installation, testing, programming, DAS cabling, and cable management.
- Helped test solar portable units, temporary units, and monitor faulty charging during troubleshooting.
- Performed HVAC upgrades, replacements, and installations.
- Supported project teams, coordinated daily work, and mentored technicians while maintaining a safe driving record, OSHA-10 compliance, 70E compliance, plus additional certifications for customer equipment.
Tower Climbing/Telecom Technician
SAC WIRELES
07.2010 - 06.2011
- Installed cellular antennas at various wireless sites to enhance network coverage. and radio equipment at wireless sites.
- Supported cell site construction through tower upgrades, site buildout, and installation, testing, and programming of equipment and coax.
- Assisted civil work by installing fencing, pouring cement pads, digging trenches, running conduit, and constructing equipment platforms and H-frames.
- Performed thorough inspections of cabling to verify quality and functionality, connectors, and grounding for service readiness.
- Traced signal issues using test meters and hand tools.
Dc Power Technician
JG POWER
1999 - 2009
- Facilitated power plant equipment installation, removal, and testing to ensure operational readiness.
- Conducted site surveys and field assessments to identify system requirements and inform project planning.
- Inspected power equipment and identified faults using JG POWER service procedures.
- Performed routine maintenance on electrical systems and field equipment.
- Installed replacement parts following safety standards and manufacturer instructions.
DC Power & Telecom Technician
ENERGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
1999 - 2009
- Executed telecom site construction, modifications, upgrades, cable management, lacing, site surveys, coax and fiber installation, and testing to ensure reliable communication infrastructure.
- Facilitated critical power installations and maintenance procedures.
- Led and assisted with battery installation, maintenance, testing, and spill containment procedures.
- Facilitated generator installation, maintenance, testing, and transfer switch work to optimize power reliability and performance.
- Supported power plant installation, maintenance, upgrades, and testing tasks.
- Contributed to civil work, including fencing, cement pads, trench digging, conduit runs, ground rings, equipment platforms, H-frames, and ice bridge installation, supported overall project execution.
- Supported warehouse management activities and daily operational functions.
Education
Electrical Engineering courses
MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01-2006
KEARSLEY HIGH SCHOOL
01-1999
Skills
- DC power expertise
- Communication excellence
- Attention to detail
- Testing equipment proficiency
- Electrical components knowledge
- Hand tool proficiency
- Safety compliance
- Deadline orientation
- Problem solving
Personal Information
Title: DC power/ Telecom Technician
ACTIVITIES
Active in building & rebuilding small and large engines, Enjoys auto body restoration, Metal finishing, Raising farm animals, Wood working, Spending time doing outdoors activities such as hunting, fishing, training my GSP and learning new skills.
Accomplishments
- Osha-10
- NFPA 70E
- Forklift certification
- Various other unique certifications for working on specific customer equipment
Timeline
DC Power/ Telecom Technician
ALPINE POWER SYSTEMS
06.2011 - Current
Tower Climbing/Telecom Technician
SAC WIRELES
07.2010 - 06.2011
Dc Power Technician
JG POWER
1999 - 2009
DC Power & Telecom Technician
ENERGY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
1999 - 2009
Electrical Engineering courses
MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
KEARSLEY HIGH SCHOOL