Sasoun Azalbar
Burbank Water and Power
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Dedicated engineering professional pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, seeking a position within a reputable organization. Committed to leveraging expertise in diagnostics, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance while embracing ongoing scholarly learning and the latest technological tools. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and adapting seamlessly to evolving project requirements, with a proven track record of delivering valuable contributions through hands-on technical support and effective project management. Bilingual and naturally inclined towards teamwork, maintaining cordial relationships with peers enhances the collaborative environment.
Work History
Engineering Technician
5 Years 5 Months- Phone Number: (818) 238-3656
- Supervisor: Daniel Lippert, Manager – Telecommunications
- As an Engineering Technician, I provide support to Operational Technology staff by generating work orders, drawing and estimates associated with establishing new ONE Burbank services and fiber infrastructure. Generate and prepare Join-Pole Applications and the JPA process and process. Research and provide drawings for City of Burbank's Excavation permits using Bluebeam Studio Software. Led training sessions for Engineering Aid staff on excavation permits, JPAs, and work order processing. Conducted meetings with customers and performed job walks to evaluate onsite conditions for fiber service connections using electrical poles and underground infrastructure. Stay in communication with field operations staff and customers on pending jobs that are on the field. Documented fiber optic infrastructure and facilities during work order closeout process. Prepare as-built drawing updates in AutoCAD and update entries in GIS Fiber Manager software. Utilize Work Force Management software to generate jobs for the field crew to complete Fiber cable installation, splicing, termination, testing and doing final job closeouts. Collaborate with Electricians in field to determine best planning options and solutions. Contacted various vendors to order parts.
Engineering Aide
7 Years 3 Months- Phone Number: (818) 238-3656
- Supervisor: Daniel Lippert, Manager – Telecommunications
- As an Engineering Aide in the Technology Division, also as part of ONE Burbank Section, I have completed tasks directed by the Telecommunications and Facilities Manager. I have been documenting BWP's Fiber Optic infrastructure overall records by digitizing into GIS software. Also, I have generated fiber optic infrastructure maps for multiple applications pertaining to customers and facilities using GIS Software. I have revised electrical drawings and fiber splice drawing using AutoCAD, updated fiber troubleshooting manuals, customer and in house work orders and all related documents to maintain BWP's fiber infrastructure operational. Checked and provided drawings for City of Burbank permits on fiber underground infrastructure, ensuring compliance before signing off. I have prepared, filed JPA forms and made on sight decisions by following Southern California Joint Pole Committee rules to assign fiber optic cable height attachment on City of Burbank Electrical Poles for new and existing infrastructure. Coordinated job site meetings with contractors and customers regarding utility services, making on-site decisions to enhance fiber optic service delivery. Created training manuals with pictorial and textual instructions on fiber installation procedures and safety practices, improving onboarding for new team members. I contacted various vendors to order parts.
Clerical Worker
2 Years 10 Months- Phone Number: (818) 522-0727
- Supervisor: John J. Cassidy, Manager – Telecommunications and Facilities
- Executed tasks as instructed by the Telecommunications and Facilities Manager. Documented BWP’s Fiber Optic infrastructure overall records by digitizing into GIS software. Also, generated fiber optic infrastructure maps for multiple applications pertaining to customers and facilities using GIS Software. Revised electrical drawings and fiber splice drawings using AutoCAD; updated fiber troubleshooting manuals and work orders to ensure operational integrity of BWP’s fiber infrastructure. Created training manuals with pictorial and textual instructions on fiber installation procedures and safety practices to enhance team knowledge and compliance.
1 Month
- Phone Number: (818) 623-4001
- Supervisor: Officer Robert Valdez
- I volunteered for 54 hours of community service. I washed police vehicles, helped set up a Halloween maze in the underground police parking lot. I set up tables, chairs for visiting officers during open house. I set up stands for drinks and food. I cleaned the trash receptacles, floors and tables in the police conference room.
Student Helper
2 Months- Phone Number: (818) 522-0727
- Supervisor: John J. Cassidy, Manager – Telecommunications and Facilities
- Organized and filed fiber coupler sheets and revised engineering and fiber optic splice drawings on AutoCAD.
Student Helper
2 Months- Phone Number: (818) 522-0727
- Supervisor: John J. Cassidy, Manager – Telecommunications and Facilities
- Revised fiber optic splice drawings using AutoCAD for improved accuracy.
Student Helper
2 Months- Phone Number: (818) 522-0727
- Supervisor: John J. Cassidy, Manager – Telecommunications and Facilities
- Organized and filed fiber coupler sheets and revised fiber optic splice drawings on AutoCAD.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate Degree - Electrical Engineering
- Completed (24) semester units.
- Currently working on Associate Degree In Electrical Engineering
- Completed (60) semester units.
- Transferred to University
- Completed (78) semester units.
- Transferred to University
Skills
AutoCAD expert
Schematic interpretation
Instructional design specifications
Electrical systems
Operational engineering
Quality control
Technical analysis
Documentation skills
Site inspections
Project management
Deadline compliance
Work instructions
Strong leader
Teamwork and collaboration
Time management
Organizational skills
Critical thinking
Problem-solving
Troubleshooting skills
Time management
Reporting skills
Site inspections
Certification
- Telvent Accelerated ArcFM 10.0.2 October 2012
- Telvent Working with Conduit Manager 10.0.2 November 2012
- Glendale Community College Computer Aided Design Award July, 2014
- FIS Splice on-Connector Installation October 14, 2015
- FIS Fiber Optic Training Course October 13, 2015
- FIS Advanced Fiber Optic Training Course October 14, 2015
- City of Burbank Certificate of Recognition October 27, 2016
Interests
I enjoy fishing
camping
swimming
traveling
building custom computers
and experiencing new things in my life such as helping the community.
Timeline
Engineering Technician
Burbank Water and Power
03.2021 - CurrentRead More
Engineering Aide
Burbank Water and Power
11.2013 - 02.2021Read More
Clerical Worker
Burbank Water and Power
01.2011 - 11.2013Read More
North Hollywood Police Department
10.2010 - 11.2010Read More
Student Helper
Burbank Water and Power
06.2008 - 08.2008Read More
Student Helper
Burbank Water and Power
06.2007 - 08.2007Read More
Student Helper
Burbank Water and Power
06.2006 - 08.2006Read More
Glendale Community College
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Los Angeles Valley College
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California State University Los Angeles
Associate Degree from Electrical Engineering
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John Burroughs High School
High School Diploma
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