SONNY MITCHELL
Renton,WA
Summary
Motivated Telecommunications Tower Lead Technician with 15 years in the Telecommunications industry. Delivered innovative solutions for safe, productive installations while managing tower installations, maintenance, and inspections. Directed teams with strong communication skills to complete projects on schedule, consistently exceeding client expectations.
Overview
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Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecommunications Tower Lead Technician
Sterling Telecommunications and construction
Everett, Washington
03.2024 - Current
- Upgrades on cellular telecommunications technologies, Civil construction, troubleshooting throughout PNW
- Executed modifications and safely decommissioned towers, improving operational efficiency during tower erection.
- Performed maintenance and installation of wireless telecommunications towers, antennas, and associated hardware.
- Troubleshot technical problems on the job site to ensure proper functioning of telecommunication systems.
- Troubleshot signal paths and corrected antenna alignment, ensuring optimal antenna performance on site.
- Inspected tower structures, hardware, and rigging before climbing assignments.
- Trained technicians on tower climbing, rescue gear, and work methods.
- Enforced fall protection, lockout procedures, and jobsite safety standards.
- Implemented safety measures during tower installation processes to reduce risk of injury or accidents.
- Documented work progress and communicated field requirements to construction managers for timely project execution.
Constructions Manager
MitchCom LLC
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Completed construction builds for aerial and underground activities, ensuring compliance with all code and safety regulations
- Collaborated with crew to execute construction operations in alignment with customer and industry specifications
- Work with crew to ensure that all construction operations are completed in accordance with customer and industry specifications
- Instruct and follow all OSHA, L&I and Company Fall Safety proceduress
- Accountable as the crew leader for proper, accurate and timely submission of dailies and production reports
Constructions Manager
Atelz Inc.
04.2015 - 05.2021
- Construction Manager
- Safety officer / Fall Protection & Rescue instructor
- Tower Stacking/Aerial lifts
- Constructed and assembled steel structures
- Troubleshot system problems and implemented upgrades for all major carriers, enhancing operational reliability.
- Define System scope and objectives, Solutions and changes
- Quality Control
- Trained specialists on safety protocols and operational procedures, ensuring compliance and enhancing team capability.
Foreman/Tower Tech
Pario Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2014
Foreman
Docomo Pacific inc.
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Oversaw construction processes on site
- Conducted inspections to ensure product standards
- Supervised Docomo Pacific field crews during cable, tower, and site work.
- Coordinated daily telecom maintenance tasks across Guam and service locations.
- Inspected work areas for safety compliance and proper equipment use.
Tower Technician (Implied)
Micro Towers
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Performed steel fabrication tasks
- Assembled and stacked tower sections to ensure optimal alignment and stability
- Constructed tower foundations to support structural loads and enhance durability
- Restore Technologies
- Revitalized technological equipment
- Decommissioned Satellites Dish
- Mariana Islands
Skills
- Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Tower construction expertise, Safety compliance, Heavy machinery operation, Quality installations and safety, Fall protection instructor
- Fall protection
- Fall protection instructor
- Heavy machinery operation
- Quality installations and safety
- Quality control
- Documentation management
- Supply chain management
- Problem solving
- Blueprint reading
- Rescue training
- Safety compliance
Personal Information
Title: Telecommunications Specialist
Certification
- 10–Construction safety and health 03/2020
- OSHA
- Fall protection & Rescue Trainer – Authorized person 01/2020
- GRAVITEC systems inc.
- ANSI/ASSE z490 1–2009 01/2020
- ANSI/ASSE z359 2–2017 01/2020
- CPR, AED and first Aid 01/2019
- Aerial work platforms 01/2014
- Arizona Hi lifts
- Telescopic boom lift 01/2014
- Forklift operation 01/2014
- Fall protection 01/2014
- Tower climbing safety & Rescue Advanced Certification #7657–46676–44 01/2014
- ComTrain and Rescue
VOLUNTEERING & LEADERSHIP
Title: Telecommunications Specialist
Timeline
Telecommunications Tower Lead Technician
Sterling Telecommunications and construction
03.2024 - Current
Constructions Manager
MitchCom LLC
07.2021 - 02.2024
Constructions Manager
Atelz Inc.
04.2015 - 05.2021
Foreman/Tower Tech
Pario Solutions
01.2011 - 01.2014
Foreman
Docomo Pacific inc.
01.2007 - 01.2011
Tower Technician (Implied)
Micro Towers
01.2004 - 01.2007