Steve Tollefson
Medford,OR
Summary
Demonstrated success in monitoring operations, documenting data and submitting timely reports and log updates. Well-versed in scheduling and carrying out preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance procedures. Background in addressing and repairing damaged equipment. Familiar with SCADA systems and public utilities. Safety-conscious individual with extensive knowledge of handheld technologies and physical capacity to handle varying temperatures and climates with efficiency. Willing to walk long distances in all types of weather while accurately assessing meter data. Offering high level of energy and remain calm in changing weather and environmental conditions.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner
Roguetek Communications
10.2022 - Current
- Upgrade, maintain, and replace -48 Volt (50-2000 amp) DC Power Plants and Battery Backup systems for local Telecommunications and Power Company’s.
- Provide the highest quality DC Power and COEI Installations throughout the State of Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
- Strong background in “PSMCs” Power system monitor control systems
- Reading blueprints and EDP for new and additions to the environments
- Switch mode and rectifiers
- Network Equipment Installation (Fujitsu, Cienna, Cisco, Adtran, Alcatel)
Power Technician
CenturyLink
06.2017 - 10.2022
- Manage -48 Volt DC Telecommunication Power Plants in Central Offices and Microwave radio sites for Southern Oregon/Northern California.
- Perform monthly routines and maintenance for backup generators which include - Kohler, Cat, Onan.
- Operate and maintain Asco Transfer switches for network.
- Carry out monthly routines for wet cell backup batteries in Central Offices along with Valve Regulated batteries at remote terminals in the field.
- Perform battery reserve and rectifier calculations for network.
- Manage vendors for battery replacement jobs for Central Office.
Central Office Technician
CenturyLink
06.1997 - 06.2017
- Configured IP-enabled telecommunications equipment using data network communications protocols.
- Coordinated trunk testing with phone vendors to troubleshoot possible problems.
- Programmed telephone switches and responded to switch-related outages.
- Answered normal and after-hours service calls.
- Maintained records of central office equipment inventory.
- Checked new equipment installations with acceptance testing.
- Repaired and maintained circuits, cables and equipment for uninterrupted service.
- Analyze and repair alarms
- Perform quality control on circuits and network using T-berd, JDSU, EXFO test sets
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
Southern Oregon State College
Ashland, ORSome College (No Degree) -
Lane Community College
Eugene, ORSkills
- Voltage and Amperage reading
- Maintenance and Repair
- Problem Resolution
- Inspection Skills
- Safety Management
- Computer Skills
- Waste Disposal
Certification
- FCC - General Radio Operators License
- Dense Wavelengh Multiplexing Transmission and Fundamentals
Timeline
Business Owner
Roguetek Communications
10.2022 - Current
Power Technician
CenturyLink
06.2017 - 10.2022
Central Office Technician
CenturyLink
06.1997 - 06.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Criminology
Southern Oregon State College
Some College (No Degree) -
Lane Community College