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Zak Pratt

Austin

Summary

Technician with a track record of enhancing safety and efficiency in operations at Mayday Tower. Expert in electrical troubleshooting and skilled in fostering long-term partnerships. Demonstrates exceptional climbing proficiency and a commitment to continuous improvement, significantly reducing project delays through adept problem-solving and technical skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tower Technician 2

Mayday Tower
01.2022 - 10.2024
  • Assisted in rigging operations for safe hoisting of heavy equipment on towers during installation projects.
  • Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
  • Eliminated unnecessary expenses by effectively troubleshooting faulty components before replacing them entirely.
  • Rigged towers, monopoles to build new tower or collocate antenna on existing structure under FCC guidelines.
  • Safely climbed towers up to 2000 feet high for regular maintenance tasks, minimizing potential hazards onsite.
  • Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
  • Reduced equipment failures by adhering to preventive maintenance procedures diligently.
  • Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including clients and contractors, fostering long-term partnerships that benefited all involved parties.
  • Adhered to strict industry regulations and company guidelines while performing tower lighting installations, ensuring compliance at all times.
  • Performed proper maintenance of lighting equipment, ensuring safety, and quality operations.
  • Climbing towers to install and maintain equipment, such as cables and lighting, checking the tower for damage and performing simple repairs, technicians or engineers with repairs or equipment installation, ensuring safe rigging, hoisting, landing, and fastening, aiding in rescue operations if another employee falls or is injured on the tower, specialized in FCC regulation tower lighting electrical experience (both in the tower and on the ground) having to find a/c or d/c power remove lighting controller and install new equipment. knowledgeable in working in high voltage breaker boxes. Knowledgeable in running conduit, knowledgeable in electrician tools and testing. trouble shooting old systems for repair, full upgrades of tower lighting system. extensive rigging knowledgeable, climbed up at to 2,000 + feet to complete lighting repair or upgrade. Traveled the country.
  • Oversaw the removal of old lighting system including lighting controller, cable, and lights on the tower.

CMT Technician

Millennium Engineers Group
01.2021 - 12.2022
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing client outcomes and overall satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated with engineers and designers to select appropriate materials for various construction projects.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by identifying and resolving material-related challenges that arose during construction projects.
  • Exceeded customer expectations by consistently delivering high-quality, accurate, and timely material testing results to support successful completion of various construction initiatives.
  • Ensured safety compliance by performing regular inspections of construction materials and equipment.
  • Improved project timelines by providing timely and accurate test results to the project team.
  • Assisted in reducing project delays by promptly identifying material deficiencies or deviations from specifications.

Geotechnical Technician

MLA Geotechnical
10.2016 - 05.2020
  • Reduced geotechnical risks by compiling and analyzing data to create comprehensive reports for clients.
  • Performed field density tests using nuclear gauges or sand cone methods to ensure proper compaction levels were achieved during construction projects.
  • Evaluated soil liquefaction potential and provided recommendations to mitigate its adverse effects on structures during seismic events.
  • Improved project efficiency with thorough geological site assessments for construction projects.
  • Sampled and classified asphalt per TXdot specs
  • Sampled concrete for psi break strength testing to make sure its in accordance

Education

GED -

Success
Austin, TX
05-2014

Skills

  • Climbing proficiency
  • Repairs and troubleshooting
  • Heavy equipment
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Rigging
  • Electrical Removal & Installation
  • Lighting Systems
  • Electrical experience
  • Willing To Travel
  • Conduit Bending
  • Grounding Systems
  • Electrical testing knowledge
  • System Upgrades

Certification

  • OSHA Certified
  • T-Ten Certificate
  • Climber Certification
  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Tower Technician 2

Mayday Tower
01.2022 - 10.2024

CMT Technician

Millennium Engineers Group
01.2021 - 12.2022

Geotechnical Technician

MLA Geotechnical
10.2016 - 05.2020

GED -

Success

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