Jeff Flaman

Certified Journeyman telecommunications technician with over 18 years of experience. High level of attention to detail with regards to fiber optics installation, setup, clean up and testing. Experienced in team facilitation and management as foreman team leader.

Telecommunications Technician at Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd. (2024-01 – Present)

• Servicing telecommunication equipment on heavy mining vehicles such as haul trucks, drills, road trains, and dozers to ensure continuous operation in the field.
• Installation and maintenance of point-to-point communication links, UHF/VHF radio systems, and LTE towers to enhance coverage in the pit areas.
• Managed the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of CCTV camera systems, including Axis, Pelco, and Avigilon cameras for improved site monitoring.
• Maintained Motorola two-way digital radio systems, ensuring reliable communication across the mine site.
• Oversaw the maintenance and upgrades of all fiber optic systems for both underground and surface telecommunications networks.

Senior technician / Foreman at Kent (2022-01 – 2024-12)

• Led the installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of fiber optics systems and telecommunication infrastructure in an OSP environment, ensuring high-quality work in alignment with industry standards.
• Facilitated effective communication between Project Managers, crews, and client Site Representatives to support project execution.
• Managed and oversaw field operations, ensuring compliance with project requirements, schedules, budgets, and safety/quality expectations.
• Spearheaded fiber cutovers and infrastructure relocation projects, working directly with clients to minimize downtime.
• Standardized fiber enclosure setups and splice techniques to allow for easy re-entry and future troubleshooting, improving team efficiency.
• Conducted telecom tower inspections to ensure operational safety and compliance with regulations.
• Performed PAGA system maintenance and verified that life-saving equipment was functioning correctly.
• Trained junior technicians in telecom best practices, quality control, and adherence to safety protocols.

Telecommunication Technician / Foreman at WESTERN ELECTRIC (2008-01 – 2021-12)

Note: Employment was 2008-2009 and 2012-2021

• Updated entire park from old duplex SC fiber backbone to new LC simplex system.
• Contributed significant amount of design & planning, from room design and layout to riser management.
• Coordinated between head IT and CS design core daily.
• Learned and operated CS work plan software (FDS system) giving our team an edge at managing time daily/weekly/monthly.
• Coordinated with CS IT for shutdowns / cut overs / equipment moving / network maintenance.
• Scheduled and planned 4 weeks straight of fiber cut overs with CS IT and design core to minimize park down time.
• Spliced over 5000 strands of fiber for CS project.
• Testing and fixing of fiber connections at The Bow project.
• Ran New floor installs at Bankers Hall (12 Floors) with a 18-22% profit margin per floor.
• Assist at secondary work sites as required to address critical issues.
• Plan cable pull strategies utilizing floor prints.
• Obtained clearance for high security data center to install cat6A and fiber optic cable.
• Secure and account for over $100,000 worth of equipment and materials per job.
• Liaise with electrical department to minimize disruption to production targets daily.
• Active Team Lead and Senior Technician for bankers hall for 7+ years.
• Terminated / spliced / and tested Fiber Optic cable at the Calgary international Airport (On Loan to Trotter & Morton for 6 months).

Fiber Optics Technician at TROTTER & MORTON (2009-01 – 2012-12)

• Install optical fiber cable system for the South Health Campus project.
• Actively coach colleagues on proper trade techniques while maintaining quality of work.
• Achieved a 99% success rate across all Fiber Systems around 18000 LC mechanical ends.
• Minimizing testing time and greatly reducing fixes.
• Developed a keen eye for detail and quality of work.

Journeyman in Communication Technician – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) (2013-12)

High School Diploma – Robert Southey School (2006-12)