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.
