Mac-Intosh Mamombe

Dynamic Optical Fibre Cabling Engineer with expertise in installation and testing, previously at Edge Telecommunications S.A. Proficient in interpreting detailed drawings and maintaining deadline compliance. A skilled communicator fostering team co-operation whilst ensuring project precision. Achieved seamless fibre splicing with minimal signal loss, driving network performance improvements. Dedicated to upholding engineering standards and safety excellence.

Telecommunications Engineer - Edge Telecommunications Int. - Manchester, MAN

(2022-11 - 2026-08)

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills and strong customer focus as the roles involve interacting with our customers/clients
• Competent in using manual tools
• Ability to read DBYD (Dial Before You Dig) plans
• Ability to locate underground services
• Ability to operate a Grundomat, jack hammer and other civils equipment
• Machine operation
• Hardware installation
• Installation
• Maintenance and repairs
• Materials testing
• Deadline compliance
• Equipment inspection
• Optic Fibre blowing/floating using technical equipment
• Install, pull, and route fibre optic cables in diverse environments (ducts, trenches, poles, buildings, etc.) adhering to industry standards, specifications, and safety regulations
• Prepare work sites, including setting up safety barriers, cones, and appropriate signage
• Perform roding and roping, and utilise cable pulling equipment
• Interpret and work from engineering diagrams, schematics, and detailed fibre network designs
• Identify and select appropriate fibre optic cables and components for each installation
• Execute splicing of fibre optic cables, ensuring minimal signal loss and optimal performance
• Prepare fibre ends for splicing, including stripping, cleaning, and accurate cleaving
• Operate and maintain fusion splicers, cleavers, and other specialist splicing tools
• Install and manage fibre within various enclosures, splice trays, and distribution frames
• Conduct testing of fibre optic networks using specialised equipment such as Optical Loss Test Sets (OLTS – Power Meter and Light Source)
• Maintain accurate records of all work performed, including splice diagrams, test results, materials used, and time spent
• Complete job sheets, risk assessments, and other administrative documentation meticulously
• Provide regular progress updates to Project Managers and relevant stakeholders
• Installing external telecommunication infrastructure including underground ducts/conduits and pits
• Installing/hauling external telecommunication cables, both aerial/overhead and underground cables
• Installing internal cable trays and data cables
• Installing internal telecommunication devices including switches/routers, NTDs, telephone, and PCs
• Maintaining telecommunication infrastructure including pits and ducts/conduit pipes
• Repairing damaged ducts/conduits pipes
• Maintaining the access network, both copper and fibre cables
• Trenching
• Rod & Roping (Pipe proofing)
• Clearing Blockages in Underground Pipes
• Locating and exposing buried pits and cleaning them
• Building joint closures such as DJL, FJL and BJLs for both aerial and underground cables
• Slicing and testing both copper cables and fibre cables
• Performing optical power meter, OTDR and Insertion Loss Testing of optical fibres
• Perform troubleshooting using the OTDR
• Labelling cables and network devices to required standards
• Scope of works preparation, material ordering and reconciliation
• As-Built Documentation including red lines
• Setting up worksites and traffic management, ensuring the safety of the worksites
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety requirements including Risk Assessments

Civil operative - Edge Telecommunications S.A - Capetown, Western Cape

(2018-09 - 2022-10)

• Followed all safety protocols and procedures
• Operated and monitored production machines, driving product quality standards
• Used work instructions to assemble components in specified sequences
• Manual Trenching for underground duct installation
• Ensured timely completion of all production tasks
• Reinstating trenched area which includes brick paving, hot or cold asphalt paving etc.
• Compiling daily production report
• Interpreting engineering plans and executing the job as per plan
• Making necessary plan changes in the event of unexpected obstacles of planned work
• Operate a Grundomat, compactor, jack hammer roller compactor and various hand tools

IT Network Cabling. Optic fibre course - Udemy (2024-02 - 2024-02)