Jeff Dietz

Over 25 years' experience in the telecommunications industry, specializing in construction implementations of FTTH, and FTTP networks underground, and aerial fiber optic platforms. Proficient in reading and updating ROW as-built and CAD drawings and red-lining construction drawings. Strong working knowledge of ROW Safety standard practices.

Expert in utilizing mapping software programs: Field Maps, Procure, GIS, ARCGIS, VETRO and OCIUS-X (Ox Fiber). Strong ability to identify underground utilities.

Working knowledge of standard practices: NESC, ANSI and NEC/FOA. Experienced in telecom equipment installation, upgrades, maintenance, and testing including DC power specialist, Power plant swaps, BDFB, battery plant new installation and swaps, dc power upgrades for cellular and Central Offices. Skilled in fusion splicing fiber optic cable, low voltage copper installation and testing, and leading responsibilities of outside plant and inside plant operations.

Excellent training and troubleshooting skills with experience in Sonet equipment maintenance, DC Power Plants, Fiber Optic cable splicing and the construction of FTTH, FTTP. Contracted to US Armed Forces for infrastructure designing with Secret Security Clearance since 2006. Expert in fiber optic cable restoration on both ADSS and dielectric cable using Sumitomo and Fujikura fusion splice equipment.

Effectively communicate complicated concepts in an understandable manner. Strong supervisory skills with experience in hiring, training, motivation, and evaluation. Skilled in problem solving and providing solutions with excellent qualifications in leadership and interpersonal communications.

Persuasive communicator with ability to work with culturally diverse audiences and public speaking experience.

OSP Network Construction Supervisor/Inspector - Turnkey Networks Solutions - Caledonia, MI 49316

(2024-04)

Maintaining an understanding of the specifications, standard practices and safety

• Conduct walk-outs, inspect aerial and underground infrastructure in accordance to standards
• Manage OSP construction, with accordance to documentation, as-built and CAD drawings
• Monitor budget cost to stay within its parameter
• Responds to utility strikes, and conducts investigations
• Conducts weekly audits on contractors and employees, all safety, construction and quality practices
• Contractor and employee training
• Update and red-line with the use of GIS/AIG systems and software

Construction Supervisor - TrueLine Infrastructure Solutions INC. (Atlantic Engineering Group) - Melbourne FL

(2021-04 - 2024-03)

• Responsible for supervising employees and contractors
• Responsible for implementing safety and design practices and standards
• Works closely with MDOT(Michigan Department of Transportation) ROW standards
• Training employees and contractors on the industry's safety, design and construction practices to utilize for FTTH and FTTP
• Accountable for designing, updating and red-lining mapping applications but not limited to: AUTO CAD, FIELD MAPS, OCUIS OX FIBER
• Utilizing software programs: GIS, ARCGIS
• Implementing underground and aerial platforms safety, quality and design standards
• Performing daily audits on the employees and contractors progress
• Responsible for billing
• Lead safety meetings before every project
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to contractors and Jr employees
• Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards
• Proficient in aerial and underground construction standards (NESC, ANSI, NEC and FOA)
• Ability to obtain ROW permits
• Ability to utilize Microsoft 365, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint

OSP/ Construction Supervisor - Point Broadband LLC - Fremont, MI 49412

(2017-08 - 2021-04)

Responsible for all of Leelanau County MI FOC Routes

• Overseeing the OSP construction for aerial and underground FTTH, FTTP installation
• Design and update CAD drawings, red-line and as-builts
• OTDR readings, documenting, and troubleshooting
• FOC testing and documenting
• FOC fusion splicing
• Equipment and Optics installation and testing
• Training technicians/contractors
• Operating bucket truck and climbing
• Utilizing mapping software GIS and other platforms
• Proficient in the industry safety and construction standards

ISP/OSP Field Engineer - DRS-TSI - Fort Mammoth New Jersey/Kabul Afghanistan and throughout

(2009-03 - 2011-09)

• Accountable leading (Project Management) (PM) day to day operations and the implementation of infrastructures for ISP/OSP
• Working hand and hand with engineering and the customer for project completion efforts
• Perform functional allocation to identify required tasks and their interrelationships
• Analyzes user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements
• Training employees on installation, testing and how to utilize I3MP, BICSI standard and their abilities as a network installer but not limited to... fiber optic network backbones, network equipment, DC Power installation, testing and turn-up
• Identifies resources required for each task
• Provides daily supervision and direction to support staff

US BASE ISP/OSP OPERATIONS ENGINEER - MISSION FIRST GROUP - Bagram Afghanistan AFB

(2006-12 - 2009)

• Accountable for engineering, design, and implementation of infrastructures for ISP/OSP
• Maintain current records and CAD drawings; participate in all aspects of training of military personnel
• Analyze user needs to determine functional and cross-functional requirements Developed function requirements for complex integrated ADP systems
• Responsible overseeing the construction and documentation of ISP/OSP networks of four forward operating bases and one US airbase in Afghanistan
• Trained soldiers in implementation for telecom including fiber optic splicing, copper splicing, testing and installation of network equipment and tactical DC Power backup installation and testing

OSP NETWORK TECHNICIAN AND TECH CONTROLLER - ITT SYSTEMS DIVISION - White Plains, NY / Afghanistan

(2006-08 - 2006-12)

• Operated and maintained all base level communications
• Installed, maintained, and performed troubleshooting on fiber and copper infrastructure for telephone and video network communications
• Installed, maintained Tech Control Facility equipment and security operations

SENIOR FIELD TECHNICIAN - GEORGIA PUBLIC WEB - Atlanta, GA

(2002-02 - 2006-08)

• Worked independently, under general supervision maintaining 48 Fiber Optic network facilities throughout the states of GA, FL, and TN
• Responsible for Outside Plant Operations on a large fiber optic network and emergency response with OPGW, ADSS fiber optic cable
• Located underground utilities by utilizing Radio Detection equipment
• Involved with engineering/installation of fiber optic electronic equipment and cable
• Provided second level support on telecommunications equipment, worked closely with sales teams to close accounts; supervised contractors in the field
• Test/turned up Sonet electronic equipment and circuits
• Maintained DC power plants, HVAC, Generators

SENIOR FIELD TECHNICIAN - BROADWING COMMUNICATIONS - College Park, GA

(1997 - 2002-03)

• Maintained fiber optic network facilities and regens throughout GA, FL, AL, SC, and NC
• Maintenance and construction of Optical Power Ground Wire on the Georgia Power, Florida Power ROW
• Located underground utilities by utilizing Radio Detection equipment
• Tested and turned up Sonet electronic equipment
• Performed fusion and mechanical splicing of numerous types of fiber optic cable, and copper
• Trained customers and technicians on Sonet equipment and DC power plants
• Involved face to face with high profile customers to assure customer satisfaction
• Implemented Bell Core standards
• Hands on experience with numerous types of telecommunication electronic equipment
• LAN/WAN CAT 3, CAT 5