Objectives To obtain a position, within a reputable organization, in which I will find new challenges and opportunities, while utilizing the experience and knowledge I have gained during my 25+ years in the electrical construction industry. Summary Over twenty-five years in the electrical construction industry, both in the field, and in the role of supervisor/foreman. Extensive experience organizing and tracking projects, procuring material, permits and sub-contractors, addressing employee and customer issues, and finding beneficial solutions to often uncommon challenges. My time in the fast paced wireless communication industry, in particular, has involved very demanding customers, extremely tight deadlines, long hours, heavy workloads, and the need for out-of-the-box thinking to solve unique problems. Skills ~ Knowledge ~ Abilities New construction, renovations, service and repair Industrial, commercial and residential experience All types of conduit installation, through 4. Cable tray, bus duct and duct bank installation Installing, maintaining and repairing switchboards, panelboards, transformers, safety switches, motor controls, etc. Equipment operation excavators, forklifts, skid steers, man lifts, etc. Standby generator and ATS installation DC wiring, power plants and battery back-up system installation and upgrades Data and fiber cabling installation Obstruction lighting installation and repair Fire alarm system installation Wireless telecommunication site installations and upgrades Site grounding installations, upgrades and testing RF transmission line testing (PIM/Sweep testing) Able to read and interpret blueprints, schematics and specifications Progress tracking and reporting Highlights Good communication skills Proficient with MS Office Excellent driving record Safety oriented Goal Oriented Organized and clean cut
Experience 2004 to Present Electrical Construction Supervisor KDM Sales & Service, Inc. Covington, Louisiana Oversee all electrical construction activities Responsible for the installation/upgrade of electrical and grounding systems, radio equipment, DC power systems and standby generators at new and existing telecommunication sites. Personnel training Advise management regarding safety protocol, installation methods, project scheduling and quality control Projects Include o New tower sites / collocates o New radio equipment installations o Site grounding system installation and modifications o Fiber/Telco upgrades at telecommunication sites o Generator / ATS installation and replacement o Ground resistance testing, PIM/Sweep testing and site audits o CALF/COW/TOW Deployments Noteworthy 2011-2014 Verizon Wireless 4G Deployment: Responsible for the successful acquisition, deployment, installation and testing of thousands of 4G LTE and AWS radio cabinets throughout the Gulf Coast 2010-2012 Verizon Wireless / Alltel Integration Project: Responsible for the successful installation, relocation, and decommissioning of radio equipment at hundreds of sites throughout the Gulf Coast, following Verizon s acquisition of Alltel. 2010-2012 Verizon Wireless Fiber Upgrade Project: Responsible for the successful installation of new fiber service conduit to hundreds of sites throughout Louisiana. 2005 Hurricane Katrina Recovery: Rebuilt dozens of cell sites in hurricane ravaged areas, in the immediate aftermath of the storm, to restore wireless services as quickly as possible.
2001 to 2004 Owner (Self-Employed) Beacon Services Baton Rouge, Louisiana Engaged in general cell site maintenance and obstruction lighting repair 1992 to 2001 Electrician / Electrical Supervisor Total Electrical Services, Inc. Baton Rouge, Louisiana Electrical new construction, renovations, maintenance and repair, in a variety of industrial, commercial and residential settings o Schools o Hospitals o Office Buildings o Retail spaces o Refineries o Production facilities o Restaurants 1989 to 1992 Electrician Hendrickson Electric, Inc. Melbourne, Florida Electrical new construction, renovations, maintenance and repair, in a variety of commercial and residential settings o Custom homes o Restaurants o Motels o Sod fields
Certifications I currently hold the following licenses, or I am the qualifying party for the license held by my present employer Texas Master Electrician Texas Electrical Contractor Louisiana Electrical Contractor Mississippi Electrical Contractor Alabama Electrical Contractor New Orleans Master Electrician Many counties, parishes and towns throughout the above states Other CPR TWIC Class D (Chauffeur s) Driver s License
Professional References Christopher "Chip" Sanches Principal Engineer - Construction Verizon Wireless - HGC Network Implementation Baton Rouge, Louisiana Lyman Ramsay Vice President / COO Gulf Equipment Corp Theodore, Alabama David Comeaux Project Manager Daley Tower Service, Inc. Carencro, Louisiana Duane Cross Principal Engineer Project Mgt/Implementation Verizon Wireless Houston/Gulf Coast