Donald Hall

**** *********** **. *******, ***** *7065

Phone: 832-***-**** . Email: acvv0q@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain a position, in an environment, that would foster the continued growth of my results oriented management style and outstanding experience. I am seeking opportunities with a growth-oriented company that encourages an entrepreneur atmosphere and empowers their associates to succeed.

Key Skills

RF and Microwave

Intelligent Grid Technology

Strong knowledge of various database systems

Installation and Field Testing

Preventative Maintenance

Interpreting program directives and technical documentations

Work Experience

CENTERPOINT ENERGY – Houston, Texas June 2010 to Present

Field Engineer

Smart/Intelligent Grid Technology Innovator, providing innovative remote communication to multiple vendors including ABB, Siemens, National Instruments, SEL). Utilizing the latest communication technology such as WIMAX, LTE, Qualcomm’s GOBI Technology with cyber security.

Responsibilities

Responsible for design, engineering and constructing communication systems (Microwave and SCADA Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition.)

Direct projects assignment by management by planning course of action, material resources, and monitoring progress.

Develop long term plans for updating equipment, adding, capabilities, enhancing exiting systems, and providing improved communication.

Develops, submits, and administer Units and project budgets, including internal and external clients’ needs to affect completion of scheduled project and goals.

RAYTHEON – Texarkana, Texas December 2008 to June 2010

Field Engineer/Patriot Missile

Responsible for performing a variety of duties related to enhancing maintenance effectiveness and efficiency of the Patriot Missile.

Responsibilities

Mechanically assembling and disassembling of the Patriot Missile to include electronic testing and troubleshooting

Work with a high degree of independence and technically responsible for the quality and accuracy of my work. Keep my peers aware of any modifications, updates and all changes.

Pre-inspect prior to build-up and develop, recommend changes prior to build-up, inspect the missiles after it is fully assembed to meet all requirements of United States Army.

Review applicable computer-controlled tests, review test results in order to troubleshoot procedures as well as repetitive maintenance as required.

Develop and recommend changes to Facility Manager relative disposition of missiles from data received.

Remove units under tests, troubleshooting, repair and/or replace malfunctioned system components to facilitate continuation of test analyzes printout to locate area not meeting missile specifications.

Utilizes schematics engineering production system, subsystems test requirements, prints, written procedures, oral instructions requiring an extensive knowledge of electronics theory and practice, to include solid state devices.

Knowledge of RF and microwave principles automatic phase control systems, hydraulics to test, identify defects, repair/replace, tune and align components, circuits that may need to be replace due to defective units.

Ensure maintenance of lot integrity when replacing parts or components to assure validity of trend analyses determined by the central data bank.

Knowledge of quality assurance methods, principles, and practices to evaluate depots conformance to specified quality requirements to assure procedure/ processes adequately control of the quality of the Patriot missile.

Input of data related to the missile into EDCS and Q& R database.

Knowledge of interpreting program directives, technical documentations, developing/ adapting, implementing, monitoring complex evaluation/audit and procedures when there are no precedents.

Ability to plan, conduct extensive audits/evaluations, analyzing performance data from varies sources to make sound recommendations for corrections action of the product, process and quality system deficiencies.

VERIZON WIRELESS August 1996 to November 2008

Field Service Engineer/RF Wireless Engineer

Responsible for 30+ cellular sites in the Houston and surrounding areas

Responsibilities

Experience with Microwave and RF Technology

Strong knowledge and functionality of CDMA and EVDO

Experience in conducting preventative maintenance

Experience in isolating and resolving complex issues at BTS cell site

Experience with T-1 Architecture and Microwave Theory

Knowledge of Aligning sites in accordance with FCC regulations

Knowledgeable of IP and Data Networking Fundamentals

Knowledgeable of Fujitsu 4000 and 8000 Microwave

Knowledgeable of Ethernet over the Microwave Transport / Backhaul

Knowledgeable of T-1, T-3, OCN and OC3

Knowledgeable of 3G, TCPIP

Knowledgeable of Anritsu Site Master, Nettek, and Spectrum Analyzer

Responsible for development and implementation of numerous cell sites

Experience in the installation, maintenance, repair of microcomputers and peripherals with demonstrated knowledge of Network, utilizing DEC, VAX equipment

Education/ Certifications:

Jefferson State Jr. College – Birmingham, AL Associates of Applied Science: Electric Engineering Technology

University of Alabama – Tuscaloosa, AL

Bachelors of Science: Electric Engineering Technology

United States Army – November 1982 to 1985

MOS Petroleum Supply Specialist and Aircraft Mechanic

Maintenance of UH1 Bell Huey Helicopters

Maintenance of UHF and VHF radios

References available upon request

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