THOMAS BADMAN
Email: ********@********.***
Address:
City: Dublin
State: GA
Zip: 31021
Country: USA
Phone: 478-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Knowledgeable assembler/tester skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and drawings. Machine Operator with positive attitude and a commitment to safety, quality, customer service and lean manufacturing.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Ceasar Rodney High School, Camden DE 1/2001 to 6/1978 (college prep)
High School Dipolma from USAF Sheppard AFB, Camden DE 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from Varian/Cpii, Camden DE 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from IBEW JATC, Camden DE 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from Power VU & Power VU, Camden DE 1/2001 to 11/2012
High School Dipolma from Motorola Digicypher I & II, Camden DE 1/2001 to 11/2012
Job History / Details:
Summary
Knowledgeable assembler/tester skilled in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams and drawings. Machine Operator with positive attitude and a commitment to safety, quality, customer service and lean manufacturing.
Highlights
Engineering/project management experience
Troubleshooting specialist
Exceptional organizational skills
Interpersonal skills
Extremely quick learner
Accomplishments
Problem Diagnosis
Used operational knowledge of systems, parts and components to solve problems that arose during assembly.
Repaired broad range of equipment including, satellite antennas, satellite transmitters ie. Varian/cpii, MCL and xiacom sspa's. modulators, encoders, upconverters, waveguide switch assemblies, video and audio distribution amplifiers, air compressors and short and long range dark fiber optic systems. using spectrum analyzers,oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, noise generators, wave form and vector scopes, frequency counters, ground resistance meters, Narda RF probes and various volt amp meters.
Experience
April 2012 to July 2012
Cal-Maine Foods Shady Dale, Georgia
Plant operations,maintenance and warehouse
Set up and operated production equipment in accordance with current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.Troubleshooted problems with equipment, devices or products.
February 2009 to December 2009
Tommy Nobis Marietta, Georgia
Assembler/tester
Actively suggested operational improvements to enhance quality, improve production times and reduce costs.Adjusted machine feed and speed if machine malfunctioned.Changed equipment over to new product.Helped achieve company goals by supporting production workers.Worked with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.
April 1999 to January 2010
Turner Broadcasting Atlanta, Georgia
Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
Performed all PMI's for all uplink, downlink and antenna system. Project manager for new teleport integrations. Projects included: Construction of new teleport to see the entire domestic arc with fixed 4.5 meter hybrid antennas. Lightning elimination grounding systems (LEC) to less than .05 to .5 ohms with dissipation arrays and grounding wells. Commissioned a dual path dark fiber optic distribution from the new facility to Turner entertainment and CNN center. Upgrade from analog to digital for all services. Removal of 250 ft UHF tower from the middle of the existing antenna farm. Flyaway engineer for remote coverage of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
February 1990 to April 1999
Major electric/Evergreen electric/Valley electric Everett, Washington
IBEW local 191 low voltage electrician
Systems installed and tested: HVAC controls, redundant generator configurations, CO2 sensors and exhaust fans, air handlers, heat pumps, VAV;s, All sensors and control panels. Simplex fire alarm systems for the Key arena and the port of Seattle. CAT5 computer systems for Microsoft and Seattle area schools.Troubleshooted electrical/electronic control circuits.Worked on projects, which provided value to the department, the company, and the client base.
May 1987 to September 1990
Viacom Everett, Washington
Headend and Line technician
Headend and line technician. Responsible for RF collection and distribution. Service technician for trunk and feeder system. Equipment worked on: trunk amplifiers, line extenders, RF combiners and all Headend antennas and receivers.Troubleshooted electrical/electronic control circuits.
April 1983 to November 1987
Wold Communications Los Angeles, California
Satellite Earthstation Supervisor
Supervisor of the Satellite Earthstation. Responsible for all online systems and assigning projects to personnel and overseeing safety procedures. I performed follow up inspections and testing of all assigned work at the Earthstation. Responsible for the scheduling of all personnel.Troubleshooted electrical/electronic control circuits.Maintained customer records, using automated systems.Worked on projects, which provided value to the department, the company, and the client base.
October 1978 to March 1983
United States Air Force Overseas, Italy Naples, Aviano
Telecommunication Operations Specialist
Telecommunications facilities operations and operational maintenance.Troubleshooted electrical/electronic control circuits.Maintained customer records, using automated systems.
Education
1978 Ceasar Rodney High School Camden, Delaware
High School Diploma college prep
Graduated with 21 credits.
1979 USAF Sheppard AFB Wichita Falls, Texas
certificate telecommunications
Learned basic aspects of the career field prior to reassignment.
2001 Varian/Cpii New York, New York
certificate transmitter gen II,III,IV
Learned troubleshooting procedures and identifying problems early. Preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
1991 IBEW JATC Mt Vernon, Washington
certified rating low voltage
Low Voltage circuit design and troubleshooting. CAT 5 computer systems.
1999 Power VU & Power VU Toronto, Ontario
Certificate Digital video compression
Set up of programs, encryption, and troubleshooting procedures. Trouble shot problems created by the instructor within a specific time frame.
2000 Motorola Digicypher I & II San Diego, California
Certificate Digital video compression
Troubleshooting, program set up, encryption and maintenace.