Engineer Technician
Resume:
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JOSÉ R. HERNÁNDEZ
FIELD AND TOWER TECHNICIAN
EXPERTISE
Install, test, optimize, commission, replace, upgrade and repair microwave and cellular radio antenna equipment and systems,
communication towers and support structures.
Erect and perform inspection, preventative and predictive maintenance of towers, grounding systems and transmission lines to
restore internal and external structural integrity due to time erosion, stress or weather related damage.
Familiar with multiple technologies and platforms including voice cells infrastructure, communications, networking and RF
concepts and AC/DC power.
Operate state-of-the-art safety and access equipment including tower baskets, fall protection and up-tower self-rescue systems.
Certification - e-RailSAFE System Badge.
EXPERIENCE
NEXIUS SOLUTIONS- Ft. Wayne, IN 2013-Present
Midwest Area / Installations & Service Division
Field Service Technician and Engineer
Plan and direct crews in the installation, testing, turn-up and maintenance of microwave towers and communication equipment to meet the
evolving demands of major accounts such as Sprint and serve as technical lead fabricating custom tower solutions to ensure projects
meet schedules and site surveys. As lead, program communication equipment including Radwin and DragonWave, conduct final fault
tolerance testing using JDSU, Aritsu, Fluke Networks, and manage project closeouts packages.
Applied technical and organizational acuity to develop improved work plans keeping projects on track.
FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES VENTURES LLC – Chicago, IL 2012– 2013
Midwest Area / Installations & Service Division
Field Service Technician and Engineer
Plan and direct crews in the installation, testing, turn-up and maintenance of microwave towers and communication equipment to meet the
evolving demands of major accounts such as Verizon, Samsung and Sprint and serve as technical lead fabricating custom tower solutions
to ensure projects meet schedules and site surveys. As lead, program communication equipment including Radwin and DragonWave,
conduct final fault tolerance testing using JDSU, Aritsu, Fluke Networks, and manage project closeouts.
Applied technical and organizational acuity to develop improved work plans keeping projects on track.
AERONET WIRELESS - San Juan, PR 2010 – 2012
Field & Tower Technician
Formed part of “work at height” team contributing to the proper installation, maintenance and repair of microwave and radio frequency
systems, antennas, transmission lines and equipment, and towers to support wireless communication networks for residential and
commercial accounts working at heights up 300 feet. Performed a variety of technical functions including the installation and testing of
fiber optic, EtherNet and RF network cabling, connectors and terminations, as well as network synchronization requiring ability to think
quickly, problem solve and reengineer when things don’t go according to plan.
José R. Hernández 2
ETHICON LLC - San Juan, PR 2009 – 2010
Warehouse Clerk
Received, verified, logged and stored inbound SKUs for a leading surgical/hospital manufacturer at central warehouse, processed
outbound orders via JD Edwards system and prepared all shipping documents for transit to Miami, Florida site.
Operated motorized forklift with zero accidents.
Reorganized warehouse stocking processes in alignment with OSHA standards and safety protocols, reducing on-site incidents.
NEPTUNO NETWORK - San Juan, PR 2007 – 2008
Field & Tower Technician
Served for the largest ISP in Puerto Rico providing technical expertise in communication tower, base station and transmitter equipment
installations and fiber optic cabling to support a wide range of broadband services using state-of-the art AB-Access product line Axxcelera.
IVAX PHARMACEUTICALS - Cidra, PR 2002 – 2006
Inventory Control Operator (2003-2006)
Managed physical inventory counts of raw materials, finished goods, packaging and filling materials for manufacturing site following FIFO
methodology. Prepared documentation and facilitated disposal of expired, damaged or contaminated materials and Rx products following
safety guidelines.
Selected to lead seven-member warehouse team during site closing with oversight for planning, coordinating and managing the
movement of all inventories to various sites across the globe, meeting deadline and budgeted resources.
Continued…
Warehouse Operator (2002-2003)
Provided essential warehouse operations support via the receipt, handling, and dispatch of controlled substances and other approved
materials for production use following SOP, FDA and cGMP processes. Sampled received materials and served as “white room” tester
assessing sterility of materials.
Packaging and Manufacturing Operator (2002)
Coordinated availability of raw materials, set up and operated table production equipment mixing active ingredients within sterile
environment.
Entrepreneurial Involvements
RH LANDSCAPING - San Juan, PR 2002 – 2011
Owner
Developed concept, launched, and managed small landscape solution and maintenance service company. Designed low-cost, highly
effective drainage systems and watering solutions for residential and commercial clients based purely on a referral basis. Directed all
operational decisions, purchasing, client solutions and service quality measures.
Education / Professional Training
MECH TECH COLLEGE - Caguas, PR
Industrial Electromechanical Diploma 2002
Plague Control and Management, RH Landscaping, 2008
Fiber Optic Cabling - Neptuno Networks, 2007
Forklift Training / Hazardous Materials Waste and Disposal / Document Compliance / GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), IVAX
Pharmaceuticals, 2003
Licensure / Certifications
Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue Certification
Heavy License, Category 9, 4356397
IT Proficiency
MAC / PC; MS Office, JD Edwards: Networking: LAN/ Telecommunication Programming, Routers, GPS, Microwave
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