Douglas Edwards

Calumet City, IL ***** admkxl@r.postjobfree.com 773-***-****

Telecom Consultant / Outside Plant Engineer

Telecommunications Copper & Fiber Designer Installer Systems Technician

Dedicated telecom consultant/engineer with 10+ years of experience in DSL, MODEM, telephone, CCTV, low voltage, and fire alarm technologies. Skilled in fiber, copper, and wireless deployment project management. An expert in fiber network equipment installation, turn-up, and maintenance. Recognized for in-depth telecom knowledge, quality work, and commitment to safety, flexibility, and customer service. Motivated to deliver projects on time while working in all-weather and all-conditions environments.

AREAS OF SKILL & EXPERTISE

Aerial Design - Fiber & Copper

Buried Design - Fiber & Copper

Field Work & Site Visits

Blueprints & Specifications

Interpersonal Communication

Supply Management & Ordering

Fiber Overlay & Fiber Backbone Relief Projects

Highway Cable Reroutes

Fiber to Cell Site Initiatives

Structured Cabling Systems

Low Voltage Solutions

OPTINT, FTTC, FTTX, DAS, FTTP

DS1, DS3, OC3

ADSL, VDSL, POTS

LFCAS, AOTL

Right of Way Permitting (Municipality, City, State)

Electric / Low Voltage Fault Troubleshooting

Outside Plant Environmental & Safety

Special Circuit Design & Maintenance

Electrical & Hydraulic Equipment & Hand Tools

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Outside Plant Installation Technician (Contractor), 2020 to Present

Ledcor, Chicago, IL

Collect aerial and underground data while validating viable cost-effective path for engineering. Leverage solid understanding of telecommunications design to slash costs while ensuring quality through value engineering. Demonstrated knowledge of impact on construction, installation, and future maintenance.

Collect relevant pole information and document existing measurements and placements.

Determine ideal locations for new above-ground facilities and equipment.

Design and conduct various surveys, including underground/buried cable layout, fiber/optical network construction, and substructure site surveys and site walks.

Ensure compliance with telecom best practices by inspecting work of construction contractors.

Leverage attention-to-detail to accurately document information and depict new construction route opportunities. Take photos, create hand-drawn sketches, and write legible notes.

Installation Technician, 2018 to 2020

Adcomm Telecom, LaGrange, IN

Installed, connected, rearranged, and dismantled various forms of telephone and cable wiring for POTS, ADSL, and VDSL systems outside customer homes and businesses.

Placed materials by climbing poles, using bucket trucks, entering tunnels, laying cable and conduit, and unreeling/pulling/stringing wire and cable from pole to pole.

Utilized a wide range of light and heavy duty electrical and hydraulic equipment, as well as hand tools, and worked in various weather and geographical conditions.

Ensured customer satisfaction as primary point of contact for repairs and maintenance. Explained technology operation and repair to customers and answer questions.

Installation & Repair Technician, 2001 to 2017

AT&T, Chicago, IL

Supported positive relationships with residential and business customers by managing and completing installation and repairs for POTS and DSL service. Leveraged sidekick, ADSL, and VDSL meters to diagnose problems. Promoted customer loyalty by leveraging interpersonal skills to diagnose and solve customer problems and explain solutions.

Repaired outside plant tip and ring pair and new drop wire from terminal address. Ran circuit in central office. Installed NID and I/W wire on customer premises.

Recognized for professionalism and technical skills with numerous employer awards.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

Find & Fix Copper Wire Repair Fiber Optics Splicing Central Office Training - AT&T

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