RICHARD M. ROBBINS
***** ********* **** • Winslow, AR 72959
682-***-**** or message 682-***-****
**************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated professional and U.S. Army veteran with proven leadership skills. Accomplished in project management with proven success in the Telecom and Railroad industries. Hardworking Project Manager gifted with hitting performance specifications to meet client expectations. Exhibits technical skills when using project management methodologies and tools to increase productivity. Works well in both a team environment, as well as independently.
SKILLS
•Voice, Data, P.A., CCTV, Security, Multi-media, Nurse Call, Access Control, Fiber splicing, testing, labeling and documentation per BICSI standards.
•Design build-out of CDs and TRs.
•Familiar with all ANSI/TIA/EIA cabling standards and the National Electric Code.
•Terminating jacks, patch panels, 66 and 110 blocks.
•SC/ST/FC/LC connectors with crimp, cleave, and splicing techniques.
• Adds, moves/removal, changes and upgrades.
• Test, troubleshoot and document test results for cabling.
• Testing and terminating fiber optic cables.
•10+ years reading and understanding schematics, wiring diagrams, layouts, and blueprints.
• Reconfigure blueprints to ensure correct placement and installation of equipment.
• Conduct / Attend job site surveys, project planning and progress meetings.
• Train and mentor employees, plan, assign and direct work and performance evaluations.
•Leadership skills, ensuring continuity of projects, overseeing documentation, responsible for customer interactions.
• OSHA - 30-hour OSHA certified.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
October 2014 - July 2022
BNSF Contractor - Tek Systems
Fort Worth, TX 76177
Project Manager / PTC Engineer
Responsible for running crews all over the United States for PTC (Positive Train Control) Wayside, Base and locomotive tower and radio installations. PTC is a system of functional requirements for monitoring and controlling train movements. Inspected and signed off on Quality assurance completion documentation. Tested for shorts and grounds between communication equipment and antennas with Byrd meters. Responsible for cable locates around bungalows and antenna platforms. Oversee PTC and ARLS antenna installation confirming azimuth and locations of installation. OPAC radios for communication with headquarters in Fort Worth, TX. Troubleshooting all equipment when required. Tested Polyphasers and GPS antennas with Byrd meter prior to initial communications. Tested LMR 600 compression connectors for shorts and grounds. Inspected towers and delivery of materials from Hi- rail.
November 2012 - October 2014
M.C. Dean
Dulles, VA 20166
Foreman/Crew Leader
Design/build out data centers and telecom rooms for Parkland Hospital, Dallas, TX. Installation of all low voltage integrated systems, Fusion splicing, ISP/OSP installation.
March 2010 - November 2012
Integrated Communication Systems
Haltom City, TX 76117
Telecom Specialist
Service calls for the State of Texas and across the United States. New installations, installing Cisco routers, as well as switches, ensure installation of TCP/IP and VOIP is correct and operating normally. Install all low voltage wiring for the CCTV, Security and Local Sound. Installation of CAT 6 and 6a voice and data systems. Certify systems with Fluke DTX 1850, fiber adapters (single mode/multimode).
March 1999 – February 2010
Lone Star Communications, Inc.
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Project Manager
Managed multiple projects ensuring all contractual parameters were met or exceeded including, system analysis, scheduling, product requisitioning, equipment integration, certified installations of voice, data, healthcare, fire alarm, security, access control, intercom, and sound systems and have worked extensively with RF. Managing multiple projects simultaneously in various school districts and medical facilities throughout Texas and Oklahoma. Ran cabling group operations, assigned personnel to various projects as demand required, tracked job hours, materials, and progress. Close out documentation, troubleshooting and resolution of TCP/IP networks over LAN/WAN topologies. Provide cost analysis and planning.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(COURSES/CERTIFICATIONS)
NSCA, BICSI, PANDUIT, ORTRONICS
ICC-Certified, Network Cable Systems (Ber-Tek)
CDT Fiber Optics, Managing Multiple Projects (Skill Path),
Fundamentals of Successful Project Management
CAT 6a Installation Panduit
Fiber Termination Training (Corning)
Confined Space Certified
Lift Certified