HOWARD COMBS

**** **** **** ******, ******** Heights, OH 44125

C: 216-***-**** adworw@r.postjobfree.com

Career Overview

Communications Technician with extensive expertise and training in field engineering and maintenance for switching stations and voice and data communications systems. Detailed and analytical with the ability to troubleshoot and to quickly identify and remedy functionality errors to maintain clear and uninterrupted communication. A strong leader skilled in motivating teams in efficient and thorough operations.

Technical Profile

Switching Centers: Expertise in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair for LTE and CDMA base transceiver stations and switching centers

Communications Equipment: Highly knowledgeable with naval, aircraft and onshore communications systems and components including transmitters, receivers and antennas

Test Collection and Analysis: Proficient with test equipment including T-1 testers, spectrum analyzers, transmission line sweepers, ground fault detectors and volt and ohm meters

Building Supervision: Expert in security and supervision of backup generators, HVAC, battery backup, office and cube space, lighting and parking lots. Highly knowledgeable with building DAS systems including BTS, smallcell, femtocell, picocell and repeater feds

Documentation and Reporting: Expert in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Outlook and Excel. Proficient with PowerPoint and Access

Awards and Recognitions

Achieved the 15 Year Dedicated and Distinguished Service award, Ericsson Communications, 2015

Received five Outstanding Technician Awards for volunteering to travel to high profile disasters including Northeast Blackout (2003) and Hurricanes Isabel (2003), Katrina (2005), Irene (2011) and Sandy (2012)

Received Good Conduct Medal, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist and Navy Achievement Medal with the US Navy

Work Experience

PEARCE SERVICES June 2022-present

OSP Field Engineer

Identify, photograph, & document detailed information of required facilities, including cables, poles, terminals, pedestals, handholes, & other outside plant infrastructure

Capture accurate measurements of attachment heights, span distances, utility structures, & distances from existing/proposed OSP facilities to centerlines, property lines, and curb lines

Identify power and communication facilities and ownership on utility poles.

Record bonding, grounding, guying, and anchor information

Deliver detailed field notes & photographs to the engineering team

Identify relevant obstructions to fiber placement and provide a proposed mitigation strategy

Understanding of OSP construction techniques

Ability to read and understand digital GIS maps, conduit records, and layout drawings

Be able to effectively utilize tools, such as measuring wheels, height sticks, pull finders, GPS devices, MH/HH hooks, & laser rangefinder

Able to use electronic devices, such as iPad, iPhone, laptop, file sharing, email, etc.

Can decipher between a quality design and a flawed design and takes the initiative to contact the design team to suggest change solutions

Updating completion dates and relevant information in Insite related to the job

The ability to perform independently with minimal supervision, exercising latitude to achieve daily objectives

Work with Engineering and Field Engineering team to complete all job tasks and resolve any client issues

Regular, punctual, and predictable attendance is required in order to support the needs of the team and the customer

TrueNet Communications June 2021-June 2022

Quality Control Field Technician

The Quality Control Technician inspects work performed by client employees, internal employees, or client subcontractors. Work is inspected for process and specification compliance against company/client guidelines. Inspect assigned work locations for compliance with client or company specifications and guidelines.

Essential Position Functions

Inspections may include but are not limited to work safety, installation, and troubleshooting compliance.

Use appropriate testing equipment based upon client specifications.

Assist in preparing and developing inspection instructions and procedures.

Develop and create project specific checklists and standards.

Record and document inspection results and findings in applicable data sheets and forms.

Complete and submit inspection documentation to the appropriate supervisory personnel.

Ensure completion of inspections in a timely manner and track/report activities and metrics.

Drive safely to work sites and comply with all company/client safety standards.

Follow company/client standards by using related technical documentation.

Deliver feedback and supplemental training to employees/contractors as required.

Sunless Inc January 2018 - November 2020

Phone/Service Technician

Assisted all Salon owners and employees with maintenance and repair of all Sunless tanning booths and handheld equipment via email, phone calls, texts and in person.

Johnson Controls August 2017 – January 2018

Inspector

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries.

Inspect systems to locate hazardous conditions and fire code violations such as electrical wiring problems and inadequate or non-functional equipment

Identify corrective actions necessary to bring equipment into compliance with applicable fire codes, laws, regulations, and standards

Inspect and test fire protection and/or fire detection systems to verify that such systems are installed in accordance with appropriate laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards

Nextel/Sprint Cleveland, OH January 2000 - January 2015

Field Technician II and Switch Technician I

Sprint and Nextel merged, technicians were outsourced to Ericsson Communications to assist with switch center maintenance and repair.

Maintained over 300 Sprint, Nextel CDMA, iDEN and LTE base transceiver stations and wireless switching centers

Coordinated and monitored over 125 Clearwire WiMax LTE sites and a WiMax LTE switching center.

Supervised, scheduled and managed up to 10 vendors in the installation and unscheduled maintenance and modification for Sprint wireless centers

Created, corrected and revised neighbor lists and made recommendations on radio power settings

Optimized network indicators including dropped or blocked calls, and handoff failures

Monitored and evaluated facilities, hardware, software and programs and made recommendations on technology settings and upgrades

Expert at monitoring, troubleshooting and optimizing network indicators and technical failures

United States Navy

Radioman Second Class, Honorably Discharged December 1987 - September 1999

Served on two tours of service in Yokosuka, Japan, and participated in Desert Shield and Desert Storm

Maintained Navy communications systems and components on ships, aircraft and on-shore facilities using various frequencies in the ELF, VLF, LF, MF, HF, VHF, UHF, SHF and EHF spectrums.

Monitored and maintained voice and data circuits between ships within a battle group and allied units

Synchronized message systems for general broadcasts as well as unit-specific messages

Managed and disposed of classified material according to procedures to ensure all security measures were attained

Education and Training

Technical Field Training and Certifications

Sprint/Nextel - Cleveland, OH

Mobile Switching Center Technician

Switch Technician) Level 1

Field Service Engineer Level 1

Field Technician Level 2

High School Diploma

Cleveland Central Catholic High School - Cleveland, OH 1987

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