David Anthony Breneman

4647 S. Bonnie Brae St.

Argyle, TX 76226

dab76er@yahoo.com

(214)931-9838

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Professional Summary

Lead Field Testing Technician/Construction Manager with 10 years of safety and quality work implementations from new builds, structural modifications, software/firmware updating, equipment testing, troubleshooting, designing, and maintaining the telecommunication field. Managed, supervised, trained, and direct internal crews along with subcontractors working multiple projects using various analog and digital test equipment to verify: RF frequency specifics, spectrum analyzation, AC/DC voltage rectifiers, signal wave lengths, dB and watt readings. Multiple computer based scripts systems for cellular networking, IT, RF monitoring, combined with microwave ring networks, antenna utilization, and back haul design. Analyze and log calibration data measurements, read blue prints and red line construction drawings for accuracy, create Excel trackers, final closeout documentation reporting of inventory, performance testing, and equipment to various carriers including: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, Metro-PCS and Flash Technologies.

 

Experience:

November 2015– March 2016Hargrave PowerGrand Prairie, TX

Lead

·   Oversee the civil construction activities, while maintaining safety policies and procedures on site

·   Use transits to properly align poles, change survey locations for the line and verify bi-sect accuracy

·   Assist crews with erecting new stand-alone, H-frame, and various concrete poles for transmission power lines

·   Verify line voltage loss to perform proper grounding of transmission lines to be worked on or removed

·   Mega Ohm testing on new structures to measure insulation test for proper grounding 

·   Identify discrepancies on construction drawings, site hazards, and provide input for faster solutions

 

October 2014– November 2015Enertech Resources    New Braunfels, TX

Lead Field Tech/Cellular Tester/Construction Manager

·   Commissioned new branch office in Argyle, Texas and managed initial vendor and customer relations

·   Managed both internal crews and external subcontractors for the cell tower upgrades & modification programs: Crown Castel, AT&T and Verizon

·   Tested cellular equipment using, various instruments and equipment, Anritsu Site-Master frequency analyzer, Passive Interference Modulation testing, ODM fiber testing and scoping, Fluke multi-meter voltage testing, and computer based script and analysis testing

·   Reviewed blue print and red line construction drawings, performing safety and quality inspections

·   Compiled and submitted required closeout documentation to customers upon completing projects, tracked input status updates to daily online customer based Excel forms

July 2012– November 2014Westower CommunicationsArlington, TX

Construction Manager/Field Tech/Tester

·   Supervised crews in the construction of various cellular upgrade projects including: T-Mobile, Sprint-Clearwire, Verizon, and AT&T

·   Reviewed construction drawings and Method of Procedures before submitting plans to city or county offices for the zoning/permitting process.

·   Assembled Method of Procedure books for internal crews, and sub contract crews to reference during the construction and upgrade 

·   Managed 6 months of nightly crew procedures for Sprint-Clearwire’s LTE upgrade, making it possible for the DFW office & market to run 24/7 non-stop meeting the tedious deadlines.

·   Conducted safety and quality audits to help inform the crews of the proper procedures and compliance during the upgrade or modifications to cell carriers, AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint-Clearwire

·   Tracked and input daily status update for projects into customer’s on-line portals and Excel trackers

·   Assisted in the field with various customer technicians for required set-up, integration, calibration, loop back testing, and commissioning to achieve maximum performance

 

December 2011– July 2012Medpoint Health Care LLCFrisco, TX

Building Ops/IT

·   Built a NT 2008 office server and Cisco data hub switch

·   Installed Intelligent-MUX phone system, along with individual patient room wireless access points, complete building alarm system, and wireless conferencing TV system with streaming cameras.

·   Managed all daily networking, computer, peripheral equipment (phones, printers, and faxes) operations, including troubleshooting any issues, from upgrading software, hardware, or even replacement.

·   Managed vendor schedules, materials, and relations for the building maintenance requirements

 

August 2009– December 2011 Trusty ConstructionLewisville, TX

MW Field Engineer/Construction Lead/IT Operations

·   Supervised crews in the construction of various cellular upgrade projects including: Sprint-Clearwire, AT&T, and Metro PCS

·   Reviewed construction drawings and Method of Procedures before submitting plans to city or county offices for the zoning/permitting process.

·   Managed and trained internal crews and sub-contractors for Microwave Backhaul build out program for DFW Sprint-Clearwire using Anritsu Sweep analyzer, Fluke Voltage meter, and computer scripts. Built the first 10 test links to determine proper through-put for upgraded cellular data.

·   AT&T Flash LED lighting certification; began installing and training crews for proper programing, diagnostics, and close out procedures to receive regulation acceptance from AT&T and FCC

·   Worked with carriers; Sprint-Clearwire, AT&T, Metro PCS, and Flash Technologies on resolution and submission of trouble tickets

·   Reviewed construction drawings and submitted material orders through various vendors

 

 

 

 

 

August 2005 - November 2008 Xanadoo/Pegasus Broadband Abilene, TX

Field Tech/Tower Climber

·   Build, Install, and maintain Internet Service Providing equipment towers in TX, OK and IL.

·   Install and program foundry, cisco, and robotic network switches for internet traffic routing

·   Managed and maintained repair call outs for troubleshooting customer outages

·   Referenced construction drawings to properly build and install new equipment for future “on-air” sites

·   Maintained and upgraded various equipment for overloaded ISP sites

·   Managed on call scheduled services 24/7

January 2007- July 2007 ClearwireAbilene, TX

Lead Field Tech

·   Joined forces with internal sales team and technicians to expand area coverage allowing for improved services to customers in various markets of Texas

·   Upgraded, rebuilt, and maintained the Abilene TX market to 95% and higher “on-air status” rate

·   Referenced construction drawings to properly build and install new equipment

·   Built and tracked Excel files for daily site status usage updates

 

Certification & Training:

·   CPR & Lifesaving Courses• Certified Tower Climber

·   Rescue Skill Training• Relevant Rigging Courses

·   Flash Technology LED Certification• ODM Fiber Testing Certification

·   Basic DC Voltage Certification• Valere DC Voltage Rectifiers

·   E-Band Microwave Certified• Verizon LTE Training

·   T-Mobile Nokia Siemens Network Training• AT&T LTE Training

·   Sprint Network Vision/2.5/65 Training• Microsoft Office Suite

·   A+ Computer Building & Training• NT Servers 2003 & 2008

·   Windows, DOS, & Linux based systems

·   Anritsu Passive Interference Modulation Certification (PIM)

·   Anritsu Site Master Frequency Sweep Certification

 

Education:

·   2004: Studied Computer Business Management - AIU - Dallas TX

·   1995: Studied Drafting and Design Auto-CAD - TSTC - Abilene TX

·   1995: Studied Bio-Medical Engineering - TSTC – Waco- TX Campus

·   1990-1994: Eula High School - Advance Track - Diploma - Clyde TX