Robert Barr, Jr.     _______________________________­­­­­­­__________________________

Memphis, TN ¨ (901) 734-4500¨ robertbarr5@hotmail.com

 

WIRELESS ¨  FIBER OPTICS  ¨ RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL

 

SUMMARY

Experienced Senior Field Service Technician seeking opportunity to use strong leadership and technical expertise in the telecommunications industry.   Offer the following skills:

Ø      Extensive, progressive experience with AT&T, Nokia, Ericsson, CISCO and Nortel products and services.

Ø      Proven abilities in all manner of telecom installations including testing, quality control and troubleshooting.

Ø      Certifications in fiber optics and quality control processes.

Ø      Record of success in leading and training project teams. 

Ø      Traveled to customer sites throughout the East Coast, Southeast, Southwest and Mid-South regions

Ø      Dependable, hardworking team player who is comfortable working independently or with others.

 

SKILLS

 

Hardware/Tools	Networks/Suppliers	Interpersonal
Atlas	T-Mobile	Customer service focused
Cisco routers	AT&T/Cingular	Friendly and outgoing
SIAD	Sprint	Leadership and project management skills
Aristzu	Cricket/Nortel	Highly professional and committed
UMTS, LMUs, RBS 6102	Siemens	Flexible and effective in fast paced environments

 

EXPERIENCE

APEX COMMUNICATIONS – Dallas, Texas                                                         Oct. 2012 – present

Field Tech Engineer

·               Use Atlas on M fieldworks to track equipment and input serial numbers into spread sheet.

·               Conduct site walks for Sprint to do FSO Dashboard and site handler.

·               Test integration to ensure proper operation of Ericsson RBS 6102 LTE.

·               Troubleshoot fiber connections.

·               Work with smart laptop with the RRUs, LTE, CDMA 800, and 1900 1&2 to verify connection and product serial number.

OXFORD COMMUNICATIONS – Houston, Texas                                               March 2012 – Sept. 2012             

Field Service Engineer

·               Installed Cisco routers for Cricket in Nortel cabinets.

·               Combined CDMA with LTE. Transferred router to Ericsson cabinets to integrate and upload software to LTE status.

·               Ran CAT 5 and 6 cables from Ciena to router.  Loaded DOM & MPP card software to Nortel Equipment.

 

MAS TEC – Charlotte, North Carolina                                                 May 2010 – Dec. 2011

Field Service Technician

·               Performed installation and integration of SIAD and CISCO Routers.

·               Installed ground and power cables as well as Cat 5 cables.

·               Integrated, troubleshot, and commissioned LMU, 3206 Ericsson, and Nokia cabinets.

·               Installed Nokia and Ericsson cabinets for AT&T.

·               Completed T- mobile installation and integration on Nokia Flexi.

·               Conducted and performed Swipes on RF cables with Aristzu tool.

·               Conducted GPS readings and installed T1 cables. Commissioned UPC for Argus Power cabinet and installed power cables.

·               Completed and updated extensive closeouts packets and quality control work in the field for AT&T.

 

WFI/BURGUNDY ACQUISITIONS- Reston, Virginia  August 2004 – May 2010

Field Service Technician

·               Integrated, troubleshoot and commissioned LMU equipment.

·               Installed Nokia and Ericsson equipment for AT&T

·               Conducted quality control and worked on LMUs.

·               Drive tested AT&T network to ensure systems performance signal criteria met.

·               Used Net-Mon T720 & V557, also PSAP cards

 

MBI NORTH CAROLINAMay 2008 – Nov. 2008

Field Service Technician

·               Installed and integrated UMTS RX-AIT.

·               Installed antenna interface rack with Andrew 850 & 1900 RX AIT panels, LMUs, Diplexers, Duplexers, and PDU’s Ericsson & Nokia equipment.

·               Installed Flexi, 3G Equipment

·               Integrated and installed Nokia FLEXI cabinet. 

 

GAZELLE October 2006 – April 2008

Construction Manager, AT&T

·               Managed third party vendors working on construction new builds. 

·               Completed bid walks with vendors.

·               Ordered and updated material for all projects.

·               Established training for management and technicians on projects.

·               Reviewed and signed off on all time and expenses for all managers and technicians.  Directed all travel and project schedules for managers and technicians.

·               Handled all conference calls with the customer service.  Ensured the customer had all reports and spreadsheets as well as

·               Conducted quality control checks on all closeout documents submitted by third party vendors

·               Completed and submitted all close out packages to the customer on schedule and on time.

 

Previous Work Experience as Contractor:

DATASTAFF, Memphis, TN                                                                                                                 July 2006 – Sept. 2006

Field Service Technician

·               Upgraded SIEMENS & ERICSSON GSM networks by installing ERICSSON UMTS equipment for Cingular

·               Installed antenna interface rack with Andrew 850 & 1900 RX AIT panels, LMU’s, Diplexers, Duplexers, Double Duplexers and PDU’s

·               Installed EMERSON -48 Power System bays with AC, rectifiers, batteries and DC converters and ensured RX AIT rack enabled TDMA, GSM, & UMTS network to share the same RX signal.

 

BETACOM, Miami, Florida                                                                                                                 March 2006 – July2006

Installation Upgrade Technician

·               Established and managed enterprise-wide information for Cingulars GSM/UMTS (ERICSSON and NOKIA) network.

·               Decommission & installation with AT&T.

·               Lead installation team to maintain a high level of performance to ensure project efficiency

·               Reported project deliverables to PO Management 

·               Completed and up-dated surveys as well as completed trackers on a daily basis.

·               Oversaw companywide efforts to identify and evaluate all critical systems

·               Conducted on site surveys and installed wireless broadband network. 

·               Installed and tested wireless equipment, experienced with RF and GSM Cellular system activities, Point to Point Microwave, T1/DS3, LOS, Antenna Systems, Installation, Commissioning, Integration and onsite activities using Oscilloscopes and Spectrum Analyzers

 

 

 

S COMM. Miami, Florida                                                                                                      June 2004- February 2006

Field Technician

·               Installed LMU‘s, GPS antennas, RX path and grounding cables for Nationwide E911 project for Cingular and T-Mobile

·               Tested T-1circuits using Bit Error Rate Tester. 

·               Established T-1 connection to the CSU/DSU. 

·               Terminated T-1’s to the Telco NIU

·               Connected FXC card on NOKIA/GSM equipment.

 

KELLY BROTHERS-TRUE POSITION, Memphis, TN                                                                          August 2003 – May 2004

Field Technician

·               Installed and commissioned Nationwide Enhanced 911 Network. 

·               Completed cell site installation for GSM networks (T-Mobile & Cingular).

·               Installed, commissioned, and tested LMU’s in nationwide network for E911 to enhance customer network.  Did

·               Performed T-1, BIT 6, Bit 9 and Bit 4 system testing!

·               Completed site surveys and post audits on the cell site installation

·               Used the Trimble test equipment take cell site readings

·               Gained valuable knowledge and expertise on GSM (NORTEL S12000 & S8000) networks and equipment!

 

ROADRUNNER COMMUNICATIONS, Paris, TN                                                                       July 2000 – September 2002

Installation Technician

·               Installed fiber optic equipment such as Nortel Networks OC-48, OC-192, and Optera LH and DX as well as performed Bit Error Rate testing

·               Testing of DS-1’sand DS3’s for 72 hour acceptance testing.  Well versed in all aspects of installation including

·               Running and terminating associated cables, mounting frames, installing grounding bars, running fibers, and labeling all equipment.

·               Served as team inspector ensuring that all jobs adhered to strict Nortel and Level 3 Installation Quality Standards.  

·               Installed all auxiliary equipment such as cable trays, fiber trays, conduit, alarm blocks, and miscellaneous equipment racks.

·               Assisted in test and turn up of optical network with Network Operation Center!

 

TELESCOPE COMMUNICATIONS, Memphis, TN                                                                                     May 1999 – June 2000

Telecommunication Technician

·               Installed Meridian SL-1 PBX and Meridian Voice Mail. 

·               Supported end-user with departmental moves, adds, and changes on PBX. 

·               Troubleshot both hardware and software on Nortel PBX. 

·               Installed CAT-5 and coax cable as well as maintained the cable infrastructure

·               Installed and tested T-1 lines as well as auxiliary equipment such as customer premise equipment.

 

T. C. ENTERPRISES   Memphis, TN                                                                                        February 1998 – May 1999

Installation Technician

·               Worked as a technician maintaining Local Area Network for about two hundred users.   

·               Loaded software on client servers’ networks and peripherals such as routers, hubs, and bridges.

·               Troubleshot and rectified software issues

 

EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS

Southwest Tennessee Community College – Memphis

Concentrations: Computer Science and Communications

 

Certifications and Licenses:

•    CFOT – Certified Fiber Optic Tech. Splicer

•    Class B Driver’s License - Commercial

•    Quality Control Specialist certification

 

VOLUNTEER

·               Catholic Charities

·               Immaculate Conception School Volunteer

·               St. Jude Marathon Volunteer