53 Dutch Drive · Conowingo, MD · 21918

443-553-9648 · resqlt7@zoominternet.net

 

Joel B. McCall

 

To obtain employment with a positive company that will challenge me to the fullest of my abilities to work well with other people by using my strong organizational and leadership skills and educational background.

 

 

Dedicated and proven Leader of Technicians with comprehensive electronic and telecommunications experience. Expertise in data and communications networks, video security system installation and maintenance. Technically Savvy. Adept at solving networking, electronics and computer technology problems. Proficient in computer software and OS systems, skilled with networking equipment and hand tools. Effective at training Technicians and laypersons.

 

 

08/2013 – PresentCaelo Communications, Lanham MD

Director – Field Operations

 

·            Responsible for deployment and functional operation of 50 Technicians throughout the East Coast of the United States of America.

·            Provide guidance and management to Construction and Project Managers.

·            Interviewing and hiring of Tower Technicians, Construction and Project Managers.

·            Supervision of warehouse employees

·            Provide active guidance and compliance with company Safety Policy.

·            Provide active guidance with company Training Policy.

·            Ensure jobs are run effectively, profitably and on schedule.

·            Manage fleet of company owned vehicles.

·            Provide guidance and assistance to support groups throughout the company to include Finance, Billing and Human Resources.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/2012 – 07/2013Pinnacle Wireless, Jessup MD

Construction Manager

 

·            Responsible for evaluating, bidding & billing LTE Construction projects for T-Mobile and Sprint.

·            Manage construction crews to ensure timely completion of installation projects for the customer. Administer safety program training for employees. Provide on-site safety inspections at customer locations.

·            Responsible for evaluation, bidding & billing for decommission and electrical re-route projects for Clearwire Communications. Managed construction crews to ensure safe, timely removal of equipment from cell towers and buildings.

·            Manage fleet of company vehicles and ensure that maintenance is performed and inventory of tools, test equipment and supplies is readily available.

·            Assist and create close out documentation packages for all projects completed.

 

 

01/2012 – 11/2012 Dynis LLC, Columbia MD

Central Office Equipment Installer III

 

·            Responsible for equipment installation, grounding & bonding of DWDM and SONET Network equipment at government, enterprise and educational facilities.

·            Project lead technician for installation, test and turn-up of KINBER Network, a 10Ge DWDM network throughout the state of Pennsylvania at 24 node locations. Equipment installation and configuration to include ADVA FSP3000, Juniper MX480, Raritan PDU, Avocent Secure Terminal Server, Juniper EX2200 Ethernet Switch, Dell R410 Performance Servers and APC UPS Systems.

·            Instruct Junior Technicians in the process of installation and system turn-up.

·            Assisted in installation of Cisco 3750 equipment at Aberdeen Proving Ground to replace existing internet network.

·            Installation of DAS antenna systems at GSA facilities in Washington DC.

·            Completed ADVA FSP3000 R7 Installation and Maintenance Technical Course.

·            Proficient in the use and operation of EXFO FTB Series test sets.

 

 

03/2000 – 11/2011       Neon Communications/RCN Metro/Sidera Networks    Westborough, MA

Field Operations Technician/OSP ROW Manager

 

·            Responsible for the installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of SONET, DWDM, Gigabit and Ethernet networks.

·            Familiar with the installation, & commissioning of Cisco 3700 Series switches & routers, Infinera DTN systems, Ciena 4200 series systems and various support equipment. Provide assistance to Network Deployment group as needed.

·            Proficient in use of JDSU 6000, Digital Lightwave, EXFO 10G/E and Sunset test sets.

·            Provide emergency and routine maintenance of outside plant cable, DC battery plants, Facility Maintenance, HVAC Systems, CCTV, Fire Systems and Security equipment.

·            Supervise contractor’s digging near fiber optic cable to ensure that outside plant cable is not damaged.

·            Rights of Way Management related to Sidera owned Easements between Hellertown PA and Owings Mills MD, Collocated along Gas Pipeline Rights of Way:

·            Managing 3^rd party Encroachments.

·            Construction Inspection QA/QC.

·            Underground utility mark outs.

·            Preparation and Approvals of Sidera 3^rd party encroachment Permits.

·            Experienced working in Wet Land and Transmission and distribution Gas Pipelines.

·            Construction Management Sidera Revenue Projects.

·            Managing Splicer.

·            Internal and 3^rd Party Construction Inspection.

·            Test and Turn-up.

·            OTDR/Power Loss Testing for OSP/ISP cable and Reel Testing.

 

 

01/1997 - 01/2000      MCI Telecommunications     Aberdeen, MD

TSO Technician

 

·        Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of SONET and DWDM networks.

·        Provide maintenance for DC power plants.

·        Provide emergency and routine maintenance and repair of outside plant cable to include isolation of trouble, fiber optic cable splicing and replacement.

·        Supervise contractor’s digging near fiber optic cable to ensure that outside plant cable is not damaged.

 

 

08/1989 - 01/1997       MCI Telecommunications     Aberdeen, MD

Field Engineer

 

·          Responsible for timely installation and testing of telecom multiplexing equipment in switch room facilities.

·          Experienced in equipment rack installation, AC & DC Power termination, Grounding & Bonding procedures.

·          Proficient with the installation and provisioning of DSC DXCS1/L, Alcatel, Kar Kar, Fujitsu and NEC multiplexers, Tellabs and DiTech echo cancellers.

·          Certified in multi-pair copper cable wire wrapping, BNC cable connectors, RJ-45 termination, 66 punch down block termination. RJ-45 Cable termination.

·          Managed contract work force.

·          Received Quarterly Director‘s Award.

 

 

 

 

 

12/1988 - 08/1989       Swiftsure Communication Services INC.   Marlton, NJ

Installation Technician

 

·          Responsible for timely installation and testing of telecom multiplexing equipment in switch room facilities.

·          Provide Instruction & Guidance to newly hired Installers

 

 

08/1985 - 12/1988       United States Navy     Kings Bay, GA

Electronics Technician

 

·        Responsible for the diagnosis and repair of electronic test equipment.

·        Responsible for the testing, repair and alignment of ESM equipment         aboard FBM Submarines.

·        Certified 2M soldering repair Technician.

·        Served for 2 years and 4 months aboard USS Canopus, AS-34.

·        Held Secret clearance while aboard USS Canopus, AS-34.

·        Honorably Discharged.

 

 

1982-1985       Dunedin High School     Dunedin, FL

High School Diploma

·     Successful completion of high school education.

 

10/1985 - 12/1985     United States Navy     San Diego, CA

Certificate

·     Basic Electronics and Electricity School.

 

01/1986 - 05/1986      United States Navy     Great Lakes, IL

Certificate

·     Electronics Technician “A“ School.

 

08/1987        United States Navy     Norfolk, VA

Certificate

·     2M electronic soldering certification.

 

01/1992        MCI Telecommunications     Charlton, MA

Certificate

·     SONET Network Training.

 

04/1993        MCI Telecommunications    Richardson, TX

Certificate

·     DSC Digital Cross Connect 1/0 Training.

 

10/1993        Wandel & Goltermann Technologies     Aberdeen, MD

Certificate

·     DA-30 Protocol Analyzer Operation.

 

07/1994 ]     MCI Telecommunications     West Orange, NJ

Certificate

·     Alcatel 1633/SX SONET Cross Connect Operations/Maintenance.

 

09/1997       MCI Telecommunications     Richardson, TX

Certificate

·     Fiber Optic Cable Restoration Training.

 

10/2000       Nortel Networks     Montreal, Canada

Certificate

·     OC-192/OPTera Connect DX Ring OAM&P Training.

·     OC-192 S/DMS Fundamentals Training.

·     OPTera LH and Advanced Optics OAM&P Training.

 

03/2001       Nortel Networks    Raleigh, NC

Certificate

·   OPTera Metro OAM&P Training.

 

05/2001      GN Nettest     Utica, NY

Certificate

·   CMA 4000 OTDR User Training.

 

06/2001       Digital Lightwave    White Plains, NY

Certificate

·   ASA-312 Product Training.

 

08/2002       New Horizons Computer Center    King of Prussia, PA

Certificate

·   Microsoft Access 2000 Level 1-3 training.

 

04/2009        Ciena      Linthicum, MD

Certificate

·   CN 4200 Turn-Up & Test Auto Power Managed Networks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I currently volunteer with Water Witch Fire Company of Port Deposit MD. I am a nationally certified Firefighter II and a State of Maryland certified First Responder. As a volunteer in the Fire Service, I have served as Fire Prevention Committee Chairperson, Fire Lieutenant and Fire Captain, Secretary, Financial Secretary and Vice-President.

In my spare time, I enjoy mountain biking, scuba diving and volunteering as an Assistant Scout Master and Treasurer for Boy Scout Troop 143 in Port Deposit MD. I am happily married and the proud father of twin boys.