Albert Espinosa              Cell (760) 701-0301

              ripitup08@yahoo.com                                         

 

OBJECTIVE

A Communication Systems Technician or Management position where my extensive background, technical expertise, project management and supervisory skills will be utilized.

 

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

§         Over 20 years of progressive communication systems experience specializing in all technical phases of RF, Fiber Optics, Voice and Data Test equipment and security cabling.

§         Able to read and create blueprints and experienced with all phases of commercial and residential construction, new building and remodels.

§         Detailed analytical skills to assist in transforming complex business requirements into successful system designs while working effectively with all parties involved including process owners.

§         Outstanding record of executing complex assignments accurately, on time and within budget.

§         Excel as a supervisor and team leader.  Able to determine staffing levels/hours, prioritize tasks, establish service levels, research projects, project cost estimates, and project management.

§         Quickly diagnose causes of system failures and malfunctions to ensure highest operating efficiencies, reliability and quality performance standards.

§         Sound business judgment with strong focus on improving company performance and providing excellent customer service.  Respond immediately to solve problems in emergency situations.

§         Reliable, self-motivated, positive attitude, and able to work independently and as a team player.

§         Strong organizational, multi-tasking, time management and verbal/written communication skills.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE                                                                                                                                           

FOTS Foreman                                                                                             2010
Crown Consulting Ontario CA
FAA/GOV Employee. Management role Site surveys of all International Airports for fiber upgrades. Take points via Trimble and document all com manholes and buildings. Coordinate and schedule runway closure and meetings. Create pathways for new construction to add to existing nav aid equipmet, primary and secondary pathways. Have high security background for AOA work.

Tower Foreman                                                                                            2009-2010
BCI  Chino CA
Build out of Clearwire sites for Sprint/ Nextel in San Diego area. Lead on Foreman on LOS crew in San Diego for upgrades of Sprint wireless.

OSP/ISP TECH                                                                                            2009-2009
Berg Electric, Escondido CA
Job duites include pulling in underground copper (300 pair-1800 pair) Rod rope and manhole setup.
Install Max Cell and fiber pulls. Rackup all cables, document and pre and post document.
Have clearance for Camp Pendleton and Twentynine Palms installation

OSP Foreman                                                                                                2008 - 2009
Tekworks, San Diego, CA
.     Manage an OSP crew, installing copper and fiber from outside and into buildings. Trained and
      installed sumitomo fiber.

Tower Foreman                                                                                                                2005 - 2008

Bechtel/Becon, Ontario, CA                                                                              

§         Manage the design, installation and change out of Andrews and Powerwave antennas and diplexers, coaxial cables and connectors, 3106/3206 Erickson indoor/outdoor radio cabinets, placement of TMA, TDMA, GSM & UMTS, sector cutovers, testing, supports, labeling and color coding projects.

 

Sound Man                                                                                                                                                              2005 - 2005

Berg Electric, Escondido, CA                                                                              

§         Built complete systems from prints, tested lines and produced all corresponding documentation.

§         Responsible for all phases of structure cabling, installation of fiber optics and all voice, data copper, mdf and idf closet build-outs.

 

Lead Technician                                                                                                                                                2004 - 2005

Advanced Communication Systems, Escondido, CA                                                                                  

§         Responsible for overseeing a team of 15 employees on the installations of network closets and complete build-outs, line testing and documentation. 

§         Skilled in installations of Krone, Panduit, Leviton, Seicor, and Amp as well as Security cabling, CAT 3, 5e, 6, Fiber Optic and coaxial cable.

 

Lead Technician                                                                                                                                                2002 - 2004

Cableconn, Inc., San Diego, CA                                                                                  

§         Managed a team of 6 employees in building telephone closets from iron work to finished product.

§         Supervised installation/configuration of coax, coax splitters, distribution panels and DDS equipment, conduct, raceways and sub-surface box mounting, line testing, splicing, and documentation.

 

Headend/Lead Technician                                                                                                                                  2001 - 2002

Orion Cable Systems, Inc., San Marcos, CA                                                                                  

§         Provided support for all phases of cable systems, channel authorization, headend maintenance, level adjustments and restored CATV outages.

 

Lead Technician                                                                                                                                              2000 - 2001

ACC, Inc., Escondido, CA                                                                                  

§         Managed a team of 3 employees in building telephone closets from iron work to finished product.

§         Supervised installation/configuration of coax, coax splitters, distribution panels and DDS equipment, conduct, raceways and sub-surface box mounting, line testing, splicing, and documentation.

 

Maintenance Technician 1 / Plant Maintenance Technician 2                                                          1997 - 1999

Cox Communications, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA                                                                                  

§         Oversaw preventative maintenance of cable systems throughout Orange County region.

§         Setup and implemented processes to use generators for emergency outages.

 

Installer / Service Technician                                                                                                                  1987 - 1997

Daniel’s Cablevision, Carlsbad, CA                                                                                  

§         Installed CATV equipment in residential homes.  Troubleshot CATV outages, nodes, power supplies, bridgers, line extenders, taps and return path frequencies, and splicing of cables.

 

CERTIFICATIONS

Hot Melt Connector

Leviton Voice and Data Factory Training for copper and fiber optic cabling systems

Structured Cabling Course #PSC103 Installation covering the Panduit Pan-Net network cabling systems

Pole Climbing School

Utility Truck and Coaching

Medic First Aid (CPR)

American Television and Communications CATV Installer Certification

Cox Communications:

Maintenance Tech 1

Plant Maintenance Tech II

Return Path Basics

Time Domain Reflectometer

Alpha Genasys Powering System

Alpha XM Series Powering System

Hertz Equipment Corporation Aerial Works Platforms

Hilti Power Acuated Tools

Mayday Ground Inc. Cadweld Instruction

Smith Driving Training T & I Project Driving Permit

Tech Safety Lines Inc Tower Climber, Emergency Rescue

SUMITOMO               Certification
10 HR OSHA Construction Training Program

                                                                                                 

TRAININGS

Safety Awareness

Safety and Equipment Safety Tagging/Lockout

Andrew Coaxial Cable Connector Attachment

Sweep Test Training

Fiber Optic, Voice, Data, and Coaxial Test Equipment

 

EDUCATION

Mira Costa College, Oceanside, CA                                                  

General Education and Electronics courses