primary responsible is working in conjunction with multiple groups to develop/engineer/initiate-implement critical infrastructure engineering plans (i.e. Site civil Construction including Site Development, utility power, ac surge suppression, generator/transfer switches, HVAC, DC power, grounding and lightning, final floor and space planning and records/capacity.) This position resides in the Regional Customer Network Solution department and is considered a lead position that requires the individual to be an accomplished technical engineer/planner who is adept at budgeting, planning, facilitating, and kicking highly accurate plans off for deployment of critical system telecom equipment and build outs with specific expertise in areas of telecommunications with emphasis of site civil construction, DC power, electrical and mechanical. The Critical System Planner will interact and work closely with key internal and external groups along with vendors to create, establish, and enforce project plans for the installation of services with effective governance and communications

Manage all aspects of construction vendors for Dish Wireless Michigan market, including maintaining construction budgets and issuing purchase orders.Ensure Cellular Tower site builds meet industry and Dish standards while consistently achieving among the lowest costs in the nation.Review bids, issue purchase orders, and monitor crew safety guidelines to ensure compliance.Mentor and train Field CMs and General Contractors on Dish Standards and Practices.

Scheduled, monitored, and coordinated Installation Teams across 17 states, totaling 50+ Team members.Managed teams achieved nearly 140% budgeted efficiency and a perfect quality audit record for the Sprint Network Vision Central Office Rollout.

Installed and integrated Nortel equipment for Verizon Wireless Central Offices, maintaining excellent quality audits.• I was chosen for Site Team Lead on the Detroit Market-Verizon Wireless MTSO Re-cable project. I oversaw the team installing and testing fiber optic and copper cabling conversion of Nortel equipment.• I was Lead Field Supervisor for Verizon's Central Office installations and integrations throughout the 4G network upgrade.• I maintained Perfect Quality Audits, no unplanned service interruptions, and zero onsite personnel injuries.

In this position, I maintained Mid-West transport equipment, including Nortel Metropolis Dmx, Cisco ONS 15454 multiplexers, and digital access and cross-connect (DACS) equipment. I performed build-out, testing, and configuration for SONET rings to the (OC-48 to OC-192). Configured circuits for acceptance from competitive local exchange carriers (CLEC). I trained and mentored Technicians.

In this position, I installed, maintained, and troubleshot customer premise equipment, including routers, channel banks, and T-1s. I resolved tickets with translation repairs and/or references to outside sources as needed. Tested and acceptances of Nortel DMS and Sonus IP switch, Network trunks, and primary rate interfaces (PRI).I have additional experience as Field Operations Engineer III at Nettel Communications, Network Technician at AirTouch Cellular, Field Technician 2 at AT&T, Calibration Technician at Comtel, Communication Technician at California Microwave, and Work Center Supervisor for the U.S. Navy.

Maintained and operated Anti-Aircraft radar equipment.Troubleshooting of all aspects of the electronic gear including: High power CW and pulse transmitters and receivers, Electro-mechanical, Digital Signal Processors, Analog devicesScheduled, prepared and documented equipment maintenance records that enabled desired goals and promises to be delivered before requested dates.Extensive uses of RF test equipment and schematics to repair and align the electronic equipment.

Daily maintenance and scheduling of work center personnel for the 55b anti-aircraft radar system