David Burns Email & Phone Number

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Multiple system installation, maintenance, and repair.

Fort Worth, Texas

• Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Problems such as, determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes. Work requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses… Show more • Applies advanced technical knowledge to solve complex problems that typically cannot be solved solely by referencing manufacturers' manuals or similar documents. Problems such as, determining the location and density of circuitry, evaluating electromagnetic radiation, isolating malfunctions, and incorporating engineering changes. Work requires an understanding of the interrelationships of circuits, exercising independent judgment in performing such tasks as making circuit analyses, calculating wave forms, and tracing relationships in signal flow, using complex test instruments. Provided technical guidance to lower level technicians. Show less

Palestine, Texas

The KeyView system is installed on an oil and gas well work over rig. It monitors activities, sensor data like; hook load weight, engine oil pressure, drum revolution counts and sends data via a satellite link.Duties Include: •Handling the commissioning of KeyView hardware, including the checking of connections, verifying hardware signals, software and satellite transmissions•Provides technical advice on deficiencies for the KeyView systems, and communicates to the mechanic or rig… Show more The KeyView system is installed on an oil and gas well work over rig. It monitors activities, sensor data like; hook load weight, engine oil pressure, drum revolution counts and sends data via a satellite link.Duties Include: •Handling the commissioning of KeyView hardware, including the checking of connections, verifying hardware signals, software and satellite transmissions•Provides technical advice on deficiencies for the KeyView systems, and communicates to the mechanic or rig authority on any deficiencies•Performs troubleshooting on KeyView hardware and software•Provides training for the KeyView Specialists as needed•Maintains KeyView training documentation to ensure information is current and applicable•Keeps an accurate inventory for the KeyView warehouse to ensure adequate supply is available•Provides support and assistance in problem resolution for KeyView Field Specialists•Performs other related duties as assigned Show less

Sigonella, Italy

• As Installation Frequency Manager, manage 372 radio frequencies over 3 separate locations to ensure all are operating within authorized parameters with no frequency conflicts. • Volunteered to coach and counsel all operations department on career options and support their goals to maintain employee development and morale. • Supervised and supported a team of 4 technicians in the maintenance, training, and repair of airfield communications.

Mayport, Fl.

• Managed of 296 pieces of electronic test equipment worth over $400K, including but not limited to oscilloscopes, frequency counters, communications test sets, decade resistors, power meters, multi-meters, specialized test equipment, time domain reflectometers, watt meters, and many others . • Saved over $449,000 in circuit card costs by repairing/ replacing faulty components. • Lead Communications Supervisor for a team of 5 technicians in the maintenance, training and repair of two… Show more • Managed of 296 pieces of electronic test equipment worth over $400K, including but not limited to oscilloscopes, frequency counters, communications test sets, decade resistors, power meters, multi-meters, specialized test equipment, time domain reflectometers, watt meters, and many others . • Saved over $449,000 in circuit card costs by repairing/ replacing faulty components. • Lead Communications Supervisor for a team of 5 technicians in the maintenance, training and repair of two computer messaging terminals, one extremely high frequency transceiver, 21 ultra high frequency transceivers, 4 very high frequency transceivers, 10 high frequency radio systems and associated power supplies, antenna couplers, microphones, and antennas.• Developed a non-standard system reconfiguration for a faulty transceiver wave guide antenna system which allowed single antenna operation and communication for a critical mission. Show less

Kingsville, Tx.

• Saved over $110,000 in circuit card costs by repair/ replacing faulty components.• Lead Communications division supervisor for 65 UHF , 65 VHF, and 1 HF radio systems for an entire airfield.• Motorola vehicle/ hand-held radio programmer, repairer, and installer for an inventory of 420 radios. • Volunteered to fill the role as Training Manager for operations department and received an award for keeping program in top notch order leading to overall program receiving praise from an… Show more • Saved over $110,000 in circuit card costs by repair/ replacing faulty components.• Lead Communications division supervisor for 65 UHF , 65 VHF, and 1 HF radio systems for an entire airfield.• Motorola vehicle/ hand-held radio programmer, repairer, and installer for an inventory of 420 radios. • Volunteered to fill the role as Training Manager for operations department and received an award for keeping program in top notch order leading to overall program receiving praise from an inspection team.• Maintained a maintenance accomplishment rate of 99%, upgraded 3 major communication systems, 6 radio shacks, and completed 2 radio frequency change over’s with zero down time. Show less

Pearl Harbor, Hi.

• Managed 450 pieces of test equipment worth over $384K. • Saved over $449,000 in circuit card costs by repairing/ replacing faulty components.• Top communications technician for 1 EHF, 25 UHF, 4 VHF, 10 HF radio systems, ensuring systems were maintained, repaired, and kept in 100% working order. • Managed 450 pieces of test equipment with a 91.6 % calibration readiness leading to recognition as divisions top communications technician. • Saved $340,000 conducting electronics… Show more • Managed 450 pieces of test equipment worth over $384K. • Saved over $449,000 in circuit card costs by repairing/ replacing faulty components.• Top communications technician for 1 EHF, 25 UHF, 4 VHF, 10 HF radio systems, ensuring systems were maintained, repaired, and kept in 100% working order. • Managed 450 pieces of test equipment with a 91.6 % calibration readiness leading to recognition as divisions top communications technician. • Saved $340,000 conducting electronics repairs, sought out by another division to repair a gun control system, and kept all copiers in 100% working order. Show less

Little Creek, Va.

Responsible for maintenance and troubleshooting of all communications equipment. Extra responsibilities include: postmaster, video custodian, and space security.

San Diego, Ca.

Operated and performed maintenance on voice interior communications systems, alarm systems, warning systems, ship's control systems, plotting systems, gyro compass systems, and entertainment systems.Operateed standard test and metering equipment, including multi-meter, voltmeter, ammeter,ohmmeter, oscilloscope, signal generator, frequency meter, vacuum tube voltmeter, and megger.Made standard wire splices; tested and operated alarm and indicating systems; troubleshot and… Show more Operated and performed maintenance on voice interior communications systems, alarm systems, warning systems, ship's control systems, plotting systems, gyro compass systems, and entertainment systems.Operateed standard test and metering equipment, including multi-meter, voltmeter, ammeter,ohmmeter, oscilloscope, signal generator, frequency meter, vacuum tube voltmeter, and megger.Made standard wire splices; tested and operated alarm and indicating systems; troubleshot and repaired synchro systems; inspected, tested, maintained, charged, and replaced batteries.Repaired components of general announcing systems and sound-powered telephone systems; cleaned and inspected plotters and dead reckoning equipment.Tested external circuits of interior communications equipment for continuity, short circuits, and grounds and measures electrical quantities.Read and interpreted schematic diagrams and blueprints of basic electrical, electronic, and logic circuits. Show less

Texas And California

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Certicate Of Completion, Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, 3.9

Topics covered: A+, NET+, Linux, SEC+.

Asssocites In Applied Science- Technical Studies, Electronics Instrumentation

AC, DC, and digital circuits, microprocessors, power systems, programmable controllers and computer programming.

High School Deploma, 9-12

Activities and Societies: Football Team, Track Team, and Band.