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Varied role as a Rigging Team Leader. Daily activities could include: -Network support for TEF, VF, MoD/NATSFault finding and fault rectification on the RF sides of both TEF (o2) and VF networks. This would include RF and PIM testing via Anritsu test equipment and then the writing of reports for the TEF optimisers and management. All testing completed as per the customers specifications and SLAs.Antenna tilt and optimisation via GPS alignment.Site build audits to confirm that the build/upgrade has been completed as per customers specifications by 3rd party companies.Member of a rigging team that would install lattice towers and monopole structures via the use of cranes and winches. Also completed 'snagging' work on sites/towers where work has been left incomplete by 3rd party companies.Site inspections (PPMs) to enable the customer an audit of the equipment installed on site whilst ensuring that all equipment installed on site is safe and conforms to all H&S regulations.Responsible for completing site specific risk assessments and method statements.MET Police (MPS) vetted.

Undertook site surveys for new and/or existing customer installations.Surveyed and confirmed lines of sight between prospective customers’ premises and the nearest point of radio access into the radio network.Conducted the installation/de-installation of dish antennae on mast or rooftop locations, together with, all associated equipment such as metalwork, waveguide, baseband cable, indoor/outdoor units and panning.Carried out a one in two callout rota.Covered the whole of the south of England as my work area, although often had to travel further a field.Travelled to Shetland Islands for network/customer installation project.Diagnosed and repaired both network and customers’ equipment.Commissioned completed links. (Nera, Harris and Alcatel equipments).Protected mission critical services by installation of Smart-UPS (APC).Supervised work carried out by third parties on Cable and Wireless structures.Provided customers with timely advice and service.Trained and supervised new employees.Rebuilt company sites/network integration.Conducted detailed risk assessment and provided written methodology statements.Configured, installed and troubleshot Cisco routers and IGX/BPX switches.Used generator back-up to supply power during times of disruption.

Skilled Morse and keyboard operator who set up and operated all types of radio equipment with associated security devices.Sited mobile stations, erected antennae, diagnosed and remedied simple technical faults.Carried out message handling duties in a communications centre.Set up and operated HF, VHF and satellite mobile communications detachments all over the world, in places such as Brunei, Germany, Canada and USA.Deployed on operational tours of Bosnia and Northern Ireland.Acted as a commander of a mobile radio station with a crew of four personnel.Understands the principle of antenna design, their directive properties, performance and usage.