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Key project : Australian Gas Infrastructure Group (AGIG)Dampier - Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline, Western Australia

Key Responsibilities• Understanding scope on build drawings and site survey findings. (MTX Designs)• Installing and maintaining WCDMA/LTE/4G/5G/TELSTRA technologies.• Installing radio base stations, terminating Hybriflex Cables and Coaxial feeder cables/tails, earthing, cable trays, diplexers, combiners.• Upgrading and installation of DC power (SP33) rack systems including rectifiers, batteries and load testing. • Commissioning and integration of RBS into network• Conducting PIM, VSWR and sweep, fibre testing and call testing (Blackbird Insite)• Troubleshooting, replacing defective equipment and monitoring site performance• Installing and commissioning of microwave indoor and outdoor units.• Script loading on MUs, testing and commissioning of sites.• Building and maintaining collaborative business relationships with client support personnel.• Build and maintain strong working relationships with client, TNIC, team members and business staff.Key Achievements Telstra 3G Closure 200km project.• Telstra BAU Upgrades Project (Ongoing)• Telstra DSS26 Millimetre Wave Project (Ongoing)• TPG/Optus eJV Project (Ongoing)- Telstra Microwave (Mini link 6693) Commissioning Report

Key Responsibilities• Dogging• Rigging• Reading Work permits, work orders and safety instructions.• Performing PIM, Sweep Tests, MOPs• Maintaining licenses and keeping inductions current.• Immediately reporting any injury, incident or “near miss” encountered to Line Manager and OHSCoordinator.• Onsite communication with team members, supervisors, and clients. (Telstra, Optus, Vodafone NOC)• Reading work orders, work permits and safety instructions to determine location of work, nature ofjob.• Building Sites according to Client design and MOPsKey Achievements• Dogging License• Rigging License• Tower Rescue• EWP• 5G NR3600, NR2600, L2100, L1800,L700, W850 Build

NetOne is the first cellular network operator in Zimbabwe based on Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) AND Zimbabwe 's largest provider of telecommunications servicesKey Responsibilities• Responsible for 26 base stations, 6 with 4G technology, 26 with 3G technology, and 26 with 2G technology.• Managing the installation of new and existing site equipment, including cabling, terminating, testing troubleshooting and repairing voice/data network. • Installation and configuration of new hardware, software and equipment as needed• Performing on-site analysis, diagnosis and resolution of complex technical problems• Alarms troubleshooting and clearance• Logging in U2020 and NCE to manage network and clear alarms for good quality network• Maintaining and providing high network availability in the maintenance area• Overseeing Corrective and Preventive maintenance of the equipment• First line response to Network Operations Centre broadcasts on network faults.• Compiling daily and monthly reports• Accounting for the Maintenance Area petty cash and allocated resourcesKey Achievements• Performance award for Consistently Maintaining High Network Availability • Alarms clearance in less time• Installation of equipment in proper way• High network availability

www.abcommunications.co.zwZimbabwe’s largest and fastest growing vertical multimedia company with one national radio station, two commercial radio stations and one television media house Key Responsibilities● Monitoring radio signal● Increasing broadcasting coverage ● Setting up and maintaining transmission equipment for broadcast and point-to-point microwave links.● Providing front line support to equipment users (Radio presenters) and external radio listeners● Studio Set designing● Maintaining existing software and hardware and upgrading any that have become obsolete● Providing network administration and support● Cable construction● Equipment repairs ● Preventive and corrective maintenance of the broadcasting equipmentKey Achievements• Installation of two commercial radio stations • Successful outside broadcasting from any area • High quality frequency modulated signal• Increased radio coverage in the country

www.zbc.co.zwZimbabwe’s national broadcaster with one television channel, four national radio stations and two commercial radio stationsMain Duties and Responsibilities● Maintaining programming logs, as required by station management and Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe● Control audio equipment in order to regulate the volume and sound quality during television broadcasts.● Monitor strength, clarity and reliability of incoming and outgoing signals, and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain quality broadcasts.● Regulate the fidelity, brightness, and contrast of video transmissions, using video console control panels. ● Preview scheduled programs to ensure that signals are functioning and programs are ready for transmission.● Select sources from which programming will be received, or through which programming will be transmitted.● Report equipment problems, and ensure that repairs are made; make emergency repairs to equipment when necessary and possible.● Align antennae with receiving dishes to obtain clearest signal during Outside Broadcasting ● Substitute programs in cases where signals fail.● Organize recording sessions, auditions set and prepare TV booths for recording.● Perform preventive and corrective equipment maintenance using hand tools.● Instruct Technical Operators on how to use TV production equipment● Setting Up of a Broadcasting Van and Transmission Van ● Studio Set up and Stage Craft● Edit broadcast material electronically, using computers.● Setting up of Talk Back system during production ● Installation, modification and designing of equipment to employer specification.● Equipment Inventory auditing.● Determine Camera Positioning and Number of Microphones needed for a production. ● Cable construction ● 24hr Signal Monitoring ● Equipment RepairsKey Achievements• Certificate of skilled worker qualification; Class one radio communications Technician