Arndt Hempell
CLAYTON,ON
Summary
A team-oriented, self-motivated, and hardworking individual with background in space/military manufacturing, a natural aptitude for outdoor climbing and hardware installation. Punctual, maintains quality, prioritizes safety, and ensures good housekeeping. Approaches each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience, and humor. Prepared for the challenges of installing and maintaining tower systems as a telecommunications professional. Reliable team player focused on achieving results and adapting to dynamic work conditions. Expert Tower Technician skilled in climbing communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas and auxiliary equipment. Sound understanding of climber safety, equipment usage, hazard analysis, and safe rescue techniques. Comfortable working at elevated heights in extreme weather conditions to ensure wireless network operators maintain service and coverage. Offers a solid foundation in technical skills with a willingness to rapidly learn and adapt to new challenges. Organized and dependable with excellent multitasking abilities and a positive attitude. Willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tower Tech
Independent Tower Technician Contractor
08.2024 - Current
- Self Employed Venture
- Delivered comprehensive tower services for both residential and commercial clients.
- Supervised 3 field operation teams, optimizing processes and maintaining safety standards.
Horizontal Driller
Lachapelle Construction
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Executed horizontal drilling operations to support fibre installations. 200 - 400 meters per day.
- Installed conduits for fiber optic cables using horizontal drilling techniques.
- Followed established business practices, regulatory requirements and job safety protocols.
Fibre Project Manager
Storm internet
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Managing field crew of 4.
- Running mini excavator for field crew.
- Pulling fibre through conduit with field crew, 300 meters a day,
- Documented 40 km Project Progress with Spreadsheet and photo's.
- Site Remediation to close project.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout engagement process, 300 residential sites
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Fostered culture of innovation and creativity within project team, leading to improved problem-solving capabilities and enhanced outcomes.
- Achieved high levels of team engagement and morale by promoting collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Tower Technician
Storm internet
01.2020 - 01.2024
- Serviced residential and commercial communications towers, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Attached fiber lines to existing Bell infrastructure with accuracy.
- Assisted in rigging operations for safe hoisting of heavy equipment on towers during installation projects.
- Executed precise antenna alignments using specialized tools to ensure optimal signal strength in targeted coverage areas.
- Performed hardware installation at heights of 250 feet while maintaining focus on safety.
- Bolted equipment into place using hand and power tools.
- Provided comprehensive training to new team members, improving their skill set and productivity within the team quickly.
- Participated in emergency response efforts as a reliable member of the team, restoring services promptly during critical situations.
- Ensured timely project completion with efficient task prioritization.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement by leading inspection and rescue training sessions .
- Maintained detailed records of installation and maintenance activities, supporting accurate project documentation.
- Improved team efficiency with introduction of new rigging techniques that simplified equipment installation.
- Kept working areas clean, safe and stocked with appropriate equipment and supplies to meet expected shop and customer demands.
- Installed, adjusted and repaired stationary and mobile radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communication systems.
- Drove truck and trailer to and from job sites, up to 2 hour drives.
- Examined malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires or burned-out components.
- Replaced rj45 connectors and coaxial cables.
Manufacturing Specialist
DRS TECHNOLOGIES
07.1997 - 01.2020
- 22+ years of experience in various departments at DRS TECHNOLOGIES, starting as assembler
- Manufacturing Engineering, Production Support, 2010 - 2020.
- Security clearance approved in 2015
- Performed pre-production assembly for military and space assemblies, maintaining direct quality relations with government and customer inspectors.
- Certified to IPC standards
- Designed and drew tooling with AUTO-CAD based on production needs, then implemented designs into manufacturing process.
- Oversaw creation, processing, and disposition of ICR/NCR materials to support manufacturing operations.
- Participant in Lean Six Sigma Program
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to streamline manufacturing processes and improve efficiency.
- High voltage encapsulation/hay wiring
- Press-fit assemblies
- Wave solder operator & post wave inspection certified
- Soldering experience in SMT, PTH, Add-on's and rework
- Laser optics assembly & final housing experience
- Conformal coating and bonding applications
- Microsoft Office, Deltek Cost-point 7 inventory control software, Solumina MES work instruction software & Paint Shop Pro for picture editing
Education
Certification - AUTO-CAD
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE
Ottawa, ON01.2010
Secondary School Graduation Diploma -
ALMONTE & DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
Almonte, ON01.1992
Skills
- Climbing proficiency
- Heavy equipment
- Antenna alignment
- Weather resilience
- Fall protection
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Physical strength
- Blueprint reading
- Continuous improvement
- Preventive Maintenance
Hobbies and Interests
- Dragon boat
- Climbing
- Auto-cad
- Carving
- Music
- Organizing
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Tobogganing.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Accomplishments
- Designed/Implemented a custom tool to assist with rework to prevent material from being trashed and more material to be procured.
- Coordinated Daily operations in the field for pulling fibre through conduit to install 300+ customers to the network, on time and on budget.
- Fitness became a priority for me in 2003. Since then I have continually improved my physical fitness utilizing lifestyle changes, diet and physical activity.
- My progression in the team sport, (Dragon boat racing) from a recreational team to homegrown team and then to a competitive team, the successes we all shared and friendships made is one of my favorite personal accomplishments.
Certification
- How to plan and manage projects using the Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices. 2022
- Professional Development Studies: EMC Manufacturing Essentials Certification for Supervisors, 2018.
- First Aid Certification, Ottawa Paramedic Services, 4 Oct 2020
- Six Sigma Certification, 2014
- Ontario G Driver's License
- TART Tower Access & Rescue Training, MultiTrek, 17 - 19 Oct 2022.
- AEWP/Combo, AC Advanced Consulting & Training, 2 Jun 2023
- WHIMIS, OSG, 4 Jun 2023
- Working at Heights, Infrastructure Health & Safety, 8 Feb 2023
- How to plan and manage projects using the Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices. 2022
- Professional Development Studies: EMC Manufacturing Essentials Certification for Supervisors, 2018.
Timeline
Tower Tech
Independent Tower Technician Contractor
08.2024 - Current
Horizontal Driller
Lachapelle Construction
02.2024 - 07.2024
Fibre Project Manager
Storm internet
01.2022 - 01.2024
Tower Technician
Storm internet
01.2020 - 01.2024
Manufacturing Specialist
DRS TECHNOLOGIES
07.1997 - 01.2020
- How to plan and manage projects using the Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices. 2022
- Professional Development Studies: EMC Manufacturing Essentials Certification for Supervisors, 2018.
- First Aid Certification, Ottawa Paramedic Services, 4 Oct 2020
- Six Sigma Certification, 2014
- Ontario G Driver's License
- TART Tower Access & Rescue Training, MultiTrek, 17 - 19 Oct 2022.
- AEWP/Combo, AC Advanced Consulting & Training, 2 Jun 2023
- WHIMIS, OSG, 4 Jun 2023
- Working at Heights, Infrastructure Health & Safety, 8 Feb 2023
- How to plan and manage projects using the Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices. 2022
- Professional Development Studies: EMC Manufacturing Essentials Certification for Supervisors, 2018.
Certification - AUTO-CAD
ALGONQUIN COLLEGE
Secondary School Graduation Diploma -
ALMONTE & DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL
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