Christopher Onwuchay
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Experienced Fibre Optic and Copper Technician with a proven track record at Aecon, specializing in innovative design solutions and exceptional customer engagement. Expertise encompasses machinery calibration and comprehensive system troubleshooting, contributing to a 30% enhancement in project performance. Proficient in quality management, driving operational excellence through effective communication and technical skills. Committed to leveraging expertise to further improve project outcomes and client satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fibre Optic and Copper Technician
Aecon
Winnipeg, Manitoba
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Communicated with customers to access work areas and explain work.
- Established and modified networks and computers at businesses, schools, government buildings, medical facilities and homes.
- Organized and coordinated resources required for successful completion of jobs.
- Monitored progress reports and documented results from each job site visit.
- Climbed poles and entered tunnels, buildings, trenches or manholes to accomplish various job tasks.
- Pulled lines to proper tension for safety and durability of installation work.
- Installed, set up and repaired devices and system components.
- Inspected and tested fiber optics equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Diagnosed cable plant problems employing OTDRs.
- Installed outside plant fiber optics in manhole and telco boxes.
- Utilized software applications to monitor and troubleshoot telecom devices from remote locations.
- Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding their fiber optic needs.
- Calibrated test equipment to verify accuracy of readings.
- Completed line work at heights using bucket trucks and underground using access points.
- Created sensors and conducted thorough inspections to locate fiber optic system defects.
- Performed maintenance on fiber optic networks.
- Troubleshot and repaired fiber optic systems.
- Ensured that safety standards were met during installation processes.
- Worked with other technicians as part of a team on large projects.
- Installed, terminated, spliced and tested fiber optic cables.
- Utilized hand tools to properly splice cables.
- Followed safety guidelines and wore protective gear when using power drills, circular saws, and other power tools.
- Reviewed blueprints and manufacturer manuals before beginning installation and repair work.
- Used register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments, and issue receipts.
- Kept records of parts and equipment used in projects to update inventory.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles including oil changes and tire rotations.
- Relayed important safety guidelines to clients to achieve thorough understanding of new equipment.
- Completed scheduled appointments on time to drive quality service.
- Replaced defective components or parts as needed.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Diagnosed problems using test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies.
- Performed troubleshooting and repair of equipment in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Consulted blueprints and manufacturer manuals to plan appropriate and effective repair work.
- Maintained records of repairs, calibrations, and tests performed on equipment.
- Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
- Disassembled dysfunctional machinery to perform root cause analysis and repairs.
- Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
- Utilized a variety of hand tools including soldering irons, screwdrivers, pliers, cutters, wire strippers and crimpers.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
Education
Post Graduate Degree - Human Resources Management
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, None07-2015
Skills
- Machinery Calibration Proficiency
- Commercial construction experience
- Quality Management
- Performance improvement
- Innovative Design Approaches
- Written/Verbal communication
- Computer troubleshooting
- System troubleshooting
- Plant operations support
- Equipment Repair
- Customer rapport
- Assembly and production
- Customer service
- Mechanical aptitude
- Inventory oversight
- Construction management
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Maintenance and repairs
- Preventive Maintenance
- Blueprint reading
- Repair services
- Deadline compliance
- Risk mitigation
- Verbal and written communication
- Power Tools and Equipment
- Timely Production Planning
- Innovation skills
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Heavy lifting
- Troubleshooting
- Instrument Calibration
- Mechanical tools
- Equipment operation
- Workload management
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Software installation
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
2023 International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
2023 Supervising Ground Disturbance 201 (ASTEC SAFETY INC)
2023 Pipeline Construction Safety Training (Build Force Canada)
2023 H2S Alive (Energy Safety Canada)
2023 Fire Watch (Energy Safety Canada)
2023 Gas Detection (ALTTF)
2023 Respiratory Protective Equipment (ALTTF)
2023 Air Purifying Respirator Safety (ALTTF)
SCOTT AV 2000 Large, 3M 6800 FULL FACE Medium,
SCOTT AV 3000 FULL FACE Large, 3M 6502 HALF
MASK Medium, North 7700 HALF MASK Medium, North 7600 FULL
FACE Large.
2023 Common Safety Orientation (Energy Safety Canada)
2023 Flagger Trained (ALTTF)
2023 Rigging Safely in Alberta (ALTTF)
2023 WHMIS 2015 Worker Education (Generic) (CSTS 2020)
2023 Construction Safety Training System (CSTS 2020) – Fundamentals
2023 Rough Terrain Forklift/Telehandler (SAFETY TRAIN INC)
2023 Skid Steer (SAFETY TRAIN INC)
2023 Counterbalance Forklift (Classes: 1,4,5) (SAFETY TRAIN INC)
2023 Toolhound 5 Onsite (ALTTF)
2023 Wildlife Awareness/ Bear Awareness Training (CICT)
2023 ESC Fall Protection (Energy Safety Canada)
2023 Pipeline Sandblasting & Coating (ALTTF)
2023 Transportation of Dangerous Goods (ALTTF)
2023 Confined Space Entry and Monitor (Energy Safety Canada)
2023 ESC MEWP (Energy Safety Canada)
2023 Chainsaw Safety & Cutting Techniques (Arboriculture Canada Training &
Education LTD)
2023 Skid Steer/Track Loader Training (Manitoba)
2023 Intermediate First Aid (Occupational Standard) Includes AED & CPR
Level C (Apex Training Solutions)
2023 Emergency First Aid
CPR AED Level (C)
2023 Telehandler Training (Manitoba)
2023 Mobile Elevated Work Platform (Manitoba)
2022 WHMIS 2015/GHS Certification
2022 Fall Prevention (Manitoba)
2022 Confined Space Awareness (Manitoba)
2022 Ground Disturbance Awareness (Manitoba)
2022 Valid Manitoba Driver’s Licence (4F, 1A)
2022 Valid Manitoba End/Endoss Airbrake (I)
Timeline
Fibre Optic and Copper Technician
Aecon
05.2022 - 11.2024
Post Graduate Degree - Human Resources Management
University of Winnipeg
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