gennys Chacon Lahera

Field Communications Technician

"As a Field Communications Technician, I am responsible for the end-to-end installation and maintenance of integrated residential and commercial technology suites. My daily workflow includes:

• Smart Home Security: I install and program comprehensive security ecosystems, including smart hubs, motion detectors, and AI-powered cameras. I specialize in syncing these devices via Z-Wave or Zigbee protocols to ensure a secure, automated environment.
• High-Speed Data (Internet): I provision fiber-optic or coaxial drops, optimize Wi-Fi 6 mesh networks, and perform signal analysis to guarantee maximum throughput and low latency.
• Digital Video Services: I configure IPTV and 4K Set-Top Boxes, ensuring proper signal-to-noise ratios (SNR) and teaching customers how to navigate their streaming interfaces.
• Home Phone (VoIP): I deploy Voice over IP solutions, ensuring high-quality voice transmission and verifying that E911 services are correctly mapped to the physical address.
• Technical Troubleshooting: I use specialized network diagnostic tools to identify and resolve connectivity issues, ensuring all services meet strict Quality of Service (QoS) standards."

Water Truck Driver (Ice Road Construction)

"I am a Water Truck Driver specialized in ice road construction and maintenance within the Fort McMurray oil sands. My core responsibilities include:"

• Ice Road Building: Operating a heavy-duty water truck to apply water in precise layers to freeze and build the road structure from the ground up.
• Surface Maintenance: Spraying water to maintain the integrity of existing ice roads, ensuring they remain smooth and safe for heavy equipment transport.
• Water Sourcing: Filling the tank from designated water points or lakes using high-volume pumps, hoses, and fittings.
• Pre-Trip & Safety: Conducting mandatory National Safety Code (NSC) inspections every morning to check brakes, tires, and the water delivery system (PTO and pumps).
• Extreme Condition Driving: Navigating a fully loaded truck in harsh winter conditions and off-road terrain typical of the Alberta oil fields.
• Reporting: Maintaining daily driver logbooks and inspection records to comply with Alberta's commercial vehicle regulations.
• Operated heavy machinery including excavators, bulldozers, and cranes to complete construction projects efficiently.
• Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
• Collaborated with project managers to coordinate equipment needs and project timelines effectively.
• Trained junior operators on safe equipment operation and maintenance procedures, enhancing team capabilities.

• Constructed and installed formwork systems for concrete structures, ensuring precision and safety compliance.
• Collaborated with project teams to interpret blueprints and technical drawings for accurate execution of designs.
• Operated power tools and equipment safely, maintaining high standards of quality throughout construction phases.
• Assisted in training new carpenters on best practices for formwork installation and safety protocols.
• Completed complex formwork projects requiring precise measurements and cuts, demonstrating attention to detail.
• Communicated daily with job site supervisor to discuss milestones and update project schedule.

• Executed precise finishing techniques to ensure smooth, level surfaces on concrete structures.
• Operated and maintained various tools, including trowels and screeds, for optimal surface preparation.
• Collaborated with team members to coordinate project timelines and workflow efficiency.
• Assisted in mixing and pouring concrete to meet specified design requirements.
• Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
• Created specific finishes on poured concrete.
• Installed rebar and molded expansion joints and edges for concrete projects.