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Work History
Education
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Languages
Certification
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Introduction:
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Graeme Hill

Telecommunications Network Manager
Hubbards,NS

Summary

I feel my skill set experience and accomplishments noted within the accompanying Resume will illustrate the value my experience and vision can bring to your team in the position of OSP Field Manager. Extensive experience in wide areas of OSP Operations, Management and Coordination including Service and Installation in a OSP Fiber, Copper, Small Cell and Wireless Telecommunication environment. Consistently Highest performing OSP Operations Technical Service Field Co-ordinator within Technical Service Group. highest performing group on safety ,quality, 10 Years OSP Construction Management experience, 20 years Senior OSP Splicing Technician experience I have extensive knowledge of OSP Management Co-ordination procedures, Site Visits, Technician on site Quality and safety checks, TQM, Mentoring, coaching, training, Technicians. Managing and pricing high value high profile complex contracts and am comfortable liaising with groups or individuals on all levels both internally and externally Excellent Supervisory man management and customer service skills, experienced in site surveys, pricing and contracts, Work effectively under pressure, coupled with extensive hands on Technical, Service and Installations experience, with a strong ethic of right first time. Excellent team player, highly motivated with exceptional problem solving, organizational and time management skills, My experience enables me to think outside the box to resolve problems and formulate solutions with a strong track record of self managing and managing Technical professionals. with a strong can do attitude. Excellent customer service skills coupled with technical and managerial experience put me in a unique position of being able to see all sides of a problem, I know that my proven technical and leadership skills, strong commitment to high ethical and professional standards, and flexibility in devising proactive responses to changing situations would allow me to make a significant contribution to your team. I would welcome the chance to discuss my qualifications with you in greater detail. On a personal level extensive experience in wide areas Building, have built own extension to home and sunroom, and replaced entire heating system rewired and renovated home. Interests Computer Programming, I.T, DIY Anything Tech , Renovations, Sport, Thank you for your interest please know that I appreciate your time and consideration. Should you have any questions or need clarification on any points please don’t hesitate to contact me on the number above or by email Yours Sincerely Graeme Hill

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
32
32

Trade Network Certification's

Work History

Field Inspector Bell Fibre OP

Canada Planview
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Managing Contract Teams on Fibre Op Network Upgrades
  • Managing Teams involved in Fibre Op Network upgrades Advising teams on Aerial Cable Installations Underground Drilling and Duct Installs managing Health and safety Quality inspections, blueprint plan Update changes updating submitting billing on a weekly basis, liaise between Bell and Contract teams on a daily basis.

Senior Area Service Telecommunication and Network Lead

Canada Ledcor Technical Services
01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managing Upgrades CO, Head End Telco and Cell Migrations Network Telus Suncor Migrations
  • Lead Tech on Network Migrations using Meraki Network MX and MG equipment for Suncor Petro can, Troubleshooting primary Telco provider (Bell Eastlink, Rogers, Telus Data Services , Online Service Technical Manager, Installation of Teleco, Data Racks and Cabinets,Head End and CO installation and migrations, Testing troubleshooting Managing Network Migrations ,Managing Service Network Installations Bell GOCO, Radiant, Rogers, Telus, Service and Installation site allocation to Technicians Co-Ordinating Day To Day Service Calls Including Wireless, OSP Telecommunication and Data Network Installations and repair.

Field Manager Co-Ordinator GTech I.T Network Design and Installation

Canada GTech
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Field Operations Manager on new Wireless and Data Network Installations
  • Designed and built wireless networks for various Business concerns, Choice Hotel Goup, Speedy Glass, Petro Can, Ultramar.
  • Training Mentoring Coaching of Technicians and Clients Ultramar, Brownstone PM, Sacred-Serendipity, Online and Remote I.T technical support, Brownstone PM, Sacred-Serendipity.
  • Accomplishments Highest Performing TSG.(10 consecutive months) Based on Safety, Quality, Performance, whilst staying within budget.

Senior Wireless Specialist covering Maritime region

Canada MOBIA Innovations
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Primary role: Field Co-Ordinator Projects Lead on large scale LTE Cell Projects: Network Design and Installation.
  • Managing Data Cabling, Network Installations, Call Centre Installations, Stadium, Exhibition halls,Conference room Installations including white board and AV, Cat5,6,Fibre, Installed, commissioned server suite for Eastlink Pennant Point housing cloud based servers for external customers.
  • Planning and Installation of upgrades to LTE Cellular, data network installations Maritime Cell Lead LTE Upgrades to installation of CDMA, HSPA, LTE voice and data networks for Bell, Rogers, Telus, Eastlink.
  • Planning, Design and Management of new and existing cell sites.. Responsible for executing planning design of installations of critical cell and data components with minimal customer and emergency services systems impact.

Senior I.T Wireless Supervisor/Technician

Canada Nova Communications
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Accomplishments include Build New Windows Enterprise server plus Backup, change over from old Network server to new Enterprise server 2012, for Halifax Media Company.
  • Setting up new users on Enterprise servers, windows7, 8, 10, Windows Server 2008,2012, Installation of new programs on Windows laptop and Mac-book install Network Printers. Troubleshooting I.T network issues.
  • Coaching training on new program/ Software installs, Network Data and Telecom installations, Set up Data/ Network, Audio Visual Equipment for shows, concerts and Conferences and Training Courses. Network Cabling Structured cabling, fibre
  • Install and Commission POE Wireless Access Points throughout Customer premises. Design and Build Eastlink rural broadband Network Cell Equipment cabinets on cell towers in the external network.

Consultant/Regional Manager Telent Marconi

UK GTECH
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • OSP Technical Services Manager (TSM)
  • Managing the Planning and Installation of CO Headend and Node Installations, New Cell Towers, Small Cell, CDMA, HSPA, New plant, Cellular Fibre And Coax, for Installation of Cell 21 Century-Networks IP,VOIP, 3G GSM Cellular Wireless Equipment, Huawei, Ericsson, installation of 48v Power plants, and recovery of redundant Trunk and Junction cables in the External Network. Highest performing TSM on Copper Fibre Spicing Group, Managing a team of 25 External Network Technicians, including performing KPI, Quality QA,QC, Safety Audits, CQP,TQM.

OSP Area Manager

UK GTECH
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Highest performing Area Manager for three consecutive quarters, Morrison Tesl :OSP Project Managing a team of 25+ engineers on the OpenreachStormforce project, involving installation and fault clearance of Copper, Fibre/Coax Phone and Broadband to the residential sector dealing with all aspects of quality, safety and performance on a daily basis, , line TQM, KPI, CQP checks, Plant Planning mobile and transport costs. Customer related service issues.

Consultant/OSP Area Field Manager Lynkline

UK GTECH
01.2003 - 01.2006
  • Working on OSP BT contract London area in charge of 20+ Engineers involved in the Build, Installation and Repair of large projects, including Fibre ,Copper /Coax, Head End, CO. Main Distribution frame transfers, frame compression, frame audits, Node Deloade/reload and PCP relief. New customer installations and repair of broadband and fixed line circuits, CQP safety and quality checks, KPI’s, and monitoring team performance including reviews.

Field Manager/Supervisor

UK OSP BT Network-Build Contract
01.2000 - 01.2003
  • Managing 34+ engineers, after 2 weeks relief supervisor fast tracked to Management On a Fibre Optic/Copper Jointing & Cabling team. Involved in all aspects of Main &Distribution Splicing&Cabling. Advising Engineers on alternate solutions on day-to-day issues/ problem projects. Ensuring projects were completed on time to a quality standard and safety was adhered to. This was a position that enabled me to carry on working in a Field Network environment, both hands on and Project Managing / supervising large high profile Network and Telecommunication projects. Managing safety, quality, and productivity, ensuring all contractors adhered to quality and safety regulations and ensuring all projects were completed within the required timescales. Standing in for Senior Management whenever they were involved in other long-term projects.

Senior Network Build OSP Technician

UK BT
01.1979 - 01.2000
  • Leading a team of 12 engineers on large scale Telecommunication and Roadwork’s Projects inc Head End transfers, Frame Compression, Frame audits, updating of frame records, Node Deload –Reload, Fibre/Copper Provision and repair, new cable installs from CO to Node local Distribution using Copper and FTTH.
  • BT Major works OSP Jointer/Splicer Working as part of a team involved in the Provision and Maintenance of CO-AX, Junction, Main and Distribution side cables ranging from 2pr upto 5000pr, part of a high profile team tasked with high level emergency Cable breakdowns, including Head End Builds,and Expansion, Node relief, Main Frame CO, Head end Transfers and Repair.

Education

Trade - Field Telecommunication Networks Certificates

Bt Trade School
UK

Skills

  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ten years of experience in OSP management
  • Extensive OSP splicing expertise
  • Quality and safety evaluation courses
  • Project coordination
  • Strong customer engagement skills
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Team motivation and mentoring
  • Network infrastructure development
  • Security clearance for airside operations

Accomplishments

  • Supervised teams of 32 staff members.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Certification

  • OSP Management Courses/ Training, Course instructor, Telecommunication, I.T, Network Wireless, Data.
  • Field Co-Ordinator, Telecom Project Management, OSP Network Design, Cell, Wireless, Fiber, Copper, Coax.
  • Quality and Safety Auditor Safety& Quality courses. Gas testing in the External Network Gas Detection Unit Calibration.
  • Planning and Design in the OSP Cable and Telco External Network, Aerial and UG Wireless Fibre Coax Copper.
  • Fibre Optics: inc Blown and Otian, Splicing, Installation, &Testing
  • Small Cell Installation and testing, including Small Cell surveys.
  • Full Accreditation in all Copper Main-Distribution side Splicing andNode Installation.
  • Head-End, CO, Node Terminating- Inc, IDC, Krone, Quante, 3M, Bix Cabinet and Rack .
  • PPO (Plant Protection Officer) Safe Dig.
  • Advanced Trunk & Junction courses PCM TMR, Loading Pots, Coils Amplifiers
  • N.R.S.W.A inc. supervisory.Confined Space, Sabre escape harness.
  • Wireless/ Cellular Installation and Service troubleshooting critical system affecting issues.
  • UK Airside, UK Military High Level Security Cleared (SC).
  • Track.Safety, Hotsite Nuclear Power station.
  • I.T accredited - (BICSI .M.C.S.E, MCSA, A+, N+) Microsoft Office, Win 7 & 10,Windows Server 2008, 2012.
  • Data cabling Network installation including AV, Fibre Cat 5 ,6, Demare Server room, Call Centre
  • Recent Clean Criminal records check, and Drivers abstract available.

Timeline

Field Inspector Bell Fibre OP

Canada Planview
01.2024 - 01.2025

Senior Area Service Telecommunication and Network Lead

Canada Ledcor Technical Services
01.2021 - 01.2023

Field Manager Co-Ordinator GTech I.T Network Design and Installation

Canada GTech
01.2020 - 01.2021

Senior Wireless Specialist covering Maritime region

Canada MOBIA Innovations
01.2012 - 01.2016

Senior I.T Wireless Supervisor/Technician

Canada Nova Communications
01.2009 - 01.2012

Consultant/Regional Manager Telent Marconi

UK GTECH
01.2007 - 01.2009

OSP Area Manager

UK GTECH
01.2006 - 01.2007

Consultant/OSP Area Field Manager Lynkline

UK GTECH
01.2003 - 01.2006

Field Manager/Supervisor

UK OSP BT Network-Build Contract
01.2000 - 01.2003

Senior Network Build OSP Technician

UK BT
01.1979 - 01.2000

Trade - Field Telecommunication Networks Certificates

Bt Trade School

Hobbies and Interests

Computer Programming, I.T, DIY Anything Tech , Renovations, Sport

Introduction:

  • Extensive Operations Management Inspection and Co-ordinator experience in a wide range of areas within the OSP Fibre Copper Co-Ax, CO, Head End Telecom ,Cellular Wireless and IT Data industries.
  • Highest Performing OSP TSC (Technical Service Co-ordinator ) of 12 TSG's, (10 consecutive months.) Including Mentoring, Site visits to Monitor Safety, Quality, Performance of Technicians
  • In-field OSP Construction Co-ordinator, with Direct hire and Contract Technicians ,Copper, Fibre ,Coax, FTTH, Underground and Aerial, Wireless Cell,Interpret Cable schematics, site plans, for OSP network cable, Quality, Safety audits,QMS, KPI, Training Coaching Mentoring of Technical professionals and new hires.
  • Design Planning; specializing in additional OSP service and network expansion in an OSP field environment. The focus of which has been in Service and Installation; installation of 2x 96 Fibre rings / Wireless Installation Small Cell, Copper throughout the entire London Business district of Canary Wharf
  • My Supervisory Co-ordinator experience is coupled with extensive hands on field experience and Equipment Installation experience, with a strong ethic of right first time.
  • Technician Fast tracked to Supervising, Managing a team of Technical Professionals on Field OSP Projects
  • Proven track record of being highly motivated team player with exceptional problem solving, organizational and time management skills
  • My experience has given me the option to think outside the box, to identify challengers, formulate solutions and execute the resolution problems. with a strong track record of managing coaching mentoring and training technical professionals.
  • Experience has given me a wide range of customer service and sales skills; the ability to work effectively under pressure with tight deadlines, as well as the skills needed to mentor, motivate other staff members. I have extensive knowledge of Management procedures, managing high value high profile complex contracts
  • Comfortable, professional, when dealing and liaising with groups or individuals on all levels both internally and externally.
  • Field Co-ordinator Data Cabling and equipment Installations in Call centers and Eastlink Cloud server rooms.
  • Field Project Manager Choice Hotel group wireless installation across all hotels in group.
  • Field Installation Co-Ordinator, Field Project Manager on the wireless, Data Network installation for Travelodge Hotel Group, Small Cell Installation, Tested and installed wireless remote Cameras on Halifax-Dartmouth Ferry's, Windows server build, installation and upgrades, including Desktop, Laptop, Mac, and hardware/software upgrades
  • In addition organizing designing and running training courses for management, clients, and technicians, ranging from I.T, all versions of windows IOS and Android, also Wireless Access Point Installation, setting up internal computer server networks. Training of Staff, Coaching Technicians
Graeme HillTelecommunications Network Manager