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Harpreet Mann

Surrey

Summary

Highly experienced Telecommunications Technician with 7 years of experience in splicing, testing, and maintaining fiber optic and copper cables, with expertise in Subsea fiber optics and telecommunications infrastructure. Proven track record of delivering high-quality results in fast-paced environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Fiber Optic Technician

CityWest
02.2024 - Current
  • Splice and test subsea fiber optic cables to ensure optimal performance and reliability
  • Conduct OTDR, power meter, and fusion splicing tests
  • Troubleshoot and repair subsea fiber optic cable faults
  • Install, test, and maintain fiber cabinets, including fiber distribution hubs and terminals
  • Work with inside plant equipment, such as fiber patch panels and optical distribution frames
  • Perform fiber optic cable pulls, including aerial and underground installation
  • Conduct fiber optic testing and troubleshooting on CO equipment


Fibre Splicer and Tester

Vistacare Communication
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Splice and test fiber optic cables in all outside plant applications - aerial, burial and underground, on both newly placed and existing cables
  • Testing and troubleshooting transport, feeder, or distribution fibers with OTDR, power meter, Live fiber identifier and VFL
  • Climb poles, ladders and a variety of construction equipment to assist in the installation of telecommunication cables and apparatuses
  • Read and interpret work plans or job specifications to execute all work assigned safely and in accordance to our Health and Safety policy

Lead Fibre Splicer and Tester

Baylink Network Inc.
10.2021 - 02.2023
  • Fibre splicing of both single and ribbon fibre splicing cables
  • Testing fibre optic cables
  • Splice, Test and Troubleshoot Undersea Fiber optic cable
  • Build Fiber Enclosure with single and ribbion fibre
  • Preparing test results in report formats for presentation
  • Collaborating with engineers, technicians, and all other project consultants
  • Wiring cabinets, general organization, and preparing materials for shipment
  • Maintaining equipment in excellent working order
  • Networking support of cabinet configuration
  • Check incoming and outgoing inventory and coordinate the resupply when it is slow
  • Work independently and within a team

Lead Fiber Technician

Chorus NZ
11.2018 - 07.2021
  • Terminate, test, and activate- aerial, buried, and underground, on both newly placed and existing cables
  • OSP and ISP fiber splicing
  • Perform and understand OTDR and power meter testing
  • Analyze test results and troubleshoot/fix the faults or defects
  • Read and interpret work plans or job specifications to execute all assigned work
  • Performed troubleshooting of systems with different techniques and tools
  • Climb poles, ladders, and a variety of construction equipment to assist in the installation of fiber cables and equipment
  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to all customers, handled challenging situations with ease
  • Operated company vehicle and tools with optimal safety procedures to prevent injuries
  • Troubleshoot of fiber optic faults, phone line and internet connection
  • Terminate low voltage wiring such as CAT5e/6, coax etc

Telecomunication Technician

Universal Communication Group (UCG)
09.2017 - 11.2018
  • Splicing, testing, and troubleshooting of fiber and copper links
  • Plan Layout and run cable into buildings through walls, attics, and crawl space
  • Maintain and update detailed record of each job
  • Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirement within expected timeframes
  • Operated different electronic detection equipment to locate and mark underground utilities within prescribed accuracy limits
  • Correct, safe, and efficiently located underground utilities including telecommunication, hydro, gas, water, and sewer systems
  • Handle a physically demanding workload, which include heavy lifting, climbing, ladders/poles, crawling in confined space and working in all weather conditions

Education

Diploma - Computing (Specialisation in Networking)

National Technology Institute (NTEC)

Diploma - Information Technology

Rayat Institute of Engineering & Information Technology

Skills

  • Device configuration
  • OTDR
  • Fiber Splicing and testing
  • Cabling Layouts and installation
  • Network compliance understanding
  • Microsoft windows
  • Network Maintenance

Driver License

Class 5

Timeline

Fiber Optic Technician

CityWest
02.2024 - Current

Fibre Splicer and Tester

Vistacare Communication
02.2023 - 02.2024

Lead Fibre Splicer and Tester

Baylink Network Inc.
10.2021 - 02.2023

Lead Fiber Technician

Chorus NZ
11.2018 - 07.2021

Telecomunication Technician

Universal Communication Group (UCG)
09.2017 - 11.2018

Diploma - Information Technology

Rayat Institute of Engineering & Information Technology

Diploma - Computing (Specialisation in Networking)

National Technology Institute (NTEC)
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