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Benjamin Grainger

Newcastle,NSW

Summary

Reliable worker with hands-on training and experience troubleshooting and installing Cabling and communications systems. Physically fit and agile and able to work in cramped spaces. Extensive knowledge of wires and cables used in supplier communication networks. Willing and able to work away from home if required

I am a team oriented professional with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships through open communication, mutual obligation and trust.
I am a highly skilled communicator that is able to relate to people in all situations and across all cultural boundaries; a fast learner, able to adapt readily to the constant changes in HSE protocol and operations; a self-motivated achiever with effective troubleshooting skills and ability to handle pressure.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Communications Technician

Self Employed (Contractor)
Newcastle And Surrounds , NSW
10.2014 - Current
  • Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
  • Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
  • Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
  • Oversee business telecommunication networks, telephones, and office equipment.
  • Installation and maintenance of communications networks (ADSL, VDSL, PSTN, FTTC, FTTP)
  • Repaired cut cable of various sizes and worked with color-coded wires and cables.
  • Reviewed and interpreted facility orders, network design orders, and circuit layout orders.
  • Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
  • Developed expertise in communication systems cabling, circuitry and wiring through NBN and Telstra
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Read and interpret cable plans.
  • Worked closely with network administrators and server engineers to deliver quality service
  • Used work management applications to receive and close work orders.
  • Analyzed user-generated trouble tickets to determine causes of problems and took appropriate action for resolution.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.

Education

Certificate III Telecommunications - Telecommunications Technician

Narimba JB Hunter
Quakers Hill, NSW
10.2014

High School Diploma -

Bulahdelah Central School
Bulahdelah, NSW
10.2012

Skills

  • Service Quality
  • Component Replacements
  • Field Installation
  • Service Requests
  • Diagnosing Issues
  • Maintaining Components
  • Installation and Configuration
  • Technical Document Reading
  • Using test Instruments and equipment

Certification

ICT30210 Certificate III Telecommunications

ASP Certification (Ausgrid)

Open Registered Cabling Licence

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry (white card)

HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker
UETTDRRF01 Apply ESI safety rules, codes of practice and procedures for work on or near electrical apparatus
UETTDRRF02 Perform pole top rescue
UETTDRRF06 Perform rescue from a live LV panel
UETTDRRF09 Apply access procedures to work on or near electrical network infrastructure
UETTDRRF10 Provide first aid in an ESI environment

JBHT-01STC VESI Safe to Climb - Telecommunications Worker
JBHT-01WAP Working at Poles
JBHT-01WMH Working at Manholes
JBHT-01WWL Working with Ladders

SC - Asbestos Awareness

ICTWHS201 Provide telecommunications services safely on roofs
RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights

ICTTEN311 Inspect, clean and handle optical fibre cable and connectors

ICTCBL3067A Modify and cut over cable

ICT20213 Terminate metallic conductor customer cable

RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan

MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres

References

David Webb, Transgrid; Survey Lead: 0409782757

Ben Saville, Transgrid; Site Manager Infrastructure Delivery: 0458614175

Kevin Slattery; Former HSE manager for ISGM/Tandem Contracting: 0422702910

Paul Esgate; Telecommuncations Trainer: 0427104090

Aiden Rees; Contractor Communications Technician: 0427060236

Timeline

Communications Technician

Self Employed (Contractor)
10.2014 - Current

Certificate III Telecommunications - Telecommunications Technician

Narimba JB Hunter

High School Diploma -

Bulahdelah Central School
Benjamin Grainger