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Hamish Sutherland

Mackay,QLD

Summary

Multi skilled communications technician with over 8 years of experience in telecommunications and 3 years experience in mining. Excellent reputation for safely resolving problems and strong dedication to project completion.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Telecommunications Technician

Eckhold Technologies
10.2021 - Current
  • Optic fibre installation, termination and testing.
  • OPGW splicing.
  • PoE camera installation, configuration and diagnostics.
  • LTE construction and maintenance.
  • Installation and configuration of 48v power management systems.
  • UHF and digital radio installation.
  • Off grid solar builds.

Gaming Machine Technician / Network Technician

Poka Dot Com
03.2021 - 09.2021
  • Install and maintain a highly diverse range of technology.
  • Travel across an extensive service area to reach remote clients.
  • Provide on call service to priority jobs.
  • Maintain records and certification in accordance with customer and legal requirements.

Electronics Repair Technician

Total Repairs
08.2019 - 01.2021
  • Removed, fixed and replaced components such as LCD screens, home buttons and charging ports.
  • De-soldered and re-soldered connections between parts and motherboard.
  • Erased user data, debugged application issues and refurbished devices for resale.
  • Provided good customer service
  • I parted ways with the business on good terms.

Telecommunications Technician

Telstra
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
  • Determined required installation methods and assembled proper tools and equipment to complete projects to specifications.
  • Used sweep testing tools to test operation of tower transmission components.
  • Tested cables using tools such as multimeters, spectrum analyzers and signal level meters.

Telecommunications Trainee

Skilled/Programmed
03.2015 - 03.2017
  • I enjoyed my time travelling and learning on the job.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Certificate IV in Telecommunications -

Federation Training
Chadstone, VIC
2017

Certificate III in Telecommunications - -

Federation Training
Chadstone, VIC
2016

Diploma - Information Technology

Tasmanian Polytechnic
Hobart
2009

Information Technology Certificate IV (Networking) -

TAFE Tas
Hobart, TAS
2008

Skills

  • Routine inspections
  • Tower climbing and EWP
  • Wireless communication installations
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • ELV power systems
  • PtP, PtMP antenna alignment
  • Hybrid feeder termination
  • Fibre optic splicing including OPGW
  • Fibre scope and cleaning
  • OTDR and loss level testing
  • RF spectrum analysis

Licences / Endorsements

  • Open Cabling license (Optical-fibre, Structured and Co-axial)
  • Manual Open Drivers License, Class C and R.
  • CPR
  • Low voltage rescue
  • Tower rescue
  • Standard 11
  • Coal board medical
  • Construction Induction (White Card)
  • Forklift License
  • Elevated Work Platform License
  • Working at Heights
  • 4WD off road driving

Timeline

Telecommunications Technician

Eckhold Technologies
10.2021 - Current

Gaming Machine Technician / Network Technician

Poka Dot Com
03.2021 - 09.2021

Electronics Repair Technician

Total Repairs
08.2019 - 01.2021

Telecommunications Technician

Telstra
03.2017 - 05.2019

Telecommunications Trainee

Skilled/Programmed
03.2015 - 03.2017

Certificate IV in Telecommunications -

Federation Training

Certificate III in Telecommunications - -

Federation Training

Diploma - Information Technology

Tasmanian Polytechnic

Information Technology Certificate IV (Networking) -

TAFE Tas
Hamish Sutherland