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Liam Haringsma

East Victoria Park, Perth,WA

Summary

A Communications Technician with five years experience in maintaining telecommunications networks, Radio Frequency systems, and IP-based networks, with a life long goal to eventually be involved in project management.

Excellent relationship-building and problem-solving skills with demonstrated success in working both alone and as part of team.

Highly-motivated with a desire to take on new challenges and eager to constantly broaden my knowledge in new technologies.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Communications Technician

Caldo Group - Western Australia Police Force
, WA
06.2024 - Current

Currently, I am working in a project team involved in upgrading the Emergency Services Radio Network.

Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting with the creation of technical documentation and drawings
  • Supervise and audit contractors
  • Participate in meetings, and contribute to technical discussions
  • Install and test structured network systems; data, radio frequency, trunked radio
  • Configure and program devices
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose faults

Telecommunications Technician

Tech TV
Perth, WA
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Installed, set up and repaired devices and system components.
  • Installed network interface devices and rearranged inside wiring.
  • Provided installation, service and maintenance for broadband internet and digital telephone service.
  • Disassembled equipment, inspecting and tested wiring to locate and repair problems.
  • Read and interpreted technical documentation in order to accurately configure equipment.
  • Assisted with developing long-term strategies to accommodate future needs of telecommunications network.
  • Briefed customers on equipment, usage and product specification.
  • Evaluated information provided and worked with customers to provide best possible solutions.
  • Installed and repaired distribution racks and cables.
  • Ran wires between components and to outside cable systems.
  • Tested repaired, newly installed or updated equipment to drive proper function and conformance to specifications.
  • Tested circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions.
  • Assembled and installed communication equipment.

Communications Technician

Air Communications
Perth, WA
12.2020 - 08.2023
  • Measured, cut, spliced and installed wires and cables.
  • Disassembled equipment, inspecting and tested wiring to locate and repair problems.
  • Read and interpreted technical documentation in order to accurately configure equipment.
  • Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
  • Read and interpreted technical drawings, maps and blueprints prior to starting tasks.
  • Assembled and installed communication equipment.
  • Tested connections to verify power supplies and communication link functionality.
  • Tested circuits and components of malfunctioning telecommunications equipment to isolate sources of malfunctions.
  • Ran wires between components and to outside cable systems.
  • Climbed poles and ladders to install, maintain or inspect equipment.

Education

Certificate IV - Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Comtech Training
Perth, WA

Certificate III - Telecommunications Technology

Comtech Training
Perth, WA

Certificate III - Information Digital Media And Technology

South Metropolitan TAFE
Thornlie, WA

Skills

  • Creation of technical documentation and drawings
  • Configuring devices and equipment
  • Device installation
  • Maintaining systems
  • Safety awareness
  • Equipment safety
  • Test equipment operation
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosing faults
  • Radio frequency systems
  • Proficient in IP based networks

Additional Information

  • ASIAL Open registration cabling license with full endorsements in; structured cabling, optical fibre, and coaxial cabling
  • Completed online courses on radio technologies through the Tait Radio Academy
  • C class drivers licence
  • Trained and inducted to work for various mining companies on multiple mine sites
  • Radio Frequency Electromagnetic Energy awareness trained
  • Working at Heights and Tower Rescue trained
  • Construction White Card
  • High Risk Work License (EWP, forklift)
  • First attack firefighting trained
  • First Aid and CPR trained

Timeline

Communications Technician

Caldo Group - Western Australia Police Force
06.2024 - Current

Telecommunications Technician

Tech TV
08.2023 - 06.2024

Communications Technician

Air Communications
12.2020 - 08.2023

Certificate III - Telecommunications Technology

Comtech Training

Certificate III - Information Digital Media And Technology

South Metropolitan TAFE

Certificate IV - Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Comtech Training
Liam Haringsma