Manoa Lilidamu
Pennington, Sa,Fiji
Summary
Focused on completing rigging work to maintain tight deadlines. Works well in both independent and team-based environments. Well-organized and reliable with excellent planning and execution paired with sound safety record. Hardworking rigging professional adept at climbing, working at heights and managing safety concerns. Familiar with winches, cable terminations, counterweights and motorized systems. Clean driving record
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Telecommunications Rigger
JJ Communications Limited
2023.10 - Current
- Telstra, Optus & Vodafone 4G & 5G technology tower works
- Install Ericsson and Nokia Radio for 4G & 5G
- Install junction boxes for trunks
- Run trunks and feeders onto tower
- Plumbing or RF tails and trunks
- Test feeders -PIM, DTF, Sweep test
- Test trunks - loop and power metre
- Earth equipments and cables
- Decommission of unused antennas, radios, feeders, trunks, steel works etc.
- Build head frames on ground and install on monopoles
- Operating and maintaining rigging equipment
- Microwave transmission installation,
- Radio Base Station installation and testing
- Engineering and Design Services,
- Tower/monopole/mast installation and maintenance,
- Extensive rigging works,
- Mobiles construction,
- Line of Sight inspections,
- Earthing and electrical ,
- Site audits and inspections,
- Technical services and
- working closely with other team members to ensure that projects are completed safely and efficiently.
- Rigged for heavy lifts according to blueprint requirements.
- Improved lifting efficiency with proper selection of rigging equipment for specific tasks.
- Increased workplace safety by conducting regular rigging inspections and equipment maintenance.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Prepared and erected steel, torque and bolt-up connections.
- Enhanced team productivity through clear communication with colleagues regarding job assignments and expectations.
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by implementing safe work practices at all times during rigging operations.
Technical Officer, Wireless Networks
Telecom Fiji Limited
2021.05 - 2023.10
- Microwave radio planning, installation and troubleshooting
- Telecommunications tower rigging works - installation of 4G/LTE and microwave radio links
- Provide restoration works on all Wireless Network System fault, this includes Core and VTSAT installations
- Wifi installations and troubleshooting
- Radio spares inventory
- Wireless Network systems monthly performance report and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Technical Officer
IPcore/Transport Network - NOC, Suva
2018.11 - 2021.04
- Provisioning & maintenance of all services requested under the IP/Transport Network System Fiji wide - includes the IP/MPLS,DWDM/OTN, SDH Core
- Deploy services on all the Transport Network System devices - Cisco devices
- Configuring, installing and documenting of any new IP/Transport Network System elements including its monitoring
- Provide restoration works on all IP/Transport Network System fault, this includes Core and Customer services
- Network systems monthly performance report and recommendations for continuous improvement
- Fibre splicing
- Assist in power systems wiring of core and customer equipment
- Microwave radio tests, provisioning, installations and troubleshooting
- Assist in preparing for any Changes required in the Transport Network System connectivity or configuration or anything for that matter
- Keeping and updating all resources that is used in the Transport Network System
- Maintaining Transport Network system spares and tools.
Technical Officer
Transport Network - NOC, Suva
2017.07 - 2018.11
- Transport Network Core Element Installation and Maintenance
- Maintenance and installation of IPCore systems, SDH, PDH and Microwave systems
- Installation, testing and commissioning projects of Radio & Transmission elements
- SDH E1 provisioning and fault attendance
- Creating radio link path profile
- Optic Fibre splicing assistance
- MPLS Router and switches Configuration and Installation
- Fibre mux testing and installation
- Troubleshooting and repairs of fmux and radios (Airmux, eclipse, aviat & 4RF)
- Assist in Ruckus Wi-Fi Configuration & Installation
- PRI installation
- Genset maintenance & refueling
- Reporting to Team Leader Transport-Network.
Technician
Transport Network - NOC, Suva
2014.09 - 2017.07
- Assistance in Transport Network Core Element Installation and Maintenance
- Maintenance and installation of SDH, PDH, Microwave & IPCore systems
- Installation, testing and commissioning projects of Radio & Transmission elements
- SDH E1 provisioning and fault attendance
- Creating microwave radio link path profile, path analysis and performance
- Fibre splicing assistance
- MPLS Router Configuration and Installation
- Fibre mux testing and installation
- Troubleshooting and repairs of fmux and radios (Airmux, eclipse, aviat & 4RF)
- Assist in Ruckus Wi-Fi Configuration & Installation
- VTSAT Installation and faults
- PRI installation
- Reporting to Team Leader Transport-Network.
Trainee
Network Operations West
2013.01 - 2014.01
- Bench testing, installation of radio and transmission equipment
- Fibre mux testing and installation
- Troubleshooting and repairs of fmux and radios (Airmux, eclipse, aviat & 4RF)
- PRI modems and MPLS router configuration and installation
- Fibre Splicing and fibre breakdown assistance
- Provision of new path profiles and pipes for customer
- VTSAT Installation & Faults
- DC wiring of equipment, rectifier installation
- Assist in Maintenance of Genset power backup and refueling.
Education
Diploma - Telecommunications And Network
12.2021
Skills
- Rigging Preparation
- Safety understanding
- OSHA Regulations
- Materials Movement
- Basic mathematical abilities
- Load Calculation
- Site installations
- Testing Procedures
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- IP Network fault isolation and troubleshooting
- Microwave link installation and fault isolationAbility to pinpoint faults and resolving in short span of time
- isolation with use of NMS and special testing equipment
- Fibre splicing
- Assistance in Optic Fibre Splicing and Color Coding
- CISCO training – Basic routing & switching skills
- Router configuration and installations
- Rigging skills & experience
Certification
- First Aid
- License to Work at Heights
- License to provide Dogging
- Radhaz RF EME awareness course
- Telstra Network Site Induction course - Safe and Secure Work Practices
- Optus Induction
- TPG (Vodafone) Induction
- Broadcast Australia Site Induction
- Fit to climb medical certificate
Timeline
Telecommunications Rigger - JJ Communications Limited
2023.10 - Current
Technical Officer, Wireless Networks - Telecom Fiji Limited
2021.05 - 2023.10
Technical Officer - IPcore/Transport Network - NOC, Suva
2018.11 - 2021.04
Technical Officer - Transport Network - NOC, Suva
2017.07 - 2018.11
Technician - Transport Network - NOC, Suva
2014.09 - 2017.07
Trainee - Network Operations West
2013.01 - 2014.01
Fiji National University - Diploma, Telecommunications And Network
- First Aid
- License to Work at Heights
- License to provide Dogging
- Radhaz RF EME awareness course
- Telstra Network Site Induction course - Safe and Secure Work Practices
- Optus Induction
- TPG (Vodafone) Induction
- Broadcast Australia Site Induction
- Fit to climb medical certificate
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