Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Vishal Reddy

Vishal Reddy

Morayfield,QLD

Summary

Responsible Technician with excellent troubleshooting, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 10 years of experience. Highly effective in complying with safety requirements evidenced by zero work loss days. Broad skills in maintenance and bench builds. Competent Telecommunications Technician bringing years of experience installing voice, data, Fibre Optics and other systems. Expert at equipment configuration and troubleshooting. Well-organized and resourceful with superior work ethic.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Telecommunications Technician

NSR Solutions
04.2024 - Current
  • Installed and configured new devices and system components.
  • Efficiently troubleshot fiber-optic connections resulting in quicker restoration of services following outages.
  • Installed and repaired network cabling, hardware and software to maximize operational efficiency.
  • Monitored and performed maintenance on telecommunications systems to facilitate optimal performance.
  • Performed preventive maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
  • Complete Data cabling and terminations of CAT 6/6A.


Fibre Technician

Auscom Qld
01.2021 - 03.2024
  • Manage day to day tasks with NBN and Telstra Project Managers
  • Cost and project estimates
  • Maintaining Schedules
  • Quotation of works
  • Install and maintain electrical systems
  • Construction renovations (Electrical and data)
  • Complete JSA and SWMS
  • Fibre Splicing of MM/Single mode and Ribbon Fibre
  • Project Co-originating
  • Compiling of as built documents
  • Install, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical and fibre systems

Project Engineer Telecom/Electrical

Communications Connect (QLD)
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Survey and design plans for Electrical and Fibre use
  • Perform Optical and Electrical inspections
  • Proficient in fusion splicing and Electrical installation
  • Run Fiber Optic Cables underground (hauling) and perform premises cabling
  • Perform Fiber tests and fault finding with OTDR, light source and meters
  • Fine knowledge of the use of splice equipment’s including OTDR, Fusion splicer, traffic identifiers and optical loss testers
  • Coordinating fiber and electrical activities with other departments and Project Managers
  • Installing fiber optic equipment and patch panels
  • Document and analyze test results for later evaluation
  • Commissioning of fiber network
  • Compiling and submitting As builds to division standards

Electrician

Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited (Fiji)
01.2012 - 01.2015
  • Developing new skills by working with enhanced equipment’s such as Variable speed drives (VSD) and Programmable Logic Controls (PLC)
  • Involved with the maintenance of motors running with DOL supply
  • Installing and maintenance of cables ranging from 240V to 33KV
  • Performing substation maintenance which included, topping up transformer oil, testing of earth leakages and replacing of isolator fuses
  • Installing and terminating distribution cables for Low Voltage and High Voltage lines, underground
  • Drawing up systematic diagrams for underground wiring
  • Wiring up starter boxes which were used for hoists, fans, pumps and jumbo machines
  • Always ensuring that safety and good housekeeping is maintained on sites
  • Rewind and rebuild of pump and motors ranging from 1Kw to 710Kw
  • Trouble shooting of faults on all types of breakdowns which included, earth leakage fault, overload fault trip and cable damage
  • Termination of cables to distribution boards
  • Making cable joints of High Voltage distribution cables with the use of the cable join

Education

Advanced Diploma in Engineering - Technology Electrical

TAFE
Eagle Farm, QLD
12.2016

Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering -

Fiji National University
01.2011

Skills

  • Fiber Optic Splicing
  • Wireless Networking
  • Network Troubleshooting
  • Installation and maintenance
  • Network configuration
  • Engineering plans
  • Data cabling installation
  • Router Installation and Optimization
  • Replacing antennas
  • Electrical Troubleshooting
  • Decision-Making

Certification

  • Electrical Fitter License – FIJI
  • Advanced Diploma In Electrical Engineering
  • Telecommunications (TTS) Level 2
  • White Card
  • Enter and work in confined spaces.
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Working at Heights
  • EWP Licence

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Telecommunications Technician

NSR Solutions
04.2024 - Current

Fibre Technician

Auscom Qld
01.2021 - 03.2024

Project Engineer Telecom/Electrical

Communications Connect (QLD)
01.2017 - 03.2020

Electrician

Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited (Fiji)
01.2012 - 01.2015

Trade Certificate in Electrical Engineering -

Fiji National University

Advanced Diploma in Engineering - Technology Electrical

TAFE
Vishal Reddy