Christopher Place

Experience

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  US Navy

  Jan 2007 - Feb 2013

  I dealt with communications using all Frequency ranges from VLF-SHF utilizing military masts and sattelites.

  • Radioman

    Aug 2007 - Feb 2013

  • Radioman

    Jan 2007 - Jan 2013
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  Kaplan University

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  • student

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2013

  • student

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2013
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  Faith Technologies, Inc.

  Apr 2013 - Feb 2014

  Tower Technician 2

  Daily Management of Crew on active sites. Maintaining proper paperwork for safety meetings, pre inspections of all tools and gear as well as proper training on how to use tools correctly and most efficiently. Managing time and tasks to complete the job in the most efficient way possibly. Delegating tasks to crew members and making a project plan. • Installation of wireless systems. Reading and understanding customer requests and designs provided for each job. Installing cell arrays on communication towers, cable ladder, antennas, microwave dishes, jumper, foam coax, air coax, elliptical waveguide, GPS systems, and grounding systems. • Communication system maintenance, trouble shooting and testing. Troubleshooting wireless system. Doing basic maintenance to include replacement of antennas, cables, jumpers, microwave dishes and bad connectors. Training and educating crew members. Ensuring all members were up to date with certifications and training. Properly training new members of the crew and ensuring they understand how to use tools and equipment properly and efficiently.• Read and follow wiring diagrams and blue prints to fix and install fixtures, wiring, and controls, such as light switches, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, and outlets.• Install or test and repair outlets, relays, switches, fire detectors, and light fixtures inside of the shelters.• Worked on both A/C (alternating current) and D/C (direct current) to include up to 440 volts a/c and 220 volts d/c.• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit to specified lengths and angles to match the wiring diagrams to meet the needs of the client.• Skilled in the use of hand tools and portable power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wirecutters, strippers, drills, soldering irons, and manual or power conduit benders and threaders, and a variety of testing equipment to include test lamps, voltmeters, ohmmeter, and meggers. Show less

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  Telecom Technicians, Inc. (TTI)

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  Installation Technician

  Installed, configured and upgraded personal computers, software, desktops, laptops and related peripherals• Troubleshooted hardware and software related problems for the end user • Got system image and software by utilizing the customer scripts• Verified software images• Performed backup and recovery duties• Carried out installation reported requirements meeting time limits• Provided warranty management• Read and follow wiring diagrams and blue prints to fix and install fixtures, wiring, and controls, such as light switches, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, and outlets.• Resolved problems inside a known service level agreement time frame• Provided end-user training on new installations and answered questions and concerns• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit to specified lengths and angles to match the wiring diagrams to meet the needs of the clientMaintained hardware sparing record requirements• Maintained a high quality sanitized job site• Install 110 VAC (volts a/c) receptacles such as outlets, lighting fixtures, etc. Show less

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  Walmart

  Aug 2014 - Mar 2016

  Department Manager

  • Price changes• Order merchandise that is out of stock that is not manually ordered by the system• Create features • Train new employeesMake on hand changes• Set new mods• RASPF (Going through a mod and making certain that the shelf caps are correct and, if not, changing the shelf cap in the system and printing new labels)• Maintaining a clean/orderly department • Change on hands to minimize exception merchandise that comes back in the morning• Completing 5-week bin reports (pulling deleted/inactive/NRPL items out of the bins to put on clearance on the floor) Show less

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  Charter Communications

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  Broadband Installer

  Under minimal supervision, perform basic to complex installation, troubleshooting and repair of cable, internet, telephone services from tap to customer equipment.• Perform all work as necessary to conform to quality, security, and safety control guidelines set by OSHA, TQA, NESC, and FCC.• Familiarity with computer operating systems, and a myriad of consumer communications devices (e.g., PDAs, smartphones, routers, modems, converters, and wireless devices), and computer software applications • Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience• Followed security procedures to prevent any unauthorized services• Cleaned the premises of all debris and materials after the appointment is complete • Ensured and recorded proper levels and signal quality were within required specifications on active outlets; Verify no signal leakage or ingress is present in the drop network • Educated customer on proper use of services and equipment, including channel lineups, and how to access online help• Utilized and became proficient with tasks, tools, test equipment and information that would enhance company results Show less

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  The GEO Group, Inc.

  Feb 2017 - May 2017

  Correctional Officer

  Oversee inmates during meals visits, recreation, telephone calls, and shower time.• Write daily reports to help further treatment strategies and diagnostic efforts.• Apprehend escapees safely while following proper techniques.• Sign in all visitors and completed appropriate visitation log forms.• Receive property from incoming inmates provide receipts and inspect for contraband.• Maintained records and logs of man hours materials and equipment used.• Supervised the meal distribution and observed inmates during meals.• Continually monitored dormitories for inappropriate activity.• Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.• Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime escape attempts and other dangerous activities.• Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain the safety and security of personnel and the general public. Show less

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  Betacom Incorporated

  May 2017 - Aug 2018

  Tower Technician 2

  Daily Management of Crew on active sites. Maintaining proper paperwork for safety meetings, pre inspections of all tools and gear as well as proper training on how to use tools correctly and most efficiently. Managing time and tasks to complete the job in the most efficient way possibly. Delegating tasks to crew members and making a project plan. • Installation of wireless systems. Reading and understanding customer requests and designs provided for each job. Installing cell arrays on communication towers, cable ladder, antennas, microwave dishes, jumper, foam coax, air coax, elliptical waveguide, GPS systems, and grounding systems. • Communication system maintenance, trouble shooting and testing. Troubleshooting wireless system. Doing basic maintenance to include replacement of antennas, cables, jumpers, microwave dishes and bad connectors. Training and educating crew members. Ensuring all members were up to date with certifications and training. Properly training new members of the crew and ensuring they understand how to use tools and equipment properly and efficiently.• Read and follow wiring diagrams and blue prints to fix and install fixtures, wiring, and controls, such as light switches, circuit breakers, fuses, relays, and outlets.• Install or test and repair outlets, relays, switches, fire detectors, and light fixtures inside of the shelters.• Worked on both A/C (alternating current) and D/C (direct current) to include up to 440 volts a/c and 220 volts d/c.• Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit to specified lengths and angles to match the wiring diagrams to meet the needs of the client.• Skilled in the use of hand tools and portable power tools, such as screwdrivers, pliers, wirecutters, strippers, drills, soldering irons, and manual or power conduit benders and threaders, and a variety of testing equipment to include test lamps, voltmeters, ohmmeter, and meggers. Show less

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  Tietjen Technologies Inc

  Aug 2018 - Jun 2019

  BAS Technician

  Worked from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal instructions to install all temperature, humidity and recording devices including meters and gauges. Installed conduit throughout many different types of facilities from large commercial warehouses to medical facilities on new and old buildouts.

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  Duos Technologies, Inc.

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  Field Technician
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  Goodman Telecom Services

  Jun 2021 - Nov 2021

  Tower Foreman
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  Wright-Pierce

  Dec 2021 - Jan 2023

  Field Service Supervisor
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  ION Energy Solutions

  Jan 2023 - now

  Senior Technical Field Operations and Data Monitoring Manager