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Paul Menz
735 Ridgewood Way ? Winter Springs, FL ? 32708
407-739-0371 ? pjmflusa@earthlink.net
Seeking a position as a
Field System Technician
Providing high impact communication support for Telecommunication-based companies
A self-motivated, highly driven and results-oriented individual skilled in troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining two-way radios, microwave and electronic communications equipment.
Maintain FCC General Radiotelephone License, Certified Electronic Technician, and Wireless Communication Certification.
Background includes military, aerospace and local government work experience. Able to contribute to a team effort and as a leader. Able to transition sensitive legacy communication systems on schedule. Proven technical and analytical diagnostic skills. Computer knowledge includes: Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Windows 9x, XP, NT and Internet research.
Professional Experience
Wireless Technology Equipment Company, Orlando, FL
Systems Technologist II 10/2006-Present
Test, Analyze, Troubleshoot and Repair Electronic Communications Equipment to the component level
Monitor and Troubleshoot Channel Banks, Microwave Systems, and Communication Consoles
Travel to remote tower sites for maintenance and repair
Report to communication centers and sites for service calls to return defective systems and components to normal functionality
Perform System preventive maintenance to ensure 100% communications reliability.
Central Arizona Project, Phoenix, AZ
Land/Mobile Radio Systems Electronic Technician 8/2005-10/2006
Perform network monitoring of local and remote sites to troubleshoot M/A COM base station equipment
Install, test and repair land/mobile communications systems including tower work
Modify or build needed circuits and equipment when commercial item were not available
Execute acceptance testing of new radios to ensure functional performance and compliance
Complete equipment deficiency analysis and write appropriate reports
Significant Accomplishments:
Ψ Created and documented maintenance procedures to assist other technicians and cross-over personnel in support of new digital radio networks
Ψ Networked two large safety signs over an IP network using custom converters to help increase safety awareness
Arizona Department of Public Safety, Phoenix, AZ
Telecommunications Technician 2/20038/2005
Generate hand drawings and computer drawings to enhance site documentation
Maintain M/A COM radio systems- calibrating, inspecting and repairing as needed
Use RF monitors, metering panels and associated technical tools to troubleshoot and maintain systems
Inspect and repair backup AC power systems, generators, battery systems and low-voltage disconnect units
Significant Accomplishment:
Ψ Performed a seamless upgrade from a legacy system on a critical inter-agency communication system
Arizona Department of Transportation, Phoenix, AZ
Traffic Signal Technician II 10/20012/2003
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical and electronic traffic control devices
Keep accurate and timely record of equipment failures and repairs
Significant Accomplishments:
Ψ Obtained special testing equipment that significantly reduced time-on-bench for loop back amplifiers
Ψ Arizona Department of Transportation: Certificate of Quality Service in achieving outstanding quality service in the development of a cost effective luminaire tester.
Paul Menz
pjmflusa@earthlink.net
Professional Experience Continued
Motorola, Phoenix, AZ
Communications Technician 2000-2001
Troubleshoot and repair CDMA Analog, Digital and PCS cellular phones to the component level
Work with supervisors and engineers to establish production line quality
Analyze and troubleshoot printed wire boards, debug test fixtures and HP test machines
Report failure analysis to production line operators, leads, and supervisors
Additional Professional Experience
Engineering Technician, Harris RF Communications, Rochester, NY 19992000
Electronic Technician, Response Rentals, Rochester, NY 19981999
Field Repair Technician, Bosch Security Systems, Rochester, NY 19961998
Quality Control Production, AMTX Advanced Imaging Focus Factory, Canandaigua, NY 19931996
Assembler Installer/MOD Mechanic/Wire Fabricator, The Boeing Company, Seattle, WA 19891992
Military Experience
United States Air Force Reserves, 944th AMXS, Luke AFB, AZ 1992Present
Avionics Technician
Bench check sensitive avionic instruments, amplifiers and computers
Perform periodic inspection, maintenance and repair of avionic instruments
Significant Accomplishments:
Ψ United States Air Force: Flight Commanders Awards for outstanding academic achievement (14 awards)
Ψ Honor graduate for superior academic achievement in Air Training Command
United States Army, Ft. Lewis, Tacoma, WA 19851989
Communications Operator/Mechanic
Education and Memberships
Associate of Science, Electronics Technology, Bryant & Stratton College, Rochester, NY
Currently attending networking courses to pursue a Bachelor Degree in Information Technology
Professional Member, IEEE, ARRL
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