TINASHE JABENI
Abu Dhabi
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Signaling and Telecommunications Technician
Hitachi
07.2023 - Current
- Installations, Testing and Commissioning and conducting maintenance of Signaling and Telecommunications equipment like GSM Radio, CCTV, SCADA Access control systems, Master clock
- Managed to conduct preventive maintenance on 13 Signals and Telecommunications shelters as well as wayside equipment.
- Managed to conduct pre-work briefing or toolbox talk so that team members understand how activities should be conducted and work in an efficient and safe working environment.
- Report on work performed conducting corrective and planned maintenance against scheduled work programs and report any equipment irregularities
- Assist with repair and adjusting of mechanical signaling equipment like points machine,mechanical points indicators
- Attending to GSM Radio faults in the field-testing power levels as well as checking feeder cable integrity.
- Attending to data communications installations and maintenance .Splicing optic fiber and setting up data networks.
- Implement and apply work procedures and practices in pursuit of ensuring provision of continuous quality services.
- 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.
- Collaborated with other technicians to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.
- Reduced downtime with regular maintenance of telecommunications equipment and infrastructure.
- Managed and prioritized customer service requests to achieve prompt resolution.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through efficient use of resources, ultimately reducing operational expenses.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
Senior Telecommunications Technician
National Railways of Zimbabwe
01.2009 - 07.2023
- Installing and configuring GSM equipment as well as Radio communications for the communication purposes for the purpose of communication between Train controllers, trains in section and employees working on the wayside.
- Contributed to an increase in overall productivity by developing standardized procedures for routine tasks performed within the department.
- Improved network performance by installing, configuring, and maintaining telecommunications equipment.
- Minimized downtime due to equipment failure with thorough preventative maintenance programs.
- Conducted regular inspections of telecommunications infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement or repair.
- Collaborated with team members to develop comprehensive project schedules, ensuring timely completion of assignments.
- Install,configure and maintain TETRA radio.
- Working above heights installing GSM and Radio equipment like directional antennae and omni directional antennae, coaxial cable termination with RF connectors, rigging the coaxial onto the Radio tower as well as installing earthing components like lightning arrestors, grounding kits and ensuring proper earthing is provided from earth spike to the earth mate
- Conducting preventive maintenance on GSM components like Base Transceiver Station and Base Station Controller as well as Radio communications components
- Ensuring test gear instruments like Signal and spectrum analyzer, RF Power meter, Signal generators are calibrated .
- Ensuring the organization Safety, environment and policies are implemented
- Recording workshop inventory and other spares are available and with adequate stock and where there is need initiate procurement.
- Utilized advanced diagnostic tools to identify the root cause of system failures, implementing targeted solutions to prevent future occurrences.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing timely responses to service requests and resolving issues efficiently.
- Supported company growth by training junior team members in industry best practices and technical skills required for success in the role.
Skills
- Fiber Optic Splicing
- Troubleshooting and resolution
- Wireless Networking
- Installation and maintenance
- Installing equipment
- Safety practices
- Troubleshooting systems
- Network configuration
- Equipment installation and repair
- Replacing antennas
- Records Management
Educationalandprofessionalskills
- National Diploma in Electronic Communication Systems (HEXCO) done at Bulawayo Polytechnic
- Apprenticeship Trained Skilled Worker Class 1 Signal Artisan done at National Railways of Zimbabwe Training Centre.
- National Certificate in Electronic Communication Systems (HEXCO) done at Bulawayo Polytechnic
- Full driver’s license (2013) with defensive driving as well as ability to convert it to International driver’s license.
- GSM course done at Telone Training School.
- Fiber optic splicing course done at National Railways of Zimbabwe Training Centre.
- Certificate in Data networking N+ done with National University of Science and Technology
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Certification
- Signalling and Telecommunications Apprenticeship National Railways of Zimbabwe Training Center - 4 years
- Diploma in Electronic Communication Systems- 4 years
- Network + - 6 months
Additional Information
Manual Drivers license with defensive driving skills plus 4 wheel drive experience
Timeline
Senior Signaling and Telecommunications Technician
Hitachi
07.2023 - Current
Senior Telecommunications Technician
National Railways of Zimbabwe
01.2009 - 07.2023
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