Samuela Vaka
Ohawe/Hawera ,TKI
Summary
-Good communication skills with commitment to exceeding client expectations. Dedicated to consistent accuracy and proficiency when performing routine tasks and utilizes problem-solving abilities to formulate solutions to complex issues.
-Excellent multitasker with dedication to increasing company sales and maintaining accuracy through long hours of meticulous work. Client-focused with training in customer service.
-Committed Fibre Technician with in-home service integration knowledge and equipment troubleshooting expertise built over 10 years in Fibre technician roles. Personable and focused on delivering exceptional customer service to positively contribute to infrastructure technical team. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fibre Technician
Vaka Fibre Optic Limited
Hawera, TKI
10.2022 - Current
Position-Company owner /Fibre Technician
Read and Design network plans, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
* Scoping — Meeting customer and agreeing on a best possible option for fibre connections from FAT to ETP in accordance to Chorus Standards during the build and connect stage
*Ability to communicate effectively to different sections of the installation process that includes service providers and dispatch centre.
* Implementing telecommunication networks and ensuring efficient use of applications
* Provisioning of Fibre for SDU customers
* Fibre cable methodology includes hauling, trenching, aerial, surface mounting, concrete slot cut and splicing.
* Installation and programming of broadband Modems
* Ability to communicate effectively to different sections of the installation process that includes service providers and dispatch centre.
* Coordinate to Internet Service Provider for the activation of broadband modem and telephone lines
* Troubleshooting and fixing fibre optic faults, Phone lines, Internet connection
* Replacing and repairing faulty items when needed
* Installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing telecommunications equipment and data transmission equipment such as ONT, Router/modem etc.
* Tracing and locating underground cable faults. Performing outside boundary remediation (OSB) to fix underground faults on both concrete and soft surface
* Maintains inventory of cables and stock equipment Including reordering stock equipment.
* Making sure the entire installation from within the network up to the ETP is done in accordance to Chorus standard
Fibre Technician
GM ELECTRICAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Auckland, AUK
01.2014 - 02.2023
Position- Lead Fibre Technician
Contact Person-George Mazana-0272700761
Read and Design network plans, specifications and work areas to determine positioning and connections for equipment to be installed
* Scoping — Meeting customer and agreeing on a best possible option for fibre connections from FAT to ETP in accordance to Chorus Standards during the build and connect stage
*Ability to communicate effectively to different sections of the installation process that includes service providers and dispatch centre.
* Implementing telecommunication networks and ensuring efficient use of applications
* Provisioning of Fibre for SDU customers
* Fibre cable methodology includes hauling, trenching, aerial, surface mounting, concrete slot cut and splicing.
* Installation and programming of broadband Modems
* Ability to communicate effectively to different sections of the installation process that includes service providers and dispatch centre.
* Coordinate to Internet Service Provider for the activation of broadband modem and telephone lines
* Troubleshooting and fixing fibre optic faults, Phone lines, Internet connection
* Replacing and repairing faulty items when needed
* Installing, configuring, maintaining and repairing telecommunications equipment and data transmission equipment such as ONT, Router/modem etc.
* Tracing and locating underground cable faults. Performing outside boundary remediation (OSB) to fix underground faults on both concrete and soft surface
* Maintains inventory of cables and stock equipment Including reordering stock equipment.
* Making sure the entire installation from within the network up to the ETP is done in accordance to Chorus standard
Education
Graduate Certificate - STMS LEVEL 1 Practicing
Traffic Management Academy
Auckland, AUK11.2023
First Aid Certificate - First Aid Certificate
Red Cross
Hawera, TKI02.2023
Certificate III - Telecommunications
Iskills
New Zealand 12.2022
Certificate I - Mobile Elevated Work Platform
Safety Action
New Plymouth, TKI09.2020
White Card - Workplace Health And Safety Queensland ConstructionInduction
Express Online Training
Queensland12.2018
Graduate Certificate - Basic Harness System
Vertical Horizonz
Auckland, AUK09.2015
Skills
- Continuous Learning Attitude
- Working On Poles
- Locating Underground services
- Confident on using power tools
- Public Safety Awareness
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Emergency Response Planning
- Hazard Identification
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Equipment Operation
- Crew training
- Medical Response
- Map Reading
- Employee Training
- Emergency Management
- Safety inspection
- Incident Reporting
- First Aid
- Physical Conditioning
- Hazardous Material Handling
- Rescue equipment use
- Confined Space Entry
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Resource Monitoring
Timeline
Fibre Technician
Vaka Fibre Optic Limited
10.2022 - Current
Fibre Technician
GM ELECTRICAL AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
01.2014 - 02.2023
Graduate Certificate - STMS LEVEL 1 Practicing
Traffic Management Academy
First Aid Certificate - First Aid Certificate
Red Cross
Certificate III - Telecommunications
Iskills
Certificate I - Mobile Elevated Work Platform
Safety Action
White Card - Workplace Health And Safety Queensland ConstructionInduction
Express Online Training
Graduate Certificate - Basic Harness System
Vertical Horizonz