Louis Smith
Site Foreman
Ballito
Summary
Experienced installation and repair technician with work history setting up, repairing and configuring telecommunications equipment. Talented at building relationships with customers and solving problems with little oversight. Excellent communication and planning skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Fibre Technician
JBC Fibre South Africa
Ballito
08.2019 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting and equipment testing to identify and correct problems end to end and network-wide.
- Conducted site surveys to validate customer's infrastructure deliverables.
- Adhered to safety policies and procedures to install or remove IP set-top devices, optical network terminals and wireless access points.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
- Coordinated installation of new users and relocations of existing users.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Machine Operator
Dacota Directional
Redfield
05.2016 - 12.2019
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Calibrated, tested and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Followed tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences.
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes and grinders.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
Site Foreman
SAAB Grintek
Pretoria
01.2015 - 04.2017
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
Site Foreman /Manager on Duty
Nulani
Carletonvill
02.2012 - 11.2015
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues and escalated to executive teams.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
Project Manager
Blue.Property
Pretoria
02.1999 - 12.2011
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Maintained relationships with material vendors to lower costs and diversify capabilities.
- Facilitated communication between internal personnel, contractors and vendors for project cohesion.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Volk School
Potchefstroom 01.1993 - 11.1998
Timeline
Fibre Technician
JBC Fibre South Africa
08.2019 - Current
Machine Operator
Dacota Directional
05.2016 - 12.2019
Site Foreman
SAAB Grintek
01.2015 - 04.2017
Site Foreman /Manager on Duty
Nulani
02.2012 - 11.2015
Project Manager
Blue.Property
02.1999 - 12.2011
High School Diploma -
Volk School
01.1993 - 11.1998
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