

installation to HFC plant maintenance. For 15 years I was Lead over the System Maintenance crew responsible
for troubleshooting plant issues from outages, sweeping, preventative maintenance, FCC POP testing, chasing
CPD, SNR and all other aspects of plant performance.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Project Manager/Engineer
Noble Resources Corp. - Tampa, FL-2011 to 2015
Responsibilities
To manage employees and sub-contractors To assure projects stay on track, schedule and on budget and
to coordinate between client and company to assure all goals met according to client needs and wishes until
the project is completed on time.
Accomplishments
I have seen numerous projects through to completion with clients satisfied
Skills Used
My skill set and background come for nearly 36 years in the cable TV industry. Specialties lie in the "outside
plant maintenance" area but have worked in virtually every aspect of the industry. I was involved from the
ground floor of HFC infrastructure, implementing and troubleshooting every aspect of the fiber and RF areas
of the network. Experienced with full networks from digital QAM, HD, VOIP, speed broadband internet. I have
been instrumental in multiple rebuilds and upgrades and involved from the implementation to troubleshooting
sweeping, as well as coordinating large scale "drop in" 1 GHz upgrades.
Lead Maintenance Tech
Bright House Networks-1983 to 2011
Responsibilities
To lead a System Technician department. I was responsible for overseeing the crew, managing workload,
training, managing vacation and sick time, virtually every aspect of HFC plant maintenance from the Hub site
to the customer home and back to the hub site on the return path
Accomplishments
I have done everything from home installation to HFC plant maintenance. For 15 years I was Lead over the
System Maintenance crew responsible for troubleshooting plant issues from outages, sweeping, preventative
maintenance, FCC POP testing, chasing CPD, SNR and all other aspects of plant performance.
Skills Used
My skill set and background come for nearly 36 years in the cable TV industry. Specialties lie in the "outside
plant maintenance" area but have worked in virtually every aspect of the industry. I was involved from the
ground floor of HFC infrastructure, implementing and troubleshooting every aspect of the fiber and RF areas
of the network. Experienced with full networks from digital QAM, HD, VOIP, speed broadband internet. I have
been instrumental in multiple rebuilds and upgrades and involved from the implementation to troubleshooting
sweeping, as well as coordinating large scale "drop in" 1 GHz upgrades. I have done everything from home
installation to HFC plant maintenance. For 15 years I was Lead over the System Maintenance crew responsible
for troubleshooting plant issues from outages, sweeping, preventative maintenance, FCC POP testing, chasing
CPD, SNR and all other aspects of plant performance.
EDUCATION
High school or equivalent
Marion harding high
SKILLS
I have some experience in virtually every aspect of HFC cable plant and extensive experience in most areas
as well as electrical installation and repair. Computer skills: WORD EXCEL Various web based tools used
for maintenance and information gathering-Ex. SAA SAE NYROC DOCSIS TOOLS DEVIATION REPORTS
ARCOMCPD Hunter Languages: English (10+ years)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I have NCTI courses from installation to fiber Tech as well as NCTI "Effective Supervision" course. I have
written technical documents on how to properly sweep FWD/REV plant from Hub to EOL Helped develop the
current training courses and assisted in the training on most aspects of plant maintenance as well as various
web based troubleshooting tools such as SAA, SAE, NYROC, UNIFIED, ARCOM CPD Hunter and others
Served as Project Coordinator over the latest "drop in" 1 GHz upgrade
I have been certified in Bucket truck operation, pole climbing, latter handling, as well as being certified to train
pole climbing with traditional hook and belt, to the new Buck Strap. TWC certified SME on "outside plant"
Served as new hire mentor.
Last Resume Update | September 1, 2015 |
Address | Brandon |
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Resume File | Steve_Whitmer.pdf 9.19 kB |
Spanish Speaking? | No |
Willing to Relocate? | No |
Years Experience | 39 |
Experience
Project manager/engineer
Manage CATV construction and engineering of outside plant. Upgrades, rebuilds and node reduction and segmentation
Lead outside plant maintenance technician
Lead the plant maintenance team, manage timesheets, vacations, training, train all aspects of the job, pole climbing, bucket truck operation, sweeping and balancing plant response, coaxial and fiber optic splicing, and also a working field technician on all aspects of preventative and demand maintenance from HE to termination and back on return path
Education
Electrical trades
High school trades school electrical trades