John Plachta has over 30 years of experience managing operations and maintenance in the cellular network and nuclear power industries. He developed the highest performing cellular network region and led teams of up to 54 employees. Plachta also held several supervisory roles overseeing maintenance at a nuclear power plant, implementing training programs and ensuring regulatory compliance. He is a licensed electrician seeking a new leadership opportunity.

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JOHN PLACHTA
616.283.0785 | Plachta1791@gmail.com
Top-Performing leader with experience in management and strategic planning in cellular network operations and nuclear
power plant maintenance industries. Proven excellent communication, initiative, team development, and leadership skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VERIZON WIRELESS April 2006 – July 2015
Network Operations Manager March 2011-July 2015
 Developed West Michigan region into highest performing region within the tri-state area with the lease amount
of dropped calls and highest cell availability covering 11 counties and 350 locations.
 Managed operation and maintenance of 350 LTE, digital, and data technologies as well as the installation of new
cells and growth of existing cells as required by customer growth
 Directed and supervised Senior Cell Technicians, Cell Technicians and Associate Cell Technicians, to ensure proper
maintenance and operations of cell site equipment; Organizes and plants the timely installation of cell site
hardware, facilities, and construction upgrades in the designated cell site location
 Lead, motivated, and coached a team of 14 toward common goals and objectives, and developed employees for
future positions in accordance with their Personal Development Plan
 Interfaced and provided support to all other departments, such as Switching, Construction, RF, Performance,
Engineering, and Facilities on a daily basis to ensure growth schedules are being met
 Ensured the security, safety, and environmental compliance of systems and facilities are in accordance with
corporate guidelines
Senior Technician – Cells October 2009-March 2011
 Served as back-up to Network Operations Manager by attending meetings and trainings, and participated in new
hire interviews for Cells Technicians and Associate Technicians
 Regularly communicated with RF and System Performance Engineers to ask questions gathered from other
technicians, received updates on upcoming projects and technologies to share with Technicians
 Oversaw and tracked shift projects such as LTE additions, In-building solutions, new construction, alarm cut-
overs, and maintained normal maintenance and repair functions for sites within designated regions
 Demonstrated pro-active leadership and effective communication to provide information, troubleshoot, answer
questions, and provide training for 12 technicians supporting over 300 cell locations
 Attended and participated in Verizon Wireless leadership development, behavioral styles, organization and
communication courses
Technician – Cells April 2006 – October 2009
 Responsible for proper operation and maintenance 300 Network Elements and cell sites
 Maintained and repaired all base station equipment, transmitters, and test equipment inventories
 Analyzed network coverage to ensure contiguous communication, network integrity and quality
 Updated daily logs with site-specific information to compose concise reports for system documentation
 Performed preventative and remedial maintenance on all base station and transmitter equipment, installation,
optimization, routine building and grounds maintenance, and integration of network hardware and interconnect
facilities

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LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES
Senior Control System Technician June 1995 – April 2006
 Served as Lead Installer in wireless systems, power systems, and line switch installations
 Completed wireless maintenance, integration and installation of wireless equipment for companies such as
Sprint, Verizon, Cricket, Alltel, US Cellular, ILPCS and AT&T
 Connected line switching equipment such as 5 ESS Lucent Technologies SBC, Sprint and Verizon local calling, and
4 ESS Lucent Technologies AT&T long distance
 Installed, tested, and integrated DC power plant equipment including storage batteries, 25 – 400 amp rectifiers,
DGU/Galaxy controllers, inverters, as well as 4848/4812, Marconi Vortex, and Lucent and Tyco DC Power Plants
CONSUMERS ENERGY
PALISADES NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
Lead Maintenance Supervisor (Superintendent)
September 1986 – February 1998
February 1996 – February 1998
 Organized, directed, and coordinated the performance of maintenance activities
 Provided input and suggestions to management on the manpower requirements and skills needed to accomplish
corrective or preventative maintenance, repair, overhaul and inspections
 Monitored work performed by personnel to ensure quality performance, reinforce safe work practices, and
approve all budget authorization forms in respect to authorized expenditure levels
 Evaluated plan and equipment conditions, as well as initiate corrective action as necessary
Maintenance Supervisor November 1995 – February 1996
 Provided support to Lead Maintenance Supervisor for reactor refueling in the maintenance department
 Supervised a multi-discipline work force of over 54 employees including Instrument and Control Technicians,
Electricians, Mechanics and Operators
 Completed minor maintenance programs FIN TEAM “Fix it Now”
Senior Technical Analyst February 1995 – November 1995
 Developed and implemented Palisades Nuclear Power Plan Minor Maintenance Program to
 Oversaw and coordinated 6 accredited training programs for the Maintenance department including
Maintenance Planning and Scheduling
Superintendent
October 1994 – February 1995
 Implemented plan and schedule for mechanical, electrical, and Instrument & Control Maintenance
 Managed organization of all corrective, preventive, surveillance and test activities
Electrical Maintenance Supervisor September 1986 – October 1994
 Supervised maintenance crews for repair, preventative maintenance and modifications
 Coordinated training for initial, skills, continuous and on-the-job training for 20 employees
 Maintained all electrical equipment to support the operation of entire nuclear power plant
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
 LC Mohr High School
 Electrical Journeyman License
 UMTS Node-B integration/configuration
 Excellence in Supervision
June 1979/GED
September 1983/License
January 2006
July 1991