This document is a resume for Neil Thomas, who has over 40 years of experience as a telecommunications field technician. He has strong technical skills in cable and network installation, fault identification and repair. He also has excellent time management, organizational and analytical abilities. His work history includes roles with Amstar Communications Solutions, Transfield Services, Ogden Contractors, and New Zealand Post Office/Telecom where he gained experience in cable laying, network builds, and customer service. He has relevant qualifications and licenses. References are available.

1. Neil Thomas
4c /10 Crown Lynn Place,
New Lynn,
Auckland, 0600.
neilthomas66@gmail.com
Mobile: 022 -658 6554
----------PERSONAL STATEMENT---------
l am an honest and reliable hard worker with the confidence to work well unsupervised
and in a team environment. Always eager to take on challenges, I gain great pride from
taking ownership of a project and following it through to ensure a quality result. Having a
loyal and dedicated nature, I bring 100% commitment to whatever l undertake, as a
friendly and cooperative employee who can work well under pressure.
-------------KEY SKLLLS-----------
- Experience in the telecommunications industry, encompassing rapidly developing
technology.
' Ability to interpret plans and apply material, design, testing, commissioning to as build
standards.
' Strong time management and organisational skills that ensure deadlines are successfully
met.
' Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 New Zealand driver licences with F and T endorsements.
' Strong analytical and numerical skills and attention to detail.
' Understanding of workplace health and safety regulations.
' Right first time approach to ensuring time—cost efficiency.
--------- ——WORK HlSTORY—---——---—--
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIELD TECHNICIAN.
Amstar Communications Solutions Ltd. 2011-2013.
- Cable and residential faults, including broadband.
- Minor civil. (50 pair and service lead overlays).
. Minor civil. Fibre cable laying.
Transfield Services. 2001-2010.
' Carried out residential faults and broadband repairs. Cable faults, locating and repairing
buried cables.

2. ' Ensured adequate parts and materials. Repaired phone lines, inside and out.
' Liaised with customers and adhered to health and safety regulations.
- Heavy vehicle experience.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIELD TECHNICIAN.
Ogden Contractors. 2000-2001.
' Laid and hauled copper and fibre optic cabling, adhering to health and safety rules for
underground work.
- Completed courses in Working in a Confined Space, Power Recognition, and Gas Safety.
- Heavy vehicle experience.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FIELD TECHNICIAN.
New Zealand Post Office / Telecom. 1978-1999.
' Carried out network build maintenance, seeing projects from planning to completion.
' Designed, constructed and built local networks, liaising with local bodies and
contractors.
' Read plans and made necessary adjustments. Undertook cable construction.
' Identified and repaired line and cable faults. Constructed overhead lines.
- Installed PCM link between Kerikeri and Kaeo. Many PCM links in Auckland area.
- Heavy vehicle experience.
-------—EDUCATION AND TRAINING-------
Customer Premises Equipment (Level 3) — NZQA;
CPR Update -A1 First Aid Ltd.
Plan Reading —Telecom.
Advanced Trade Certificate as a Skilled Lineman— Telecom.
Trade Certificate as a Skilled Lineman— NZPO.
------------REFEREES------------
Tom Blair.
Auckland Transport.
(Ex Field Manager, Transfield).
021 401593.
Bill Clarke.
Jet Track Drilling.
Field Manager.
021 486890.