Jan G Ortega Suarez

40 Hours/Week

$24,000/Year

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Install ground radio, satellite, and telemetry communications equipment, including AN/TSC-179 Ground
• Multiband Terminal (GMT), IDirect Modem, Quad-band Large Aperture (Q-LAA) Enhanced Bandwidth
• Efficient Modem (AN/PRC-113, AN/PRC-150, AN/PSC-5D, AN/PRC-117
• Utilized encryption devices such as KYK-13, CYZ-10
• Consulted layout drawings to ensure equipment was properly positioned and checked equipment for serviceability prior to installation
• Assembled, connected, secured, and interconnected components such as transmitters, power supplies, and antenna assemblies
• Tested installed equipment for proper assembly of components and compliance with technical orders
• Placed equipment into operation and tuned, adjusted, and aligned components to obtain maximum operating efficiency
• Deployed and activated mobile and transportable transmission equipment (GRC-239 TSSR)
• Conducted site and equipment surveys according to plans and equipment specifications
• Unpacked, inspected, and positioned communications equipment, erected antennas, and interconnected communications facilities
• Performed operational checks and updated maintenance data collection records and systems to document completed actions
• Isolated malfunctions using system checking procedures, required test equipment, analyzing voltage and waveform measurements, schematic diagrams, and equipment operating characteristics
• Adjusted, aligned, and calibrated equipment for maximum operating efficiency
• Tested repair components using bench mockups and related test equipment
• Monitored wireless systems including UHF/VHF/HF systems, regulated and unregulated radio and wireless network systems, personal wireless communications systems (PWCS), and wireless LANs
• Maintained a PWCS continuity folder as a PWCS Manager
• Analyzed and evaluated all organizational LMR requirements using appropriate PWCS Decision Matrix
• Coordinated with host ISM to obtain frequency assignments for procuring new spectrum dependent systems
• Coordinated new and recurring Radio Frequency Authorization (RFA) requests with ISM
• Coordinated third party requests and/or mutual aid agreements for temporary or permanent unit frequency or talk-group access with ISM
• Developed an LMR Life Cycle Support Plan
• Maintained PWCS assets and SAT phones accountability annually
• Trained unit equipment custodians (PECs) and provided annual refresher training
• Ensured current Memorandum of Agreements were on file prior to allowing outside state or local agencies to utilize USAF LMR systems or utilizing a state or local LMR system.
• Monitored frequency deadlines and submitted renewal requests and new frequency requests to the corresponding approving authority
• Programmed Motorola LMR's

Supervisor: MSgt. Fuentes (787) 253-5100

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

40 Hours/Week

$28,800/Year

Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

• Perform wireless radio and satellite systems and equipment maintenance activities
• Oversaw work in progress and review completed repairs for sound maintenance practices
• Established requirements for maintenance equipment, support equipment, tools, and spare parts
• Requisitioned, accounted for, and turned in supplies and material
• Interpreted inspection findings and determined adequacy of corrective action
• Reviewed and ensured compliance with maintenance management publications and procedures
• Identified maintenance problem areas and recommended corrective action
• Evaluated justification and practicability of proposed modifications
• Developed and enforced safety standards for ground RF system maintenance activities
• Inspected wireless radio/satellite communications activities
• Interpreted inspection findings submitted by other inspecting activities and initiated corrective action
• Determined adequacy of corrective actions
• Installed and repaired components for compliance with technical publications
• Resolved installation, repair, overhaul, and modification problems associated with communications equipment and employed orbiting communication satellite, line-of-sight, and troposphere scatter techniques
• Used anti-jam equipment and techniques to neutralize effects of communication jamming
• Analyzed construction and operating characteristics of equipment to determine the source of malfunction
• Performed intricate alignment and calibration procedures to ensure maximum operating efficiency
• Determined repair procedures necessary to correct defective equipment

Supervisor: Pedro Nieves (787)-233-8190

Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes