JUSTIN HUMMER
Clinton
Summary
Results-driven Field Engineer and telecommunications professional with 8+ years of experience in wireless infrastructure, tower operations, and field production. Proven background leading teams, managing large-scale projects, and performing complex troubleshooting across network, tower, and wind energy systems. Skilled in site surveys, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, quality assurance, and cross-functional communication. Recognized for improving network reliability, reducing downtime, and delivering projects safely and efficiently in fast-paced field environments. Strong leadership abilities combined with hands-on technical expertise and a commitment to operational excellence.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Engineer
Verizon
Springfield, IL
05.2022 - Current
- Conducted site surveys to assess network performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement system upgrades and enhancements.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues, ensuring minimal disruption to service delivery.
- Developed detailed project documentation to facilitate knowledge transfer and compliance tracking.
- Led troubleshooting initiatives that improved network reliability and customer satisfaction ratings.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills and adaptability under pressure.
- Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance and regular equipment inspections.
Tower Foreman / Project Manager
Heights Tower Service
Bloomington, IL
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised tower construction and maintenance projects ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated team schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new technicians on safety protocols and operational standards.
- Implemented quality control measures that improved service delivery and minimized downtime.
- Conducted site inspections to assess project progress and resolve technical issues promptly.
- Performed job safety analysis on daily basis to mitigate risks for all workers and visitors to job sites.
- Reduced downtime by promptly identifying and resolving technical issues with tower equipment.
Turbine Technician
EON
Maroa, IL
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Climb wind turbine towers to inspect, maintain, or repair equipment.
- Troubleshoot or repair mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical malfunctions related to variable pitch systems, variable speed control systems, converter systems, or related components.
- Inspect or repair fiberglass turbine blades.
- Perform routine maintenance on wind turbine equipment, underground transmission systems, wind fields substations, or fiber optic sensing and control systems.
Cellular Tower Technician
MIDWEST UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Champaign, IL
05.2016 - 04.2019
- Assemble or erect communications towers, using construction or rigging equipment.
- Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
- Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
- Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
- Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
- Install or repair tower lighting components, including strobes, beacons, or lighting controllers.
- Install, connect, or test underground or aboveground grounding systems.
- Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.
- Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.
- Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
- Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
- Climb towers to access components, using safety equipment, such as full-body harnesses.
Countertop Installer
MAXWELL COUNTERS INC.
Farmer City, IL
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
- Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
- Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Measure and mark cutting lines on materials, using a ruler, pencil, chalk, and marking gauge.
- Build or repair cabinets, doors, frameworks, floors, or other wooden fixtures used in buildings, using woodworking machines, carpenter's hand tools, or power tools.
- Assemble and fasten materials to make frameworks or props, using hand tools and wood screws, nails, dowel pins, or glue.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Clinton High School
Clinton, IL06.2015
Skills
- Field data collection
- Field production
- Team communication
- Project management
- Safety procedures
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- First Aid/ CPR
- OSHA 10
Timeline
Field Engineer
Verizon
05.2022 - Current
Tower Foreman / Project Manager
Heights Tower Service
05.2020 - 05.2022
Turbine Technician
EON
04.2019 - 05.2022
Cellular Tower Technician
MIDWEST UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGIES INC.
05.2016 - 04.2019
Countertop Installer
MAXWELL COUNTERS INC.
10.2015 - 05.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Clinton High School