Exciting News at W-T Communication Design Group
W-T Communication Design Group, LLC, is now communicating across the U.S.!
We are pleased to spotlight two members of our professional team, Sean Carey and Ryan Gross. We would like to also take this opportunity to welcome an addition to the Communication Design Group, David Guillen.
Sean Carey
The life of a tower climber certainly has its ups and downs, but for Sean Carey, the 'ups' far out way the 'downs.'
When Sean started climbing towers in 2003, he worked diligently and learned quickly. He soon realized that one of the most critical initial tasks with working with towers was to gain a comprehensive understanding of the construction in order for them to be built structurally sound and efficient. He took safety and teamwork seriously and often perused accident reports from other climbers to learn from their mistakes.
When Sean joined W‐T Communication Design Group, LLC in May of 2007, just five days after the birth of his fifth daughter, he had no idea how the company would change his life. He had hoped for a career in a field that truly interested him. When his love for towers and welding became part of the opportunity, he felt extremely fortunate.
Sean continues to grow professionally. In September of 2008, Sean took the weld inspection certification test and passed with ease. Today Sean continues to learn more about his field by spending time on site as well as in the office drawing towers on AutoCAD, performing weld inspections, and doing site audits for various carriers. As the years have progressed and his level of experience has grown, Sean knew that he had chosen the right industry. His passion for adventure and desire for perfection have served him well, whether it was in training other 'tower dogs,' learning new techniques, striving to meet and exceed deadlines or performing what may seem to be mundane daily activities. Sean has proven to be an asset in a rapidly changing industry.
Ryan Gross
Ryan Gross has joined our newly created team in the bright city of Las Vegas, Nevada. Ryan Gross has been part of the W‐T Communication Design Group, LLC since August, 2001. As a Project Manager, he was involved with Carrier Design Builds for numerous accounts such as T-Mobile, Bechtel, AT&T, Crown Castle, U.S. Cellular, Verizon, Nokia and Velocitel. He served as Senior Manager for the Crickets Network Launch in the Midwest.
As a result of the opening of our satellite office in Las Vegas, W-T Communications Group is now involved in the California Wireless Association, the Arizona Wireless Association, and the newly developed Nevada Wireless Association. We are pleased to be able to more efficiently offer our professional services to our previously established West Coast clients, as well as extend our services to a broader market.
David Guillen
David Guillen has recently joined our team in Dallas. David has over twenty years of experience throughout the United States. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in City and Regional Planning from California Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo and a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from the University of Washington.
His professional experience includes serving as Vice President of Business Development for Clearlinx Design, as well as several regional management positions for the Parsons and Wireless Network Group. Prior to that, he was Regional Vice President for Spectrasite Southeast Region, managing the build-to-suit programs for Nextel and Cingular in nine states. In 1996 as NE Regional Director for AT&T Wireless, he directed the launch of the new PCS networks in Philadelphia and Washington/Baltimore and managed network expansions in Boston and Pittsburgh. He was also employed as a Site Development Manager for Comcast Cellular One in New Jersey and Delaware.
His proven expertise within the industry and his commitment to professionalism will serve our clients well.
Roof Top Safety Precautions
Rooftop construction often presents safety challenges and concerns for the workers involved with such projects. Due to the variables of a rooftop project, it is important to be extremely conscientious of the many safety precautions required.
The above photo demonstrates an example of poor rooftop safety.
Can you identify some of the safety violations in progress?
Here are six violations:
• The employee has no head protection.
• The employee is not wearing fall protection.
• The employee is demonstrating the “Line of Fire Behavior,” by operating equipment that is directed toward his body
• The employee is inappropriately dressed with shirt sleeves that are less than 3 inches in length.
• There are no softeners for the cable on a sharp 90 degree edge.
• The employee has no tool lanyard.
Keeping in mind the violations that already exist, take a moment to consider
other safety hazards that may be present with this particular type of job site.
While employee safety is a critical priority for rooftop projects, it is equally
important to remember the commuters or pedestrians that may be in the vicinity of the work site. It is important to prevent the public from entering work areas. Precautions should be taken to control the access to any hazardous construction area. We recommend protecting the public by installing clear signage and barricades. Stay safe!
For further information on the safety aspect of your project, please contact us.