Alex Alvarado
Fire Technician
Del Valle,Texas
Summary
Reliable Fire Alarm Technician skilled in reading blueprints and instructions to fully understand project scope. Hardworking employee identifies system issues and resolves problems. Smart and determined with highly developed decision-making skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Eager to further my knowledge and take on a new side of the Fire Alarm system.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Fire Alarm Technician
G&R FIRE
San Antonio , TX
11.2022 - Current
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions and concerns regarding systems.
- Installed and tested fire detection and suppression systems.
- Fully installed fire alarms and various security devices.
- Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Lead Fire Alarm Technician
Orion Fire
Austin , TX
06.2018 - 11.2022
- Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
- Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions and concerns regarding systems.
- Authored weekly reports detailing work order completions, logged malfunctions and other activities.
- Integrated equipment installations with on-site network infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems.
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
- Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
- Identified and reported fire code non-conformance issues to senior personnel and safety inspectors.
- Sustained ongoing expertise in fire and safety regulations, confirming compliance of installed systems.
- Installed and tested fire detection and suppression systems.
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Monitored and enforced safety measures to mitigate hazards.
- Managed daily activities, assigned tasks to specific staff members and utilized proven management techniques to cut work flow downtime and maximize revenues.
- Adhered to established policies and standards to safely complete projects.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Automation Technician
Titan Datacom
Austin, TX
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Determined layouts to install wiring in automated systems based on drawings and code specifications.
- Updated and maintained project documentation for detailed recordkeeping.
- Troubleshot, fixed and improved electrical controls.
- Determined layouts for wiring installations in building automation systems through correct interpretation of drawing, diagrams and code specifications.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
Education
Kenedy High School
Kenedy, TX 08.2004 - 05.2008
Medical Coding And Billing - MCB
The College of Health Care Professions
Austin, TX 02.2009 - 04.2010
Skills
Equipment testing
undefinedAccomplishments
- Supervised teams of 5 or more staff
- Completed Fire Alarm System with accuracy and efficiency.
- 7 Schools
- 2 Hospitals
- 12 High Rise Buildings
- 2 Walgreens
- 2 Harbor Freights
Certification
OSHA 30
Timeline
Fire Alarm Technician
G&R FIRE
11.2022 - Current
Automation Technician
Titan Datacom
04.2022 - 08.2022
Lead Fire Alarm Technician
Orion Fire
06.2018 - 11.2022
Medical Coding And Billing - MCB
The College of Health Care Professions
02.2009 - 04.2010
Kenedy High School
08.2004 - 05.2008
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