ANDREW FIERRO
Alpine
Summary
Dynamic Environmental Health and Safety Technician with proven expertise at the University of San Diego in fire safety compliance and incident investigation. Skilled in delivering impactful safety training and conducting thorough audits, fostering a culture of safety and collaboration. Adept at managing hazardous materials and ensuring adherence to NFPA and Cal-OSHA standards.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
University of San Diego
San Diego
01.2023 - Current
- Inspect, test, and maintain fire safety equipment (alarms, extinguishers, eyewash stations).
- Conduct campus safety audits; identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform annual fume hood testing and maintain EH&S compliance documentation.
- Investigate workplace incidents and chemical spills; develop corrective action plans.
- Deliver safety training for new employees.
- Maintain safety programs: LOTO, Fall Protection, Confined Space, Forklift Safety.
- Provide ergonomic evaluations with written recommendations.
- Maintain SDS libraries and chemical inventories.
- Support campus emergency preparedness and drills.
- Audit hazardous materials handling and disposal.
- Collaborate with students, faculty, staff, contractors, and inspectors.
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Conducted routine inspections of laboratory spaces to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Monitored chemical storage areas for proper labeling and safety protocols.
- Facilitated training sessions on emergency response procedures for staff and students.
- Performed risk assessments to identify potential hazards in campus facilities.
- Led safety committee meetings to discuss ongoing issues and improvements.
- Maintained records of incidents and safety violations for reporting and analysis.
- Provided support during fire drills and emergency evacuations to ensure compliance.
- Conducted ergonomic assessments of workspaces and recommended adjustments.
- Engaged with students to promote awareness of safety policies and procedures.
- Updated safety signage throughout campus to reflect current standards.
Fire Alarm Technician
A&D Fire Protection
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Performed fire alarm installations, repairs, and inspections.
Field Technician – Cellular & Fiber
Techsico
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Constructed, maintained, and upgraded cellular tower sites.
- Installed, spliced, and tested fiber optic systems.
Fire Inspector / Sprinkler Inspector
Cosco Fire Protection
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Conducted building inspections; identified deficiencies and tested alarm/sprinkler systems.
Fire Alarm & Life Safety Technician
Fire Watch / Systems Specialist
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Installed and serviced fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and nurse call systems.
Low Voltage Installer
A.E.S
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Installed A/V systems, alarms, networking, and residential wiring.
Premises Technician
AT&T
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Installed and serviced TV, Internet, and voice systems.
Telecom Installer
Pratt Communications
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Installed CATV, voice, and data systems; performed cable runs and activations.
Telecom Technician
HP Communications
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Maintained telecom conduit systems; performed fiber installation and splicing.
Field Service Technician / Warehouse Lead
MC Communications
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Installed CAT5, coax, HD systems, internet, and phone infrastructure.
- Trained warehouse staff and supported field operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School
El Cajon, CA06-2002
Business Management / Marketing
Grossmont College
Skills
- Fire Alarm Testing & Inspections
- Fire safety equipment maintenance
- EH&S compliance management
- Incident investigation
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Safety training
- Noise control
- Fall protection
- Ergonomics evaluation
- Indoor air quality
- Permitting process
- Respiratory protection
- Spill response
- Health and safety monitoring
- Environmental health management
- Safety protection recommendations
- Relationship building
- Safety Drills Coordination
- Life Safety Compliance (NFPA, Cal-OSHA, EPA)
- Safety Training & IIPP Programs
- Hazardous Materials Auditing
- Ergonomic Evaluations
- Confined Space
- LOTO
- Fall Protection
- Sprinkler & Safety Equipment Inspections
- Telecom: Fiber, Cat5, Coax, Wireless Systems
- CCTV
- Access Control
- Nurse Call Systems
- Blueprint Reading & Documentation
- Strong Customer & Vendor Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Certification
- Traffic Control Certification, HP Communications
- Telecommunications Training, MC Communications, Pratt & AT&T
- Voice & Data Systems Training, MC Communications, Pratt & AT&T
- Wireless Network Training, MC Communications, Pratt & AT&T
- First Aid Certified
- Website Design Proficiency
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Health and Safety Technician
University of San Diego
01.2023 - Current
Fire Alarm Technician
A&D Fire Protection
01.2020 - 01.2022
Field Technician – Cellular & Fiber
Techsico
01.2018 - 01.2020
Fire Inspector / Sprinkler Inspector
Cosco Fire Protection
01.2015 - 01.2017
Fire Alarm & Life Safety Technician
Fire Watch / Systems Specialist
01.2014 - 01.2015
Low Voltage Installer
A.E.S
01.2013 - 01.2014
Premises Technician
AT&T
01.2012 - 01.2013
Telecom Installer
Pratt Communications
01.2010 - 01.2012
Telecom Technician
HP Communications
01.2008 - 01.2009
Field Service Technician / Warehouse Lead
MC Communications
01.2003 - 01.2008
High School Diploma -
El Cajon Valley High School
Business Management / Marketing
Grossmont College