ARTHUR DUPRA
Gorham,ME
Summary
Accomplished and energetic fire and security professional with a varied & dynamic history in the life safety industry. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Ability to work effectively with varied personalities. Areas of specific expertise include customer service, advanced troubleshooting, and system installation, ability to succeed in challenging and unfamiliar environments, independently or as part of a larger team. As well as excellent communication and time management skills. Handles tasks with accuracy and efficiency and approaches challenges with a positive attitude.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
FIRE ALARM TECH / OWNER
PORTLAND ALARM
Gorham, Maine
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted routine inspections of fire alarm equipment for proper functionality.
- Repaired malfunctioning fire alarm components using specialized tools and equipment.
- Managed billing processes and ensured accurate invoicing for clients.
- Installed fire alarm systems according to safety standards and regulations.
Senior Fire Safety Systems Tech
R.B. Allen Fire Alarms
Portland, ME
03.2019 - Current
- Oversee installation of fire safety systems in medium to large buildings throughout New England.
- Continuously train and mentor teams of electricians on best practices when installing fire alarm systems.
- Coordinate with trades to ensure all installations are installed as designed and fully functional.
- Work with governmental agencies to ensure installations meet current standards.
- Review submittals, and plans to understand and carry out complex installations.
Operations Supervisor
Protection 1 Security / ADT Security
Portland, ME
12.2015 - 03.2019
- Take part in all branch activities including supporting all other branch roles
- Work effectively to continually analyze and improve branch metrics
- Project manage a large backlog of install and service, Both residential and commercial
- Provide training and coaching to employees regarding safety and best work practices
- Maintain personal certifications required to perform fire alarm Install, Service, &inspection projects within the city of Portland and South Portland (NICET ll)
- Build professional, productive, relationships with all branch personnel
- Resolve escalated customer issues in a timely manner
- Uphold branch cohesiveness while overcoming challenging operational objectives
- Assist sales team in all aspects of proposal preparation
- Provide technical direction, and performance feedback, to all technicians and sales representatives
- Report to several senior managers on all aspects of the business.
Fire & Security Foreman
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Caribbean Protection systems – Charlotte Amalie, St Thomas
- Short term temporary position required to complete several government projects
- Work to bring together local unskilled labor and provide a quality end product and meet all governmental requirements
- Work closely with governmental agencies to ensure all deadlines are met and all operational obstacles are brought to a quick and effective solution
- Provide programming expertise for an array of fire alarm, security, access control and cctv systems
- Contract completed and all projects turned over successfully.
Lead Fire Alarm System Technician
Davis - Ulmer Sprinkler Co
Liverpool, NY
06.2012 - 03.2015
- Install, maintain, or repair alarm systems, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans
- Test and repair circuits, sensors, and panels
- Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details
- Inspect installation sites and study work orders, building plans, and installation manuals to determine materials requirements and installation procedures
- Oversee all manner of inspection and installation projects, providing guidance to trainee technicians and electricians as needed
- Familiarity with corporate reporting systems,as well as computer based service, inspection and installation programs.
Fire, Systems Foreman
Protection, Winfly Season, PAE Antarctica
McMurdo, Antarctica
08.2014 - 01.2015
- Examine systems to locate problems, such as loose connections or broken insulation
- Test backup batteries, programming panels, indicating devices and all security features in order to ensure proper functioning, and to diagnose malfunctions
- Install, maintain, or repair fire protection systems, alarm devices, or related equipment, following blueprints of electrical layouts and building plans
- Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
- Supervises craftsmen and helpers in the installation and maintenance of fire detection and suppression systems
- Perform goal oriented work safely, and in extreme climates
- Sole technician assigned to install all aspects of the addressable fire alarm system from wiring to panels for building 210 project, a dormitory style housing unit for the
- Air Force while deployed to Antarctica.
Senior Fire Alarm Technician
Siemens Industry Inc
Fairbanks, AK
07.2011 - 06.2012
- Installation , repair, and maintenance of security and fire alarm systems across the entirety of the state of Alaska including military bases, college campuses and remote native villages
- Tasked with being prepared for a variety of circumstances in a remote, harsh, independent environment
- Customer training and demonstration of site specific equipment
- Head end programming of the largest Monaco D-21 fire and security head end in the country
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- Instrumental in coordination of very large and complex inspection contracts that including bush travel, foresight of necessary supplies and cost
Fire Alarm Technician
Northern Fire Systems Inc
North Syracuse, NY
01.2009 - 06.2011
- Lead role in many large inspection and testing contracts
- Use electronic experience to wire fire alarm panels on site
- Troubleshooting and repair of deficiencies found during the test & inspect process
- Maintain organization of vast amounts of records and paperwork generated through the test & inspection process
- Customization of service to suite a varied customer base.
Fire Alarm Inspection Technician
Siemens Industry Inc
East Syracuse, NY
07.2006 - 01.2009
- Planned, scheduled, and organized most fire alarm inspection activities with little supervision
- Greatly improved profit margins on several large accounts through organizational practices
- Gained valuable experience servicing and maintaining many antiquated models of fire protection equipment that training is no longer available for
- Lead role performing inspections, and repairs throughout the New York State prison system in a very independent, restrictive environment.
Education
Network Radio Systems -
09.2018
Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Maintenance: Electrical -
AVO Training Institute
05.2015
Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities: Electrical -
AVO Training Institute
03.2015
Special Hazard & Suppression level 1 -
08.2014
30 Hour Certification: Job Site Safety -
OSHA
04.2012
MXL Acculink programming tool: Fire Alarm Siemens Building Technologies -
01.2012
MXL Installation, Operation, & Maintenance: Fire Alarm / Electrical Siemens Building Technologies -
12.2011
M-2 / MAAP( ) Addressable fire alarm control panel installation -
Monaco
08.2011
D-21 -
Monaco
07.2011
Zeus XLS Programming tool: Fire Alarms Siemens Building Technologies -
07.2011
Fire Alarm Systems level 3: Fire Alarm Systems -
05.2011
Zeus XLS Installation, Operation, & Maintenance : Fire Alarm / Electrical Siemens Building Technologies -
03.2008
Simplex Panel troubleshooting: Fire Alarms Siemens Building Technologies -
06.2007
Third party Fire Alarm Test & Inspection: Fire Alarms -
11.2006
GED -
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
06.2000
service and troubleshooting of AES fire and security mesh network radios -
01.0001
2015Substation Maintenance 1: Electrical -
AVO Training Institute
Suppression Systems Nicet # 133090 -
Desigo / Cerberus Pro Installation, Maintenance -
Industry
Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Computer Skills
- Team Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Team Building
- Planning & Organizing
- Problem Resolution
Timeline
FIRE ALARM TECH / OWNER
PORTLAND ALARM
06.2023 - Current
Senior Fire Safety Systems Tech
R.B. Allen Fire Alarms
03.2019 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Protection 1 Security / ADT Security
12.2015 - 03.2019
Fire & Security Foreman
08.2015 - 12.2015
Fire, Systems Foreman
Protection, Winfly Season, PAE Antarctica
08.2014 - 01.2015
Lead Fire Alarm System Technician
Davis - Ulmer Sprinkler Co
06.2012 - 03.2015
Senior Fire Alarm Technician
Siemens Industry Inc
07.2011 - 06.2012
Fire Alarm Technician
Northern Fire Systems Inc
01.2009 - 06.2011
Fire Alarm Inspection Technician
Siemens Industry Inc
07.2006 - 01.2009
Network Radio Systems -
Low Voltage Circuit Breaker Maintenance: Electrical -
AVO Training Institute
Electrical Safety for Industrial Facilities: Electrical -
AVO Training Institute
Special Hazard & Suppression level 1 -
30 Hour Certification: Job Site Safety -
OSHA
MXL Acculink programming tool: Fire Alarm Siemens Building Technologies -
MXL Installation, Operation, & Maintenance: Fire Alarm / Electrical Siemens Building Technologies -
M-2 / MAAP( ) Addressable fire alarm control panel installation -
Monaco
D-21 -
Monaco
Zeus XLS Programming tool: Fire Alarms Siemens Building Technologies -
Fire Alarm Systems level 3: Fire Alarm Systems -
Zeus XLS Installation, Operation, & Maintenance : Fire Alarm / Electrical Siemens Building Technologies -
Simplex Panel troubleshooting: Fire Alarms Siemens Building Technologies -
Third party Fire Alarm Test & Inspection: Fire Alarms -
GED -
Cicero-North Syracuse High School
service and troubleshooting of AES fire and security mesh network radios -
2015Substation Maintenance 1: Electrical -
AVO Training Institute
Suppression Systems Nicet # 133090 -
Desigo / Cerberus Pro Installation, Maintenance -
Industry