Terry Wanjiru Maina
Summary
Skilled Fire Alarm System Technician with a proven track record at AMENTUM Government Services, adept in fire alarm installation and system troubleshooting. Excelled in enhancing workplace safety and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional electrical wiring expertise and professional communication, ensuring top-notch preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Alarm System Technician
AMENTUM Government Services
Baghdad, Iraq
05.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: US Embassy-Baghdad, Iraq
- Installing and maintaining fire alarm systems including smoke detectors, sprinkler systems and other fire suppression equipment’s
- Inspecting commercial buildings for fire hazards such as blocked Exits or maltifunctioning equipments
- Responding to the fire alarms to determine the origin of the alarm whether actual fire or malfunctioning of equipments
- Responding to emergencies calls to assist in fire fighting operations
- Inspecting commercial buildings for fire equipments codes violation
- Testing and repairing fire alarm systems and communication systems in commercial building
- Conducting training to resident of commercial building in in regards to their safety in case of an emergency
- US Embassy-Baghdad, Iraq
Housekeeper
PAE Government Services
Baghdad, Iraq
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Company Overview: US Embassy-Baghdad, Iraq
- Responsible for providing Housekeeping services for temporary and permanent living quarters for Department of State Diplomats, Contractors and VVIP personnel
- Entrusted by Housekeeping supervisor to review room status before tenant arrival; provide accurate information concerning necessary maintenance
- Responsible for executing job assignments in the most efficient, safest, and most professional way possible
- Active listener, keeps abreast of changes in cleaning products, services and SOP procedures
- Make Ready rooms to 5-star Hotel standard
- Sweep, mop and polish floors, vacuum clean carpets, rugs and draperies, shampoo carpets, rugs, dust and polish furniture and fittings
- Ensures proper inventory of bedding, linen and cleaning supplies
- Serves as a liaison with occupants to ensure customer satisfaction
- Monitor and report necessary domestic repairs and replacements
- Perform additional task as required
- US Embassy-Baghdad, Iraq
Technician
Ezetec limited
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: Ketraco HVDC Suswa Convertor Station
- Installations of MODULES in the valve hall
- Installation of porcelain insulators (PI) in the valve hall
- Grounding the modules by use of copper
- Installation of fibre cables in the modules
- Termination of cables in the 400Kv AC yard
- Ketraco HVDC Suswa Convertor Station
Electrician
Self Employed
, Kenya
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Kenya
- Residential electrical work: set temporary pole, drilled holes in wood studs, pulled Romex wiring roughed in, calculated amperage, circuitry loads, GFI receptacles within 6 ft
- Of any wet location
- Ran home run circuits and identified each circuit
- Installed devices and fixtures
- Installed extras if any
- Did troubleshooting and fixed any problems
- Responsible for all phases of residential wiring and installation to electrical hook-ups
- Assists in all phases of renovation of existing homes
- Managed supplies, tools, and equipment to effectively deliver consistent results to customers with wide-ranging electrical needs
- Studied blueprints, sketches, and building plans to obtain information about types of materials required to complete electrical installations
- Laid out wiring, boxes and other components to efficiently install new systems
- Investigated and traced faults in existing electrical systems to correct malfunctions
- Removed and replaced damaged and worn out parts to resolve problems and maintain the system’s functionality
- Estimated time and material costs for each job and delivered detailed estimates for customer review
- Provided preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials or services
- Used basic carpentry skills to drill holes, tack down wiring and professionally finish visible areas of the building’s electrical system
- Advised owners on the safety and performance of the system, including necessary repairs to bring it into compliance with current codes
- Kenya
Electrician (Intern)
Pyrethrum Board of Kenya
, Kenya
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Performed work on single phase and three phase lines; sealed domestic systems
- Repaired electrical gadgets
- Performed fault recognition on machinery
- Performed electrical repairs on streetlights
Education
Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certificate -
07.2024
Fire Marshal Training Certificate -
07.2024
Notifier Certificate -
06.2024
Diploma -
Workplace Safety and Health- Online Allison Course
01.2021
Diploma -
National Youth Service School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Gilgil, Kenya11.2012
Nation Building -
Naivasha Technical Training Institute
01.2011
Certificate of Attendance - Paramilitary Training
National Youth Service Training College
Gilgil, Kenya01.2009
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Mount Carmel Girls High School
Kenya01.2007
Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
Nyeri Plains View Academy
Kenya01.2004
Skills
- Workplace Safety
- Customer Service
- Preventive Maintenance/Troubleshooting
- Fast learner with an excellent ability to operate a computer and Microsoft Office applications
- Fire alarm expertise
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Electrical safety
- Schematic interpretation
- Written and verbal communication
- Low voltage wiring
- Alarm installations and servicing
- Effective customer communication
- Installation and repairs
- Fire alarm systems
- Alarm testing
- System troubleshooting
- Fire alarm networking
- Fire alarm installation
- NFPA
- Fire alarm inspection
- Low-voltage systems
- Electrical wiring
- Fire suppression systems
- Blueprint reading
- Professional communication
- Control panel operation
- Equipment testing
References
Available on request.
Technical Qualifications
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Electrical Wireman-Grade II & III
Timeline
Fire Alarm System Technician
AMENTUM Government Services
05.2022 - Current
Housekeeper
PAE Government Services
11.2020 - 04.2022
Technician
Ezetec limited
01.2018 - 12.2020
Electrician
Self Employed
01.2012 - 12.2018
Electrician (Intern)
Pyrethrum Board of Kenya
01.2012 - 03.2012
Emergency Medical Dispatcher Certificate -
Fire Marshal Training Certificate -
Notifier Certificate -
Diploma -
Workplace Safety and Health- Online Allison Course
Diploma -
National Youth Service School of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Nation Building -
Naivasha Technical Training Institute
Certificate of Attendance - Paramilitary Training
National Youth Service Training College
Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) -
Mount Carmel Girls High School
Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) -
Nyeri Plains View Academy
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