Brandon Van Buskirk
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire & Safety Technician
Alexander Gow Fire Equipment
Portland, OR
02.2023 - Current
- Performed Monthly and Annual Inspections as an independent contractor at the world's largest paper mill. Managed upkeep of nearly 2000 Fire Extinguishers, Emergency Lights, and Exit Signs. Ensured compliance by replacing non-compliant extinguishers, maintaining batteries for emergency lights, and installing new emergency lights to remain up to code.
- Maintained inventory of tools, equipment, parts, supplies needed for job performance.
- Inspected portable fire extinguishers to ensure they were properly serviced and tagged according to NFPA 10 regulations.
- Regularly assessed Vehicle and Kitchen Hood Suppression systems through meticulous Semi-Annual Inspections. Demonstrated ability to accurately identify deficiencies, informing clients of the problem areas while presenting effective strategies for system enhancement.
- Conducted annual inspections on marine vessels' extinguishers by compiling detailed reports, identifying each extinguisher on board, entering the information into our system, and assessing its condition for necessary maintenance or repairs.
- Installed kitchen systems adhering to NFPA 96 regulations, ensuring employee safety and convenience.
Mechanical Specialist II
Nlight
Vancouver, WA
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Performed regular maintenance and troubleshooting of mechanical systems.
- Assisted with the design, fabrication, and installation of custom-made components for mechanical systems.
- Maintained records related to repairs, inspections, modifications.
- Monitored stock levels of spare parts used in mechanical systems.
- Inspected and tested machinery, equipment and component parts to identify defects, diagnose malfunctions and facilitate repairs.
- Troubleshot, diagnosed and repaired engineering equipment.
- Entered codes and instructions to program computer-controlled machinery.
Material Handler
Kokusaiusa
Vancouver, WA
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
- Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all received items.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with appropriate material handling equipment.
- Verified accuracy of shipments against purchase orders and invoices.
- Operated forklift in a safe manner to move large shipments within the facility.
- Monitored stock levels and placed orders when necessary to replenish supplies.
- Assisted with physical inventories as needed by counting parts accurately and quickly.
- Tracked shipment information using computerized systems such as SAP or Oracle software applications.
Manual Laborer
Nava Concrete
Vancouver, WA
06.2020 - 02.2021
- Cleaned and maintained tools, machinery, and work areas to ensure safe operations.
- Used hand tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, saws, drills. to perform repairs and maintenance tasks.
- Worked collaboratively with team members to complete assigned tasks quickly and efficiently.
- Provided assistance in training new employees on proper use of tools and equipment.
- Displayed high standards for quality workmanship and routinely double-checked work.
- Gained independent working skills and guided and mentored less experienced team members.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Vancouver, WA06-2020
Skills
- Training leadership
- Building construction knowledge
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Team Collaboration
- Plan assessment
- Task Prioritization
- Excellent Communication
- Extinguisher Operation and Maintenance
- Report Writing
- Self Motivation
- Goal Setting
- Code Compliance
- Active Listening
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- NFPA 10 Licensed for servicing portable fire extinguishers.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire & Safety Technician
Alexander Gow Fire Equipment
02.2023 - Current
Mechanical Specialist II
Nlight
02.2022 - 02.2023
Material Handler
Kokusaiusa
03.2021 - 01.2022
Manual Laborer
Nava Concrete
06.2020 - 02.2021
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
- NFPA 10 Licensed for servicing portable fire extinguishers.
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