Chris Robertson
Bigfork,MT
Summary
Highly-motivated Manager with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively in diverse setting quickly while mastering new skills.
Skilled in many types of fire alarm panels and programming.
Skilled in many different types of security panels and programming.
Skilled in home automation.
Have worked to improve all life safety standards in current and previous employments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Service and Install Manager
Federal Protection Inc.
Springfield, MO
07.2020 - Current
- Managed service, installs, and licensing for the state of Montana while overseeing technicians. Holding Fire Alarm licenses for the company in Montana and Nebraska. Also certified as NICET LEVEL 2 in F/A. Self-motivated with a strong commitment to fire alarm systems, demonstrating a genuine passion for the field. Ensures complete customer satisfaction and code compliance throughout project lifecycle. Conducted fire alarm testing and inspections in various locations across multiple states. Provided instruction to peers on NFPA 72 requirements; additionally offered technical support for our company. Collaborated with sales team and conducted project walk-throughs. Collaborated with AHJ to ensure successful commissioning and end testing of projects.
- Experienced in CCTV, security, access control, emergency lights, and exit signs. Familiarity with sprinkler systems.
Senior Fire Alarm/Senior Electrician
The University Of The South Pacific
Sewanee, Tennessee
01.2000 - 10.2018
- Managed and maintained a wide range of life safety devices across 128 buildings, including fire alarms, sprinklers, emergency lights, exit signs, generators, portable extinguishers, commercial kitchen hoods, residential kitchen hoods.
- Managed security, CCTV, and access control systems while collaborating with Sewanee PD/Sewanee F/D on life safety measures.
- I was also a senior electrician before I took over as a fire alarm technician. This included service entrance to maintenance, from 60 amps single phase to 3000 amps 3 phase, and everything that goes with it.
- Oversaw review of new project plans for fire and electrical aspects. Was also involved with new equipment and code compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections of electrical systems, equipment, or components to identify hazards or malfunctions.
- Performed preventative maintenance on all electrical systems as well as documentation of work performed.
- Ordered materials needed for completion of jobs within established budgets set by management.
- Created detailed estimates for cost analysis on various projects based on labor costs and material expenses.
- Provided technical guidance and assistance to other electricians in the department.
- Adhered strictly to safety policies while working at heights utilizing fall protection gear when necessary.
- Trained apprentices in safety protocols as well as basic troubleshooting techniques employed during daily operations.
- Interpreted blueprints and schematics accurately while planning installation layouts accordingly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as power outages or system failures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridgeland High School
Rossville, GA01-1990
Skills
- Workflow Optimization
- Scheduling Coordination
- Site Inspections
- Customer Service
- Codes Compliance
- Hardworking and Reliable
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Self Motivation
Certification
- Nicet level 2 in fire alarm cert #156119 good thru-1/02/25
- Nebraska fire alarm inspectors license #M29 good thru 2/1/25
- Montana fire alarm license #fpl-iel-lic-003039 good thru-5/31/25
- Nebraska state fire alarm license #52145 good thru12/24/24
Timeline
Service and Install Manager
Federal Protection Inc.
07.2020 - Current
Senior Fire Alarm/Senior Electrician
The University Of The South Pacific
01.2000 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Ridgeland High School
- Nicet level 2 in fire alarm cert #156119 good thru-1/02/25
- Nebraska fire alarm inspectors license #M29 good thru 2/1/25
- Montana fire alarm license #fpl-iel-lic-003039 good thru-5/31/25
- Nebraska state fire alarm license #52145 good thru12/24/24
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