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Education
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Head Foreman at multiple UIUC Campus Projects
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Christopher Blair

Saint Joseph,IL

Summary

I am a motivated professional with a solid background working with sprinkler systems. I excel at organizing work assignments, coordinating resources and maintaining accurate, detailed records of every job. Detail-oriented inspector with service-oriented nature.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sprinkler Fitter

Illini Fire\Twin Lakes
08.2015 - Current
  • New installation of fire protection systems and fire pumps
  • Maintain and perform maintenance as needed on dry systems
  • Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
  • Reduced the risk of property damage by conducting thorough inspections of existing sprinkler systems for potential issues.
  • Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
  • Service department responsibilities which include 24 hour service calls.
  • Service and troubleshoot fire protection systems, which includes maintaining internal piping, valves, heads, dry valves, fire pumps, and jockey pumps
  • Perform churn tests
  • Perform quarterly, annually, and 5 year maintenance inspections to accommodate NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 as a licensed inspector
  • Perform yearly inspections for corrosion, damage, and interbulb discoloration of sprinkler heads
  • Inspect sprinkler head cabinet to ensure that there are extra heads and head wrenches
  • Exercising gate and control valves on quarter and annual inspections
  • Read and follow blueprints for installation of sprinkler systems
  • Measuring and cutting pipe, grooving pip, threading pipe
  • Installing pipe on new and old systems
  • Torch holes in stairwells for stand pipes
  • Core holes through walls for sprinkler pipe and outside fire department connections
  • Wet pipe, dry systems, pre-action deluge, anti freeze loops, and nitrogen systems
  • Perform fire pump testing with hose monster equipment and record pressures of fire pump performance
  • Fire pump maintenance; re-packing and coupler repairs
  • Repacking OF OS8Y valves
  • Maintenance on all dry systems, air maintenance devices and accelerators
  • Soldering copper sensing links for jockey pumps and fire pumps

Apprentice Sprinkler Fitter

FE Moran
03.2011 - 06.2015
  • Executed thorough testing procedures after installations to ensure proper functioning of all components within the sprinkler system.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
  • Apprentice doing service work and new installation of fire protection systems

Laborer

Laborer's Union - Local 703
06.2008 - 02.2011
  • Provided labor support to carpenters, masons and other skilled trades.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Ensured safety compliance through regular inspection of tools and equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
  • Helped with erecting scaffolding and ladders.
  • Construction clean-up
  • Drove skid steers and fork lifts

Education

No Degree - Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship

Washtenaw Community College
Ann Arbor, MI
2016

No Degree -

Parkland College
Champaign, IL
08.2000

High School Diploma -

Urbana High School
Urbana, IL
05.1999

Skills

  • NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 Inspection Code Knowledge
  • Experienced with industry related tools, core machines, and torching with acetylene and oxygen tanks
  • ISO and Blueprint drawing for new construction and retro fits knowledge
  • Computer skills for bim drawings and inspection reports
  • Licensed Inspector and extensive experience in quarterly, annually, 5 year, and pump testing with hose monster equipment
  • Exceptional organization
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Safety Protocols
  • Lockout and tagout procedures
  • Commercial and residential jobs

Certification

  • Licensed Fire Sprinkler Inspector
  • Licensed Forklift Driver
  • Licensed Bobcat Skid Steer Loader Operator
  • OHSA 10 hr Occupational Safety and Health Training Course Completion
  • NFPA Code knowledge
  • Blazemaster certified for CPVC

Head Foreman at multiple UIUC Campus Projects

  • Illini Union
  • Hydro-Systems Laboratory
  • Freer Hall
  • Krannert Art Museum
  • Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
  • McKinley Health Center
  • Main Library
  • Child Development Lab
  • African American Cultural Center
  • Natural History Building

Most Recent Projects

  • Carle Foundation Hospital, Danville, IL (new-build)
  • Magnet School, Danville, IL (Re-model & Addition)
  • Walmart, Savoy, IL (Re-model)

Timeline

Sprinkler Fitter

Illini Fire\Twin Lakes
08.2015 - Current

Apprentice Sprinkler Fitter

FE Moran
03.2011 - 06.2015

Laborer

Laborer's Union - Local 703
06.2008 - 02.2011

No Degree - Sprinkler Fitter Apprenticeship

Washtenaw Community College

No Degree -

Parkland College

High School Diploma -

Urbana High School

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