Clay Gamblin
Thorndale,TX
Summary
Adept at leading teams and managing multiple projects, excel in construction scheduling and fostering teamwork. Proactive approach in ensuring site safety and team communication has significantly contributed to project success, with a keen focus on quality assurance and surpassing client expectations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Fire Alarm Construction Superintendent
Firetron
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Supervised field crews 8+ to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Coordinated required inspections with local jurisdictions to identify and quickly resolve any code concerns.
- Assessed potential risks on job sites proactively mitigating them before they escalated into larger problems.
- Maintained tight construction standards while instructing contractors on quality control items for Fire Alarm.
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance in technical skills development and fostering a positive work environment for professional growth.
- Contributed to company growth through successful management of multiple concurrent projects, ensuring profitability without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Complied with safety protocols in plan coordination, eliminating potential risks.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Established and enforced safety regulations, procedures and standards for construction and extraction workers.
- Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
Fire Alarm Technician
FireTron
01.2017 - 01.2024
- Maintained NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology) Level 2 Fire Alarm Certification and FAL (Fire Alarm Technician).
- Provided excellent customer service through clear communication about system features, limitations, and maintenance requirements.
- Identified and reported fire code non-conformance issues to senior personnel and safety inspectors.
- Identified potential hazards while conducting site visits, recommending appropriate corrective actions to clients to improve overall safety levels.
- Stayed informed about latest industry trends and technologies by attending workshops, trade shows, and other educational opportunities.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Diagnosed and repaired complex issues with fire alarm equipment, contributing to safer environment for occupants.
- Adhered to strict industry codes and regulations while performing installations or repairs, minimizing risk exposure for both clients and company.
- Streamlined processes by creating detailed documentation of all work performed on fire alarm systems.
- Performed thorough inspections of fire alarm systems, ensuring proper functioning and code compliance.
- Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
- Assisted in development of company policies and procedures related to fire alarm installation and maintenance, promoting consistency across all projects.
- Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
- Supported project managers in scheduling tasks, ordering materials, coordinating with subcontractors, assisting in successful project completion.
- Integrated equipment installations with on-site network infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems.
- Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions, and concerns regarding systems.
Skills
- Construction scheduling
- Blueprint reading
- Construction management
- OSHA regulations
- Site safety management
- Construction software proficiency
- Worksite management
- Building codes and regulations
- Quality assurance and control
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Project leadership
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 8+ staff members.
- Documented and resolved field issue which led to needed RFI's.
- Achieved project deadlines through effectively helping with site coordination and planning.
- Adaptive to work software and teaching others who to use them.
Certification
- OSHA 30 Certified
- Fire Alarm License (FAL)
- NICET level 2 Fire Alarm Systems
- Notifier Factory Trained
Timeline
Fire Alarm Construction Superintendent
Firetron
01.2024 - Current
Fire Alarm Technician
FireTron
01.2017 - 01.2024
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