Dan Balzer
Hartford,WI
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong commitment to fire, life, and safety codes, bringing extensive industry experience and a proactive approach to professional development. Actively stays current with evolving industry trends and regulatory standards through workshops, training, and networking within the field. Currently pursuing the Certified Fire Plan Examiner (CFPE) certification, with plans to continue obtaining additional NFPA certifications to further enhance technical expertise. Eager to leverage knowledge and experience to contribute effectively in a challenging and growth-oriented role.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRITICAL FACILTY TECH
Ascent LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Managed a comprehensive site upgrade initiative valued at 4.5 million dollars.
- Documented and monitored incoming power and cooling for data center operations.
- Performed maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems to ensure functionality.
- Tested and maintained emergency equipment to ensure operational readiness.
- Coordinated vendor maintenance and scheduled site visits to enhance operational performance.
- Developed MOP, SOP, and ERP documentation to standardize processes.
- Executed work orders promptly, facilitating timely project completion.
EMT/Firefighter/Inspector
Pewaukee Fire department
01.2009 - Current
- Executed Fire and EMS calls, achieving rapid response times for effective emergency support.
- Conducted regular inspections, upholding safety standards and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Documented detailed reports on all calls, facilitating accurate record-keeping and informed analysis.
- Performed station cleaning and maintenance to uphold operational readiness.
LOCKSMITH/ ALAM TECH
BONAFIDE SAFE AND LOCK
01.2015 - 01.2021
- Installed and maintained advanced cameras, alarms, and access control systems to provide comprehensive security solutions.
- Installed cutting-edge hardware to enhance building security.
- Managed master key systems for optimal access control.
- Configured combinations on keyless entry locks to optimize user convenience.
- Rekeyed locks for new keys to enhance security and restore functionality.
- Extract broken keys from locks efficiently to restore usability.
- Crafted custom keys tailored to customer needs.
Shipping and Receiving/Sales Associate
Neu's Building Center
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Received stock shipments and efficiently processed customer orders.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels through detailed item checklists.
- Updated store inventory daily using computer software to ensure accurate stock levels.
- Assisted customers in selecting products that best met their specific needs.
- Explored multiple product options to suit customer preferences.
- Educated customers on products of interest to facilitate informed decisions.
- Delivered and picked up equipment from customer locations promptly.
Education
Some College - Fire Science
Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee, WIData Center Maintenance
Schneider Electric
Install and Maintenance of Access Control Systems and Camera Systems
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Fire Plan Examiner
NFPA
NFPASkills
- Fire and EMS experience
- Fire/Life safety Inspections
- Emergency response plans
- Facility maintenance
- HVAC
- Plumbing
- Electrical
- General construction
- Alarm systems
- Access control systems
- Surveillance camera systems
- Data center maintenance
- Standard operating procedures
- Document processing
- Record management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Locksmith services
Certification
- Fire Detection, Prevention, and Suppression Inspector
- EMT- B Emergency Medical Technician
- Firefighter 1 & 2
- HazMat Operations
- OSHA 10
- EPA Construction General Permit Site Inspector
- WE Energies Utility Emergency
- A Comparison of AC and DC Power Distribution in the Data Center
- Analyzing Data Center
- Battery Safety and Environmental Concerns
- Battery Technology for Data Centers and Network Rooms
- Battery Technology Site Planning and Ventilation
- Best Practices for Building a Data Center
- Better Data Centers Through Reference Designs
- Calculating Total Cooling Requirements
- Chilled Water Piping for your Data Center
- Choosing Between Room, Row, & Rack Based Cooling for Data Centers I
- Choosing Between Room, Row, & Rack Based Cooling for Data Centers II
- Cooling Strategies for IT Wiring Closets and Small Rooms
- Data Center Backup Batteries Options and Lifecycle Costs
- Data Center Certified Associate Exam Development Path
- Data Center Efficiency Reducing Electrical Power Consumption
- Data Center Planning Standardized Process
- Data Center Project Management Model
- Data Center Project Planning Establishing a Floor Plan
- Data Center Projects Commissioning
- Data Center Projects Forecasting and Accommodating Data Center Growth
- Data Center Site Selection and Planning
- Data Center System Planning
- Overview of Data Center Physical Infrastructure
- Deploying High-Density Pods in a Low-Density Data Center
- Deploying IT Equipment in Small Server Rooms and Branch Offices
- Designing and Building Telecom Networks A Case Study
- Determining Data Center User Requirements
- Economizer Modes of Data Center Cooling Systems
- Emergency Power Off Don't Get Caught in the Dark
- Enhancing Large UPS Efficiency
- Essential Elements of Data Center Facility Operations
- Establishing Benchmarks for Data Center Efficiency Measurements
- Total Power Requirements
- Access Control Bright Blue, Brivo, C-Cure 900
- Medeco X4 Lock
References
All references are available upon request.
Timeline
CRITICAL FACILTY TECH
Ascent LLC
01.2021 - Current
LOCKSMITH/ ALAM TECH
BONAFIDE SAFE AND LOCK
01.2015 - 01.2021
EMT/Firefighter/Inspector
Pewaukee Fire department
01.2009 - Current
Shipping and Receiving/Sales Associate
Neu's Building Center
01.2008 - 01.2015
Some College - Fire Science
Waukesha County Technical College
Data Center Maintenance
Schneider Electric
Install and Maintenance of Access Control Systems and Camera Systems
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Fire Plan Examiner
NFPA