David Britt
North Charleston,SC
Summary
Results-driven professional leads, motivates and collaborates with teams of mechanics. Experienced in troubleshooting and diagnosing repair issues. Committed to implementing best practices and standards to deliver customer satisfaction. Seasoned Foreman bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in various settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Y&L Fire Protection, INC
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided sketches, electronic models and diagrams for proposed fire protection systems in new construction and for retrofitting.
- Conducted fire and life safety code review analyses, informing business leadership of discovered risks and deficits needing remediation.
- Prepared and presented technical reports on fire safety systems for both in-situ frameworks and proposed designs.
- Designed systems to comply with on-sight considerations such as protection of electronic property, flood dangers and other restrictions.
- Conducted post-installation testing to establish system operations within prescribed metrics.
- Assisted in development of new standards and regulations to increase safety of future installations.
- Liaised with external contractors to verify correct installation of designed systems.
- Incorporated facility fire protection systems into existing, multi-site safety and security systems with remote monitoring components.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
- Repaired and replaced defective fire safety equipment such as sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers.
- Inspected and tested building manual and automatic response fire suppression systems.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Eagle Fire, INC
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided sketches, electronic models and diagrams for proposed fire protection systems in new construction and for retrofitting.
- Conducted fire and life safety code review analyses, informing business leadership of discovered risks and deficits needing remediation.
- Prepared and presented technical reports on fire safety systems for both in-situ frameworks and proposed designs.
- Designed systems to comply with on-sight considerations such as protection of electronic property, flood dangers and other restrictions.
- Assisted in development of new standards and regulations to increase safety of future installations.
- Liaised with external contractors to verify correct installation of designed systems.
- Incorporated facility fire protection systems into existing, multi-site safety and security systems with remote monitoring components.
- Inspected physical condition of automatic sprinkler systems to report conditions and suggest repairs.
- Repaired and replaced defective fire safety equipment such as sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers.
- Inspected and tested building manual and automatic response fire suppression systems.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to mechanics and installers.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored systems to assure increase in power flow and integrated new system components, fixtures and motors.
Fire Protection Foreman
Pye Barker Fire Protection
03.2019 - 01.2022
- Provided sketches, electronic models and diagrams for proposed fire protection systems in new construction and for retrofitting.
- Conducted fire and life safety code review analyses, informing business leadership of discovered risks and deficits needing remediation.
- Prepared and presented technical reports on fire safety systems for both in-situ frameworks and proposed designs.
- Designed systems to comply with on-sight considerations such as protection of electronic property, flood dangers and other restrictions.
- Liaised with external contractors to verify correct installation of designed systems.
- Assisted in development of new standards and regulations to increase safety of future installations.
- Conducted follow-up site visits to check compliance with corrective actions implemented to address violations.
- Repaired and replaced defective fire safety equipment such as sprinkler systems and fire extinguishers.
- Inspected and tested building manual and automatic response fire suppression systems.
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Liberty Fire Protection, INC
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provided sketches, electronic models and diagrams for proposed fire protection systems in new construction and for retrofitting.
- Conducted fire and life safety code review analyses, informing business leadership of discovered risks and deficits needing remediation.
- Prepared and presented technical reports on fire safety systems for both in-situ frameworks and proposed designs.
- Designed systems to comply with on-sight considerations such as protection of electronic property, flood dangers and other restrictions.
- Demonstrated remote monitoring systems to personnel, providing onboarding services for internal fire protection and safety personnel.
- Conducted post-installation testing to establish system operations within prescribed metrics.
- Assisted in development of new standards and regulations to increase safety of future installations.
- Liaised with external contractors to verify correct installation of designed systems.
- Incorporated facility fire protection systems into existing, multi-site safety and security systems with remote monitoring components.
- Participated in initial client meetings to provide data on basic cost estimations, completion times and other technical predictions.
- Reviewed and studied blueprints to double-check installation and implementation project requirements.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Supervised team of installers and mechanics to complete work on time and to company standards.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
Education
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC05.2000
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School
Goose Creek, SC05.1996
Skills
- Hazardous Chemicals
- System Acceptance Testing
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Best Practices and Standards
- Corrective Action Plans
- Time Management
- Field Surveys
- Physical Examination Skills
- Protection System Testing
- Safety Meetings
- Machine Operations
- Fire Code Compliance Review
- Construction Plan Review
- Standpipe Systems
- New Construction
- Construction Management
- Quality Inspections
- Technical Drawings
- Project Deadlines
- Sprinkler Testing
- Project Requirements
- Fall Protection
- Testing Devices
- Construction Documentation
- Welding and Brazing
- Safety Procedures
- Equipment Inventory Maintenance
- Building Repairs
- Burning Torch
- Site Safety
- Improve Employee Performance
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Pipeline Assembly
- Inventory Reports
- Construction Materials
- Quality Production
- Lift Trucks
- Pipe System Maintenance
- Sprinkler System Installations
- Scheduled Maintenance
- Coordinate Work
- Steel Cutting
- Safety Protocols
- Assemble Piping
- Train Workers
- Project Drawings
- Equipment Functionality
- Job Site Supervision
- Basic Tools
- Safe Job Site Set-Up
- Pipe Cutters
- Automatic Control Installation
- Caulking
- Maintain Records
- Inspect Systems
- Inspection and Repair
- Hydraulic Pumps
- Pneumatic Systems
- Pressure Testing
- Production Goals
- Preventative Maintenance
- Daily Progress Reports
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved malfunctioning valve issues which led to ensuring proper water flow to all sprinkler systems and minimizing potential fire safety risks.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Supervised team of two staff members.
Certification
- Installation of CPVC, Blazemaster, Valid Five Years
- Certified in Aerial Lifts, United Rental, Valid Five Years
- Certified in Forklift Operation, United Rental, Valid Five Years
Additional Information
Proficient in a wide range of power tool operations that include:
1. Skill Saw
2. Bandsaw
3. table saw
4. Drills
5. Impact Guns
6. Core Drill Machine
7. Ridgid 300 Pipe Thread Machine
8. Ridgid In-air Groovers
9. Mig Welder
10. Cutting Torches
11. Grinder
12. Multi Tool
Timeline
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Y&L Fire Protection, INC
03.2023 - 08.2023
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Eagle Fire, INC
02.2022 - 02.2023
Fire Protection Foreman
Pye Barker Fire Protection
03.2019 - 01.2022
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Liberty Fire Protection, INC
01.2015 - 01.2019
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Trident Technical College
High School Diploma -
Stratford High School
- Installation of CPVC, Blazemaster, Valid Five Years
- Certified in Aerial Lifts, United Rental, Valid Five Years
- Certified in Forklift Operation, United Rental, Valid Five Years
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