David Simpson
Prescott,AZ
Summary
I have over 23 years experience in Local 669 for fire suppression systems. I have experience in all facets of installation, leading a team of coworkers to finish commercial construction projects in a timely manner. I have experience with scissor lifts, forklifts, boom lifts, oscillating boom lifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and electric pallet jacks.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pipefitter
Shambaugh & Son
Brea, California
07.2023 - Current
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager
- Installed and maintained fire protection piping systems per safety standards.
- Collaborated with team to troubleshoot and resolve fire sprinkler issues efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate pipe installations.
- Conducted routine inspections of fire protection systems for compliance.
- Assisted in project planning to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Ensured proper inventory management of tools and materials on-site.
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
Maintenance
Costco Wholesale
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Worked in maintenance
- Front end
- Cashier
- Supervisor in training program
- Carts
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
San Diego, CA
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Delivered food orders promptly using navigation tools and mobile applications.
- Communicated effectively with customers to ensure satisfaction and address concerns.
- Managed time efficiently to optimize delivery routes and minimize wait times.
Pipefitter
Schmidt Fire Protection
San Diego, CA
04.2017 - 10.2020
Pipefitter
Daart Fire Protection
San Bernardino, California
10.2015 - 04.2017
- Foreman
- Installed and maintained fire protection piping systems per safety standards.
- Interpreted blueprints and specifications for accurate pipe installations.
- Conducted routine inspections of fire protection systems for compliance.
- Assisted in project planning to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Ensured proper inventory management of tools and materials on-site.
Pipefitter
A-1 Fire Protection
San Diego, California
09.1999 - 10.2015
- Foreman
- Superintendent
- Assisted in project planning to optimize workflow
- Use hand tools such as saws, drills, wrenches, threaders, to perform tasks related to the job at hand.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
Education
Journeyman Fire Sprinkler/Pipefitter - Fire Suppression Installation
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 11.1999 - 08.2005
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Blueprint interpretation
- Fire protection systems
- Quality control
- Project planning
- Safety compliance
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Training and mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Blueprint analysis
- Safety procedures
- Installation and maintenance
- OSHA rules and regulations
- Maintenance and repair
Timeline
Pipefitter
Shambaugh & Son
07.2023 - Current
Maintenance
Costco Wholesale
06.2022 - 06.2023
Delivery Driver
DoorDash
12.2020 - 05.2022
Pipefitter
Schmidt Fire Protection
04.2017 - 10.2020
Pipefitter
Daart Fire Protection
10.2015 - 04.2017
Journeyman Fire Sprinkler/Pipefitter - Fire Suppression Installation
Pennsylvania State University
11.1999 - 08.2005
Pipefitter
A-1 Fire Protection
09.1999 - 10.2015