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Derek Smith

Des Moines,IA

Summary

Accomplished Low Voltage Technician with a proven track record at Tri City Electric, enhancing system performance and customer satisfaction through expert installation and maintenance of security and fire alarm systems. Skilled in low voltage wiring and demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities, consistently identified and resolved potential issues, ensuring system reliability and efficiency.

Work History

Low Voltage Technician

Tri City Electric
  • Installed and serviced various security, fire alarm and closed circuit TV systems for both residential and business clientele.
  • Reduced downtime, diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in low voltage systems promptly.
  • Demonstrated system use, maintenance and care to customers.
  • Optimized system performance with routine maintenance of low voltage equipment and components.
  • Proactively identified potential issues in low voltage systems for early resolution, preventing costly future problems.
  • Assisted in training new hires on company policies, procedures, safety protocols for efficient integration into the workforce.
  • Demonstrated reliability as a team member by consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality standards.

Low Voltage Technician

Baker Group

Built the Federal courthouse down town Des Moines

Built Des Moines University’s new campus

Low Voltage Electrician

Waldinger Corp
  • Enhanced system performance by troubleshooting and repairing low voltage electrical systems.
  • Proactively identified potential issues within existing installations allowing timely resolution before becoming critical problems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in installing security cameras, access control systems, fire alarms, and audio/visual equipment as part of comprehensive low voltage solutions offered to clients.
  • Minimized project delays by effectively coordinating tasks with other trades on the job site.

Low Voltage Technician

Commonwealth Communication
  • Mounted panels for motion detectors, keypads and controls.
  • Installed and serviced various security, fire alarm and closed circuit TV systems for both residential and business clientele.
  • Reduced downtime, diagnosing and repairing malfunctions in low voltage systems promptly.
  • Demonstrated system use, maintenance and care to customers.

Education

Low Voltage - Communication

IBEW 347 Communication Apprenticeship
Des Moines IA

Telecom Tech - Communication

Bicsi
Tampa, FL
2005

Skills

  • Low voltage wiring
  • Access control systems
  • Network troubleshooting
  • Fire and security alarm installations
  • Repair work
  • Electrical safety

Timeline

Low Voltage Technician

Tri City Electric

Low Voltage Technician

Baker Group

Low Voltage Electrician

Waldinger Corp

Low Voltage Technician

Commonwealth Communication

Low Voltage - Communication

IBEW 347 Communication Apprenticeship

Telecom Tech - Communication

Bicsi
Derek Smith