Eric Kihnel
Pflugerville
Summary
Fire Life Safety Technician with 17 years' industry experience in leading inspections, service, maintenance, and programming, and new construction projects. Proven self driven leader with extensive customer service experience, strong dedication to maximizing quality results. Natural ability to effectively communicate with customers and develop strong business relationships. Exhibits exemplary work ethic, willingness to learn new processes and techniques which enhances business revenue and strives to continuously push positive team efforts.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Alarm/Extinguisher/Sprinkler Technician
Siemens Industry, Inc.
05.2019 - Current
Senior Fire Life Safety Technician and Lead Inspector with extensive experience installing, inspecting, servicing, and maintaining Siemens Desigo modular and compact fire alarm panels in complex commercial and high-rise environments. Proven expertise in inspection and testing of wet, dry, and pre-action sprinkler systems, portable fire extinguishers, and areas of refuge systems. Serves as Lead Foreman on large-scale construction projects, coordinating crews and contractors while ensuring life safety code compliance on high-rise mixed-use developments in downtown Austin, Texas.
Fire Alarm/Extinguisher Technician
Vanguard Fire Systems
07.2015 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with local AHJs for acceptance testing to finalize projects
- Obtained factory certification for expertise in Silent Knight, Farenhyt, and Siemens systems to enhance operational capabilities.
- Obtained OSHA 10 certification to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Fire Alarm/Extinguisher Technician
Safequip Safety & Fire Equipment
03.2012 - 07.2015
- Conducted thorough inspections and repairs of fire alarm systems and portable fire extinguishers, adhering strictly to NFPA 10 and 72 regulations.
- Conducted thorough testing of electrical systems to identify faults and performed necessary repairs on broken electrical equipment.
- Managed hands-on experience with multiple alarm panel types, focusing on Silent Knight IntelliKnight and Fire-Lite conventional and addressable models to enhance safety protocols.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
New England Colletge of Business
Boston, MASkills
- Attention to detail
- Client and vendor relations
- Problem-solving abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer service
Certification
Texas FAL
Texas FEL-B
Texas RME-I
TCEQ BPAT (in progress)
Timeline
Fire Alarm/Extinguisher/Sprinkler Technician
Siemens Industry, Inc.
05.2019 - Current
Fire Alarm/Extinguisher Technician
Vanguard Fire Systems
07.2015 - 05.2019
Fire Alarm/Extinguisher Technician
Safequip Safety & Fire Equipment
03.2012 - 07.2015
No Degree - Business Administration
New England Colletge of Business
Military Service
- Cryptologic Technician, E-6, United States Navy, Norfolk, Virginia July 2004 - July 2008
- Cryptologic Technician E-6, United States Navy Reserve, San Antonio, Texas October 2008 - April 2018