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James Holzinger

Whitehall ,PA

Summary

Fire Sprinkler Senior Inspector, Trainer, and Manager with an extensive inspection and service background. Knowledgeable with NFPA 25, 20, 17, 14, 13, 13R, 13D and 72. Over nineteen years of experience. Excellent customer service skills. Represents company with a friendly, professional demeanor. Dependable. Loyal. Hard working. Self motivated. Team-oriented worker. Performs work in an efficient and organized manner. I've transitioned into management after years in the field and have been successful in that role, exceeding expectations and budget numbers. The first 18 months in my role revenue increased by over 30 percent compared to the preceding 18 months.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager Sprinkler Service, Inspection, & Testing

Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection
04.2022 - Current
  • Establish team priorities, maintain schedules and monitor performance.
  • Interact with employees and customers in response to their concerns and questions.
  • Supervise, train, and motivate staff.
  • Provide technical advice, support, and coaching to staff.
  • Conduct staff meetings, safety inspections, and monthly feedback meetings with technicians.
  • Monitor job profitability, productivity, and accuracy.
  • Manage tools, supplies, and inventory.
  • Fill in for schedulers and technicians when needed
  • Ensure compliance with company safety procedures.
  • Conduct on-site quality control inspections.
  • Administer and oversee compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Conduct staff reviews and manage attendance records
  • Implement programs, plans, and processes to meet division goals, revenue, and profitability.

Fire Sprinkler Trainer - Training & Development

Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection
10.2020 - 04.2022

- Create detailed testing and maintenance procedures

- Author PowerPoint presentations

- Run training meetings

- Work with new technicians teaching them inspections, troubleshooting, maintenance, NFPA codes, and testing procedures

- Assess technicians. identify weaknesses and strong suits and create programs to cater to their personal needs

- Help technicians to achieve Nicet certifications

- Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals

- Assist in the development of training videos

- Mentor new technicians with onsite hands on instruction

Senior Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection
08.2004 - 10.2020

-Performs weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi annual, annual, 3 year, and 5 year inspections per NFPA 25, which includes but is not limited to testing fire pumps, foam systems, wet systems, dry systems, pre action systems, deluge systems, antifreeze systems, MIC chemical injection systems, MICBLAST nitrogen systems, fire hydrants, standpipes, and backflow preventers.
-Services, performs complex troubleshooting, repair, install, and retrofit fire sprinkler systems and associated equipment
-Works independently, trains technicians, gives technicians technical advice, and maintain a good working relationship with customers
-Service large accounts. Hospitals, Colleges, School Districts, Power Plants, Campuses etc.
-Completes necessary reports and estimate repair parts, labor, and cost.

Education

Degree in Progress - Management

DeSales University
Center Valley, PA

Leadership Learning & Development Certificate

Northampton Community College
Bethlehem, PA
01.2024

Effective Leadership Development Certificate

Leadership Management International, Inc.
Bethlehem, PA
09.2022

High School Diploma -

Bethlehem Catholic High School
Bethlehem, PA
06.1996

Skills

  • Fire sprinkler system inspection/testing/repair/troubleshooting
  • Fire pump systems testing & maintenance
  • Safety training
  • Sprinkler system installations
  • Fire equipment knowledge
  • Fire extinguisher knowledge & usage
  • Fire Alarm Panel knowledge
  • NFPA code knowledge
  • Joint Commission requirement knowledge
  • Clean driving record
  • Strong typing/computer skills
  • PowerPoint
  • Sprinkler training
  • Microsoft Office
  • Sedona operating system
  • Project Management
  • Outlook
  • Business Management
  • Lift Truck Trainer

Certification

-Nicet Level III - Inspection & Testing of Water-Based Systems

-Delaware & Maryland Certified Fire Sprinkler Inspector

-ASSE Certified in Backflow Prevention testing, repairing, and surveying

-Spears, Victaulic, and Blazemaster trained in CPVC installation

-Three time Ansul and Tyco factory trained Foam System inspection, testing, and maintenance

-Confined Space trained

-MEWP (lift) trained

-General Air Compressors factory trained

-Viking & Victaulic factory trained

-Chubb School for fire pumps & warehouse occupancies

-Former Safety Committee member

-Passed Nicet Level I Water-Based Systems Layout (did not have enough design experience to receive certification at the time 2006)

-Formerly certified NEWWA Backflow Certified (let lapse due to receiving ASSE cert)

-Federal clearances through GSA

-Up to date on Covid vaccinations and boosters

Timeline

Manager Sprinkler Service, Inspection, & Testing

Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection
04.2022 - Current

Fire Sprinkler Trainer - Training & Development

Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection
10.2020 - 04.2022

Senior Fire Sprinkler Inspector

Kistler O'Brien Fire Protection
08.2004 - 10.2020

Degree in Progress - Management

DeSales University

Leadership Learning & Development Certificate

Northampton Community College

Effective Leadership Development Certificate

Leadership Management International, Inc.

High School Diploma -

Bethlehem Catholic High School
James Holzinger