James Jarrell
Grand Bay,AL
Summary
Seasoned inspector with over five years of experience in dynamic and demanding environments, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety and efficiency. Proven expertise in firefighting, inspections, and pipe fitting, consistently delivering exceptional results through meticulous attention to detail and proactive problem-solving. Recognized for thriving under pressure while maintaining high standards of quality and compliance. Dedicated to enhancing operational effectiveness and ensuring the highest levels of safety in all projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Inspector/service Technician
The Hiller companies
02.2025 - Current
Responsibility’s including inspection‘s, Testing and service of all Fire protection systems
Inspections/service Supervisor
VSC Fire & Security
06.2023 - 01.2025
Manages all daily operations of all field personnel including select office staff.
Inspector/service Tech
VSC Fire & Security/Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Inspector
03.2020 - 06.2023
Responsibilities include inspection and testing of all fire protection systems.
Fire Chief
Grand Bay Fire Rescue Department
05.2020 - 06.2022
Responsible for all daily operations and to over see the entire department.
Chemical Operator
Heniff transports
09.2015 - 10.2020
Asst.Fire Chief
Grand Bay Fire District
04.2019 - 05.2020
Fire Captain
Grand Bay Fire District
01.2017 - 04.2019
Firefighter
Grand Bay Fire District
04.2015 - 01.2017
Education
High School Diploma -
Alma Bryant High School
Irvington, AL05.2015
Skills
- Professional firefighter includes firefighter 1
- Have welding skills
- Have pipe fitting skills
- I'm a hard worker
- A fast learner
- Experience in Hydraulic maintenance and repair chemical operations
- I have two years of experience working around rail cars with Heniff transportations
- I have two years of leadership training and experience with my past and current jobs
- Fire sprinkler, fire pump, fire alarm, Fire extinguisher experience
- NICET level II Inspection and testing of water based systems
- NICET level III pending passing of exam pilot test
- Back flow tester certified
- Fire pump certified
- Clean driving record
- Safety awareness
- Training and mentoring
- Inspection reporting
- Quality control
- Blueprint reading
- Team building
- Ethics and integrity
- Project management
- Industry standards
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Oversaw operations covering Inspections and service departments
Certification
NICET Level II Inspection and testing of water based systems
Timeline
Inspector/service Technician
The Hiller companies
02.2025 - Current
Inspections/service Supervisor
VSC Fire & Security
06.2023 - 01.2025
Fire Chief
Grand Bay Fire Rescue Department
05.2020 - 06.2022
Inspector/service Tech
VSC Fire & Security/Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Inspector
03.2020 - 06.2023
Asst.Fire Chief
Grand Bay Fire District
04.2019 - 05.2020
Fire Captain
Grand Bay Fire District
01.2017 - 04.2019
Chemical Operator
Heniff transports
09.2015 - 10.2020
Firefighter
Grand Bay Fire District
04.2015 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Alma Bryant High School