Jeremy Harvey
Piedmont,SC
Summary
Reliable team member with strong communication skills and ability to adjust work for various environments. Handles modifications, requests and feedback from colleagues, clients and vendors in efficient manner, understanding needs of all parties involved. Flexible in adapting work style to fit different projects and juggling multiple assignments within tight deadlines. Proficient in using computer-aided design (CAD) equipment. Prepares sketches and detailed permit and installation/construction drawings to illustrate concepts and designs. Effectively collaborates with clients, building owners, general contractors, and project managers to gain AHJ approvals.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Designer
Impact Fire Services, LLC
05.2022 - Current
- Used AutoCAD and HydraCAD programs to create fire protection systems (fire sprinkler, fire alarm) shop drawings for approvals by local, regional, and state Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
- Reviewed project specifications for fire protection and life safety systems requirements.
- Liaised with general contractors to verify correct installation of designed fire protection and life safety systems.
- Assisted in conducting fire and life safety code review analyses, informing business leadership of discovered risks and deficits needing remediation.
- Provided design plans, sketches, and diagrams for proposed fire protection systems in new construction and for retrofitting.
- Conducted code research on fire and life safety systems for local Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
- Educated owners and clients about optimal equipment to best protect personnel and property from fire.
- Developed fire protection plans and systems for residential, institutional, industrial, and commercial buildings.
- Consulted with clients to discuss project requirements and determine optimal fire protection plans.
- Completed in-depth fire protection systems inspections to assess safety and code compliance.
- Worked with building owner's and/or their representative(s) to review code concerns and make adequate corrective actions.
- Serviced fire suppression systems to maintain occupant and structural safety.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Layout Technician (Designer)
Harvey and Associates, Inc.
07.2007 - 05.2022
- Used AutoCAD and HydraCAD programs to create fire protection systems (fire sprinkler, fire alarm) shop drawings for approvals by local, regional, and state Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
- Reviewed project specifications for fire protection and life safety systems requirements.
- Liaised with general contractors to verify correct installation of designed fire protection and life safety systems.
- Assisted in conducting fire and life safety code review analyses, informing business leadership of discovered risks and deficits needing remediation.
- Provided design plans, sketches, and diagrams for proposed fire protection systems in new construction and for retrofitting.
- Developed fire protection plans and systems for residential, institutional, industrial, and commercial buildings.
- Consulted with clients to discuss project requirements and determine optimal fire protection plans.
- Completed in-depth fire protection systems inspections to assess safety and code compliance.
- Worked with building owner's and/or their representative(s) to review code concerns and make adequate corrective actions.
- Repaired and replaced defective fire protection equipment, devices, and miscellaneous ancillary components on sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems.
- Serviced fire suppression systems to maintain occupant and structural safety.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Achieved and maintained NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies) Water-based Systems Layout Level II Certification.
- Achieved a passing score on NICET Water-based Layout Level III - Part 1 exam.
Field Technician
Harvey and Associates, Inc.
05.1999 - 07.2007
- Troubleshot, diagnosed, and repaired problems with fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems.
- Completed preventive maintenance on fire and life safety systems equipment to enhance and maintain quality.
- Made both scheduled and emergency service calls, troubleshot systems' equipment malfunctions, and completed basic repairs to keep life safety systems fully functional.
- Demonstrated to clients proper methods for operating and maintaining equipment post-installation.
- Performed inspections and testing of fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems, documenting non-compliance issues.
- Identified documentable fire code violations and concerns on new construction projects as well as existing structures.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials/equipment/devices required.
- Fabricated piping (fire sprinkler) and assembled components in line with plans and design specifications for fire sprinkler/alarm/life safety systems.
- Tested all newly installed fire alarm systems, and the fire sprinkler system components that mesh with the system.
- Performed annual inspections on fire alarm systems and fire sprinkler/suppression systems.
- Sustained ongoing expertise in fire and safety codes and standards, confirming compliance of installed systems.
- Communicated effectively with clients, answering questions and concerns regarding system deficiencies.
- Achieved and maintained NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology) Inspection and Testing of Water-based Systems Level I Certification.
- Achieved and maintained NICET Inspection and Testing of Water-based Systems Level II Certification.
- Achieved and maintained NICET Water-based Systems Layout Level I Certification.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
Simpsonville, SCNo Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SCNo Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SCSkills
- Fire Alarm Systems
- AutoCAD proficiency
- Building codes compliance
- Hydraulic calculations
- Hazard analysis
- Construction document preparation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management abilities
- Effective Communication
- Project Management
- Task Prioritization
- Professionalism
Affiliations
- NFPA
- AFSA
- SCFSA
Certification
- National Institute for Engineering Technologies, Inspection and Testing of Water-based Systems, Level II
- National Institute for Engineering Technologies, Water-based Systems Layout, Level II
Timeline
Designer
Impact Fire Services, LLC
05.2022 - Current
Layout Technician (Designer)
Harvey and Associates, Inc.
07.2007 - 05.2022
Field Technician
Harvey and Associates, Inc.
05.1999 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Hillcrest High School
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering
Clemson University
No Degree - Mechanical Engineering Technology
Greenville Technical College
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