Joseph O. Escalona II
San Marcos ,TX
Summary
Hardworking and highly skilled sprinkler fitter offering proven expertise in completing wet and dry installations with high-quality work. Efficiently cut and fabricate pieces to finalize designs. Excellent technical, project management and decision-making abilities developed over 10 years of fire protection experience.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Sprinkler Technician
Firetrol Protection System Services
01 2022 - Current
- Trained newly hired employees by explaining company procedures, job duties and performance expectations.
- Adhered to safety protocols to minimize equipment damage and avoid injuries.
- Assessed materials, parts and products for conformance with quality control requirements and production specifications.
- Inspected and repaired products to meet project expectations.
- Reviewed drawings and blueprints to determine appropriate level of inspection required.
- Conferred with scientific, engineering and technical personnel to resolve design, research and testing problems.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining performance, quality and defect rates.
- Tested and approved newly installed fire protection systems.
- Located hazardous conditions and fire code violations in new and existing constructions.
- Conducted thorough reviews and acceptance tests of available sprinkler systems, and suppression systems at Tesla Gigga Factory.
- Completed multiple fire prevention safety training.
- Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
- Inspected completed work to assess quality and identify skill gaps.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Optimized performance of fire sprinkler systems through proper installation, repair, and replacement of components.
- Enhanced safety by installing and maintaining fire sprinkler systems in various commercial and residential properties.
Sprinkler Fitter/Level 8 Apprentice
Shambaugh and Son LLP
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
- Adhered to installation plan to perform accurate work in line with design standards.
- Cut, bent, and threaded pipes and joining pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, and plastic solvents.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
Dock Worker
Little Bay Lobster
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Sorted cargo for accurate shipment to target locations, preventing unnecessary delays and promoting productivity.
- Palletized boxes to streamline movement and shipment.
- Operated forklifts, pallet jacks and semi-trucks as part of cargo transfer operations.
- Maintained smooth dock operations in deadline-driven environments.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo to and from ships and transferred freight to docks, warehouses or shipping vehicles.
- Packaged outgoing material for shipment by sealing cardboard boxes with tape and shrink-wrapping packages.
- Used forklifts and associated equipment to transport items between trucks, storage and sales floor.
Foreman/Sprinkler Fitter
Firetron
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Viewed and checked job equipment to determine maintenance requirements.
- Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
- Monitored job site parts and equipment.
- Complied with federal and company regulations to maintain high level of job site safety.
- Managed sites by focusing on safety, operations and productivity.
- Estimated time, employee expenses and material costs for projects.
- Prepared and planned worksites to help jobs run smoothly.
- Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
- Managed employee training for maximum performance and safety.
- Read and interpreted specifications, diagrams and blueprints for job.
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
- Balanced inventory to support budget and project goals.
- Recorded job supplies, parts, equipment and employee hours.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Completed sprinkler system installations for new construction and remodeling projects.
- Performed tests and calibrated fire suppression systems.
- Evaluated complete system installation for accuracy and quality of work.
Sprinkler Fitter/Helper
Koetter Fire Protection
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Board holes into existing structures to install piping to meet new system specifications.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Cut and hammered pipes to meet design specifications for individual system installations.
- Performed emergency on-call work hours during evening, weekends and some holidays.
Fire Extinguisher/Alarm Technician
Safequip Safety & Fire Equipment
10.2015 - 04.2016
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm systems, ensuring that they functioned correctly.
- Performed regular inspections to ensure alarm systems and equipment worked according to specifications.
- Installed, tested and repaired fire alarm and control systems for commercial and residential projects.
- Installed fire alarm panels and devices and programmed equipment.
- Remained familiar with common equipment software installations such as Silent Knight, Firelite, Honeywell Vista and Altronix Fire.
- Instructed customers on device's proper use and maintenance.
- Maintained fire extinguishers and other fire equipment in multiple stations.
- Inspected equipment such as grill hoods, ducts and exhaust fans to identify and remove hazards such as grease, lint and dust.
- Inspected and tested 2.5lbs, 5lbs, and 10lbs class A, B, and C. Along with CO2, H2O, purple k.
Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice
Firetrol Protection System Services
11.2014 - 10.2015
- Observed safe work rules, including fall protection and PPE.
- Cut, bent, and threaded pipes and joining pipes using screws, bolts, fittings, solder, and plastic solvents.
- Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Bored holes into existing structures to install piping to meet new system specifications.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Carefully inspected worksites to determine presence of any obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors.
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Firetrol Protection Systems
11 2014 - Current
Education
High School Diploma -
Schulenburg High School
Schulenburg, TX05.2011
Skills
- Material prepping
- Drainage systems repair
- Equipment testing
- Hydraulics
- Knowledgeable of applicable local codes
- Leadership
- Team management
- Experience with hand tools; hammer, pipe wrench, hacksaw, wrench, tape measure, chalk line, pliers, file, channellocks, speed square, and adjustable wrench
- Experienced with power tools; drills, impact, bandsaw, jackhammer, rotary hammer, table saw, skill saw, and grinder
- OSHA 30 training
- CPR certified
- Physical agility
- Safety oversight
- Able to lift 100 pounds
- Project management
- Valid Texas driver's license
- Valid United States passport
- General laborer
- Empowering leadership
- Blueprint knowledge
- Construction knowledge
- Leadership
- Team building
- Organization
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Self-Motivated
- Planning and Coordination
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Sprinkler Fitter/Level 8 Apprentice
Shambaugh and Son LLP
10.2020 - 10.2021
Dock Worker
Little Bay Lobster
06.2020 - 09.2020
Foreman/Sprinkler Fitter
Firetron
04.2018 - 06.2020
Sprinkler Fitter/Helper
Koetter Fire Protection
08.2016 - 03.2017
Fire Extinguisher/Alarm Technician
Safequip Safety & Fire Equipment
10.2015 - 04.2016
Sprinkler Fitter Apprentice
Firetrol Protection System Services
11.2014 - 10.2015
Fire Sprinkler Technician
Firetrol Protection System Services
01 2022 - Current
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Firetrol Protection Systems
11 2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Schulenburg High School