Jovan Mcfarquhar
AFEC Guardian Fire Protection
Dover,De
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
To obtain a position in a healthy work environment that offers a challenge, as well as opportunity for growth at my own merits Reliable Fire Alarm Technician skilled in reading blueprints and instructions to fully understand project scope. Hardworking employee identifies system issues and resolves problems. Smart and determined with highly developed decision-making skills.
Work History
Fire Alarm Inspector
2 Years 7 Months- Conducted annual and semiannual alarm maintenance inspections (familiar with device functions as per NFPA standards, conducted s service calls across a variety of systems to trouble shoot.
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Responded to emergency maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
- Fully installed fire alarms and various security devices.
- Located fire code violations and recommended actions to bring properties into compliance.
- Prepared recommendations to eliminate potential fire and safety hazards at establishments.
- Conducted fire exit drills to monitor and evaluate evacuation procedures.
Fire Alarm Installation and Service Technician
8 Years 1 Month- Supervised fire alarm installation which included but not limited to reading and understanding blue prints/riser diagrams/device data sheets/vendor specifications
- Designing cable routes, supervising other installers dividing work and communicating among other contractors and property managers as needed to complete projects effectively
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
- Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions and concerns regarding systems.
- Identified and reported fire code non-conformance issues to senior personnel and safety inspectors.
- Performed annual inspections on fire and security alarm systems.
- Integrated fire alarm installations with on-site access control infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems.
- Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
- Maintained NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology) Level 2 Fire Alarm Certification.
- Administered on-call responses for emergency service assignments, adhering to prescribed response timeframes.
- Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
- Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
Electricians Apprentice
3 Years 2 Months- Pulling cables, conduit installations, installing boxes, termination, splices, installing fixtures, outlets etc.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
Education
No Degree
Certifications
Electrical Installation
HS Diploma - General Studies
Skills
Experienced with (Edwards EST
FIRELITE
NOTIFIER
SIEMENS.) ETC
Ability to interpret and apply blueprints/schematics and device specifications.
Good listening
verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work safely and remain aware of hazards OSHA 30 acquired
Nicet 2 & S98 certified
In office training for Quolsys iQ
Handheld Devices
Customer Support
Heavy Lifting
Access Control Systems
Smoke Control Systems
Verbal and Written Communication
Emergency Call Response
Panel Termination
Blueprint Reading
Training Junior Team Members
Video Surveillance Systems
Code Compliance
System Troubleshooting
Security Alarms
Field Device Terminations
OSHA Standards and Codes
Commercial Projects
Technical Drawings
Complex Problem-Solving
Restoration Projects
Certification
- Nicet 2 Fire alarm installation and service
- AES technical radio communication training
- Certified programmer
Timeline
Fire Alarm Installation and Service Technician
AFEC Guardian Fire Protection
10.2016 - 11.2024Read More
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Sheepshead Bay Highschool
HS Diploma from General Studies
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Berk Trade And Business School
Electrical Installation
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Siemens
Certifications
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Notifier College
No Degree
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