Justin George
Hermitage
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in fire protection systems. Recognized for strong leadership and effective communication skills, mentoring junior technicians to uphold safety standards and excellence in installation practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Fireline Sprinkler
Appleton, WI
02.2018 - Current
- Supervised installation and maintenance of fire sprinkler systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on proper techniques and safety protocols in fire protection.
- Coordinated project schedules and resource allocation to optimize workflow efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Conducted regular inspections of installed systems, identifying issues and recommending corrective actions promptly.
- Well versed in different kinds of fire protection systems. In my 19 years in the trade, I have installed fire protection systems in high rise buildings, airports, steel mills, coal plants, petro/gas plants, warehouses, military bases, commercial, and residential buildings. Have been a part of many special hazard projects.
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Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Continental Fire
Omaha, NE
11.2016 - 09.2017
- Work for this company was short term at a gas production facility.
- Started as a fitter and worked my way up as one of the several foreman within an 85 man crew.
- Safety was a priority within the plant and the general contractor of the site. From this job, it made me very conscious of the direction safety is headed.
- This job involved a lot of critical thinking and problem solving to get sprinkler piping into all types of different structures.
Sprinkler Fitter
Aven Fire Systems
New Castle, PA
02.2014 - 10.2016
- Worked in many Industrial plants with this company.
- Installed many different special hazard fire protection systems, ie; foam systems, agent systems, deluge systems.
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Fire Protection Provided By Mesa
Las Vegas, NV
06.2006 - 02.2014
- Developed training materials for team members, improving knowledge retention and skill development within the crew.
- Established a reputation for punctuality and reliability by consistently meeting deadlines within budget constraints.
- Ensured adherence to industry regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge on codes and standards for fire sprinkler installations.
- Developed as a well rounded sprinkler fitter through my apprenticeship in Las Vegas. Became a Foreman as soon as I was a journeyman. Became well versed in high rises, hotels, casinos, airports, schools, and military base.
- Learned how to navigate through tough inspection procedures due to AHJ implemented codes above that of our NFPA guidelines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Carbondale, IL06.2005
Skills
- Inspection procedures
- Pipe fitting
- System testing
- Safety regulations
- Fire sprinkler installation
- System inspection
- Problem-solving
- Leadership skills
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Decision-making
- Customer relations
- Stress tolerance
- Self motivation
Timeline
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Fireline Sprinkler
02.2018 - Current
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Continental Fire
11.2016 - 09.2017
Sprinkler Fitter
Aven Fire Systems
02.2014 - 10.2016
Fire Sprinkler Foreman
Fire Protection Provided By Mesa
06.2006 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale