Kristopher Smith
Ellettsville,IN
Summary
Hardworking and skilled Sprinkler Technician offering proven expertise in completing existing and new installations with high-quality work. Excellent technical, project management and decision-making abilities,as well as code knowledge (Inspection/ Testing) developed over 28 years of Fire Protection experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter
LOCAL 669 ROADSPRINKLERFITTERS
COLUMBIA, MD
09.1997 - Current
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to define work details and procedures.
- Assisted in designing piping layouts per engineers' specifications.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic tests to ensure compliance.
- Assembled and repaired fire protection systems, including sprinkler and standpipe systems.
- Filled pipes with water or air while monitoring pressure gauges for leak detection.
- Installed automated controls for effective regulation of pressure and volume.
- Coordinated with trades personnel during installation of sprinkler heads in shared spaces.
- Estimated time and material costs for project planning purposes.
- Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Semi Annual, Annual Inspections,
- Fire Pump Testing
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection Technology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA09.2003
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Relationship Building and Emotional Sensitivity
- Safety Protocols
- Documentation Skills
- Building Inspection
- Report Writing
- Customer Service
- System Repair
- Client Relations
- Effective Customer Communication
- Quality Production
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Air and Water Piping
- Equipment Testing
- Team Collaboration
- Blueprint Reading
- Pipefitting Experience
- Fire Protection Systems
- Safety Understanding
- Residential-Commercial-Industrial and Military Construction
- Layout Planning
- Hydraulics
- Knowledge of Local Codes NFPA 13 /25
- Water Pressure Assessment
- Good Mechanical Aptitude
- Blueprints and Specifications
- Heavy Lifting/ Rigging
- Inspection / Testing
- Trouble Shooting
Affiliations
- I love live music of all types and genres- concerts/ festivals
- I enjoy vacationing in outdoor locations- fishing/ fires/ family
- Cooking for family and friends
- Travel Softball Dad
Accomplishments
- Volunteer work around Indianapolis installing sprinkler systems
- Comet trained for organizing new tradesmen
- Organized a welding class with Local 440 for sprinklerfitters
Certification
- Indiana DL. - 0620094251
- OSHA 10 - 000154132 05/22/2003
- OSHA 30 - 600256475 04/11/08
- CCS Substance Abuse Program 142607
- American Society of Sanitary Engineering 32535 Backflow
- Dept. Environmental Management BF16-5601 Backflow
- Spears CPVC Installation Trained
- ECS Nitrogen System Trained
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter
LOCAL 669 ROADSPRINKLERFITTERS
09.1997 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Fire Protection Technology
Pennsylvania State University