Mark Tabak
Midlothian,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented fire sprinkler fitter with a proven track record in system installation, compliance inspections, and troubleshooting. Dedicated to ensuring safety and quality through effective teamwork and accurate documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
S.A.Comunale Fire Protection
Akron, Ohio
10.2025 - Current
- Installed fire sprinkler systems in commercial and residential buildings according to blueprints and specifications.
- Installed, tested and maintained fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA standards.
- Inspected existing fire sprinkler systems for compliance with NFPA standards.
- Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Assisted in troubleshooting sprinkler system issues during routine checks.
- Repaired existing fire sprinkler systems by replacing defective components, such as pipes, valves, nozzles, heads, and fittings.
- Tested newly installed fire sprinkler systems for proper operation and water flow.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Dismantled old or damaged fire protection equipment safely and disposed of it properly.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all types of fire suppression equipment including wet pipe systems, dry pipe systems, pre-action systems, deluge systems and foam and water misting systems.
- Followed blueprints to determine system specifications and requirements.
- Using blueprints, laid out scale drawings of pipe systems and supports.
- Assisted with the layout of new fire sprinkler systems using measuring instruments such as levels, plumb bobs, tape measures, squares.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Cut openings to accommodate pipe fittings during installation in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Installed supports from ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Filled pipes with water or air to check for leaks with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople during construction projects to ensure that all components are installed correctly.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues about project progress and any changes needed along the way.
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding their fire protection needs.
- Maintained records of installation and repair activities on job sites.
- Followed safety protocols when working with hazardous materials such as flammable liquids or pressurized gas lines.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and make adjustments to pipes.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Inspected work sites for potential hazards and compliance with safety standards for holes and damage.
- Inspected installed systems using hydrostatic testing or pressure gauges.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Attended training classes to stay up-to-date on latest industry standards and techniques.
- Researched alternative solutions to complex problems encountered during installation or repair work.
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Inspected worksites to determine the presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions, and crew errors.
- Inspected worksites to determine the presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions, and crew errors.
- Reviewed blueprints and building codes to determine details and procedures for work.
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
Education
Fire Sprinkler Apprenticeship Training - Fire Sprinklers
JATC Washtenaw College
4800 E. Huron Drive., Ann Arbor, Michigan 4810501-2014
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
21900 Centurion Way, Santa Clarita, Calif. 9135006-1996
Skills
- Fire sprinkler installation
- Fire sprinkler system design
- Compliance inspections
- System troubleshooting
- Fire protection standards
- System inspection
- Blueprint interpretation
- Quality assurance
- Fire pump sizing
- Fire alarm integration
- Equipment testing
- Installation maintenance
- Pipe installation
- Drainage systems
- Water distribution systems
- Grooved pipe assembly
- Material prepping
- Problem resolution
- Pipe threading
- Install piping
- Backflow prevention devices
- Drainage repair
- Equipment maintenance
- Quality control
- Quality assurance
- Safety compliance
- Safety management
- Safety protocols
- Code compliance
- Code compliance awareness
- Building codes
- Material inventory control
- Material prepping
- Time management
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking
- Problem resolution
- Systems testing
- Relationship building
- Customer relations
- Team collaboration
- Project coordination
- Verbal communication
- Adaptability
- On-the-job training
- Tool operation
- Manual dexterity proficiency
- Fixture installation
- Open drainage systems
- Tool operation
- Pipe threading
- Pipe cutting
- Adaptability
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pipe threading
- On-the-job training
- Task prioritization
Certification
- OSHA 10 Hour Outreach Training Program - Construction
Timeline
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
S.A.Comunale Fire Protection
10.2025 - Current
Fire Sprinkler Apprenticeship Training - Fire Sprinklers
JATC Washtenaw College
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School