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Matthew Davis

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Dependable Fire Alarm Technician with 5 years of safeguarding lives and structures through meticulous installation and monitoring of safety systems. Versed particularly in Kidde, Siemens, Cerberus and Simplex fire alarm systems. Equally comfortable integrating cutting-edge alarm systems or maintaining legacy hardware to promote optimal safety standards.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Alarm Technician

Pacific Architects And Engineers
Arlington, VA
11.2021 - Current
  • Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
  • Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
  • Installed and tested fire detection and suppression systems.
  • Performed monthly and annual inspections on fire and security alarm systems.
  • Performed monthly and annual testing and maintenance as well as special projects on 15 different systems at the South Pole station

Fire Alarm Technician

Colorado Electrical Systems
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2018 - 11.2021
  • Responded to maintenance calls and troubleshot devices.
  • Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
  • Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
  • Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
  • Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
  • Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
  • Was in charge of installing and testing systems for 5 major projects as well as several smaller jobs with this company

SATCOM Technician

United States Army Reserves
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2012 - 08.2019
  • Stayed up-to-date on changes in [Industry] technology to offer customers updated equipment and provide accurate and thorough operation demonstration.
  • Troubleshot and diagnosed issues in order to determine appropriate repair procedures.


Education

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Performance

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO

Skills

  • Network Configuration
  • Creative Solutions
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Equipment Testing
  • Installation and Servicing
  • Installations and Repairs
  • Basic Tools
  • Project Deadlines

Certification

Fire Alarm NICET II - testing for FA NICET III and Special Hazards NICET I when I return to the US.

Timeline

Fire Alarm Technician

Pacific Architects And Engineers
11.2021 - Current

Fire Alarm Technician

Colorado Electrical Systems
11.2018 - 11.2021

SATCOM Technician

United States Army Reserves
10.2012 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Performance

University of Northern Colorado

Fire Alarm NICET II - testing for FA NICET III and Special Hazards NICET I when I return to the US.

Matthew Davis