Montana Strnad
Dallas,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented Fire Alarm Manager with 8 years in field, rolling out and maintaining tasks for assorted fire and emergency alert and lighting systems across lifecycle. Oversees planning, installation, oversight and inspections for 6 years networked alarm types, meeting applicable regulations and procedural guidelines. Conducts inspections of equipment to maintain safety thresholds for use. Identifies and addresses known troubleshooting issues. Proven skills in designing fire systems, programming alarm panels and recharging extinguishers. Provides multifaceted support for all fire suppression needs and maintains complete compliance with NFPA standards and local codes. Detail-oriented, organized and motivated to make positive impact on personnel and property protection.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Alarm Technician
Johnson control, JCI
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2019 - Current
- Working with fire alarm systems and troubleshooting shorts, grounds in the system
- Being able to work as a unit to figure out and solve difficult jobs
- Working with the simplex system and with a knowledge of devices
- Understanding the use of all emergency equipment
- Doing final evolutions with fire marshal's inspections to get a building up to code knowledge of fire alarm code
- Ability to program a fire alarm system from start to finish
- Knowledge of multiply systems that extends to Simplex,silent knight, Monaco, notifier-honeywell,Bae systems, and many more
Fire Alarm Engineer
IAP WorldWide Services, Ali Al
Salem
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Holding NICET III position in Ali Al Salem Air Force Base supervise the installation, service, and overall maintenance of all fire alarms on base am the Lead on all fire protection devices on the base and In charge of all 346 buildings on base (fire alarm) In Charge of ordering inventory and keeping track of all material and logistics
- Oversee all projects and timelines to get projects executed on time/before the deadline
- Strategic planning and analysis of blueprints and reports on site
- In charge of all inspections on base to keep accordance with NFPA 72 in charge of all fire extinguishers on base.
- I do monthly reports to the United States Air Force to keep everyone up to date on everything that is happening
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic
- Examined architectural drawings to ensure accuracy of measurements and specifications.
- Assessed proposed changes in existing buildings or structures for compliance with local codes and standards.
Electrician
Air Force
Yuba City, CA
09.2016 - 09.2022
- Assessed tested and operated wide variety of electrical components and systems
- Checked and troubleshot to volt equipment to identify and address concerns
- Connected wires to circuit breakers and transformers
- Performed electrical utility services for industrial-based and new building projects
- Troubleshoot electrical control circuits using any multimeter equipment
- Coordinated with outside contractors to gain access to high-voltage equipment
- Set up and operated machines and adjust controls to regulate operations
- Maintained accurate records and provided analysis of data
- Maintained inventory of electrical equipment, lights, and ballasts
- Troubleshoot and repair process critical equipment
- Participated in, technical and safety training programs
- Followed National Electrical Code state and local building regulations
- Pulled electrical wire and cable in conduit using manual and power equipment
- Read prints, wiring diagrams, ladder diagrams, and schematic drawings
- Followed and implemented standard Lock Out Tag Out policies and procedures
- Installed, maintained, and repaired low voltage( fixtures, wiring, and equipment
Vineyard Assistant
vache vineyards
Napa, CA
08.2013 - 08.2015
- In charge of handling inventory checks and part of management to buy parts if necessary
- Assisted with loading and unloading machinery and equipment
- Monitored the orchard's health by checking trees for disease and pruning
- Used hand tools, ladders, and other equipment to complete assigned tasks efficiently
- Loaded and unloaded freight utilizing material handling equipment
- Handled heavy equipment (forklift, JLG, etc) to move heavy parts and products, I have my license for these as well
Education
B.A - Electrical Engineering
University of Oklahoma
Current
Skills
- NEC
- Electrical Experience
- Heavy equipment operation
- Fire alarm
- Blueprint Reading,CAD, AutoCAD
- Military Experience
- Commercial construction (4 years)
- Microsoft Excel (3 years), Microsoft Office (3 years), Management (4 years), Microsoft Outlook (4 years)
- Microsoft Project
- OSHA
- Project Leadership
- NICET
- Schematic Reading
- AutoCAD Proficiency
- Fire Safety Regulations
- Hazard Analysis
- Code Compliance
- Building Inspection
- Site Planning and Design
- Schematic Design
- Architectural Design
Certification
CPR September 2020 to Present Forklift Certification
Additional Information
- Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Secret Clearance, OSHA 10 Okbfaa commercial fire alarm February 2022 to Present Commercial fire alarm systems Top Secret Clearance Fire Alarm License Alarm Installer License
Timeline
Fire Alarm Engineer
IAP WorldWide Services, Ali Al
09.2022 - 02.2024
Fire Alarm Technician
Johnson control, JCI
08.2019 - Current
Electrician
Air Force
09.2016 - 09.2022
Vineyard Assistant
vache vineyards
08.2013 - 08.2015
B.A - Electrical Engineering
University of Oklahoma
CPR September 2020 to Present Forklift Certification
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