Omar Flores
Lubbock,TX
Summary
Accomplished Fire Alarm Technician with expertise in fire alarm installation and system troubleshooting at Firetrol Protection System Services for 10+ years. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving expertise, leading diverse projects and developed team skills. Proficient in NFPA codes and effective customer service, ensuring optimal system functionality and safety compliance. Accomplished certifications in a variety of systems including mass notification, nurse call and CCTV. Gained exceptional experience installing systems at schools for retrofits, hospitals, residential, distribution centers, plant operations, government facilities and restaurants. Configured, programmed, and tested complex fire alarm systems and low voltage control panels for multiple commercial projects.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Alarm Technician
Firetrol Protection System Services
Lubbock, TX
06.2015 - Current
- Installed fire alarm panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, and mass notification.
- Tested smoke detectors, pull stations, and alarm circuits using industry-standard diagnostic equipment.
- Troubleshot wiring, device faults, and panel issues to restore system functionality.
- Repaired or replaced defective fire alarm components following code and manufacturer specifications.
- Lead field technician for diverse projects, provided direct technical oversight, leadership and mentorship with supervision for technicians and helpers
Education
High School Diploma -
Slaton High School
Slaton, TX05.2014
Skills
- Smoke control systems
- System troubleshooting
- EST 4
- EST 3
- FIREWORKS
- Potter
- Notifier
- FireLite
- Valcom
- Tektone
- Silent Knight
- KIDDE-VM
- Mass Notification
- Emergency lighting systems
- Fire alarm installation
- Access control systems
- Security and burglar
- Fire alarm programming
- Installation and repairs
- Panel terminations
- Low-voltage systems
- Heavy lifting
- Written and verbal communication
- Professional communication
- OSHA 30
- OSHA 10
- Voltage Meter
- Ground Fault Detection
- Short Detection
- Specification and schematics assessments
- Blueprint reading
- Field device terminations
- Schematic reading
- NFPA
- Alarm testing
- Equipment programming and calibrating
- National fire protection association codes
- Fire alarm networking
- Voice evacuation systems
- Effective customer communication
- Alarm installations and servicing
- Control panel operation
- System repair
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Team building
- First aid certified
- Computer literacy
- Software diagnostics
- Adaptability
- Inventory management
- Project management
- Vehicle operation
Certification
EST 4
EST 3
FIREWORKS
Potter
Valcom
Tektone
American Dynamics
KIDDE-VM
Timeline
Fire Alarm Technician
Firetrol Protection System Services
06.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Slaton High School