Phil Nollau
Valencia,CA
Summary
- California State License: #178017
- Nevada State fire alarm/protective signaling systems registration #16284
- Alarm Company Employee Reg # ACE554472
- NICET III: #137129
- FCC Radio Telephone Operator License with Radar Endorsement: PG00062186
- OSHA 30: 26-607270869
- Safety Training: Boom, slab, and rough terrain scissor lift
- LAFD Regulation 4: #R4302 (Complex fire alarm/supervising station/automatic closing assemblies)
- Siemens Systems: XLS/Cerberus PRO Modular System Design & Programming, MXL/Voice Programming
- Xtralis Vesda System Design: Aspirating detection systems
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Technician/Trainer
Universal Electronic Alarms, Inc.
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Fire Life Safety & Intrusion systems:
- Installed, serviced, performed troubleshooting, and maintained fire alarm, suppression, and detection systems in compliance with NFPA codes and local regulations.
- Project Closure: Oversaw the final stages of projects, ensuring all inspections, documentation, and system handovers were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Apprentice Training & Mentorship: Provided hands-on training and technical guidance to apprentices, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill development.
- Customer Relations: Served as a primary point of contact for clients, addressing concerns, explaining system functions, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Compliance & Documentation:
- Completed reports, testing documentation, and compliance records as required for project closeout.
- System Testing & Commissioning:
- Conducted functional tests, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring systems meet performance standards before project sign-off.
- Collaboration & Teamwork:Work closely with project managers, engineers, and other trades to coordinate efficient workflow and meet project deadlines.
Senior Project Manager/Senior Technician
Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2024
- Oversee the design, installation, and programming of fire alarm and aspirating smoke detection systems
- Manage project timelines, resources, and personnel to ensure successful project completion
- Perform site surveys, create estimates, and prepare detailed technical reports and proposals
- Conduct system operation training for clients, ensuring optimal system performance and compliance with industry standards
- Maintain and service complex fire detection systems for high-profile clients, including AT&T, Raytheon, Northrup Grumman, and the Department of Defense
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and conduct weekly safety meetings
- Provide technical support and mentoring to entry-level technicians and installers
Project Manager
Fire Detection Inc.
06.2014 - 04.2019
- Designed fire alarm and aspirating smoke detection systems to meet job specifications
- Built and programmed fire alarm control panels (voice and network systems)
- Supervised installers, coordinated inspections, and managed central station accounts
- Oversaw projects from start to finish, including site surveys, estimates, and permit submissions
- Specialized in fire alarm system replacements in telecommunication buildings, data centers, clean rooms, and critical environments
- Performed technical cutovers for pre-action and fan control systems, and conducted system operation training for building owners and engineers
Service Technician / Foreman
Fire Detection Inc.
04.2009 - 06.2014
- Installed, programmed, tested, and maintained complex fire detection systems for high-profile clients (e.g., AT&T, Raytheon, NASA)
- Managed fire alarm retrofit projects and provided service calls for various fire alarm and low voltage systems
- Ensured full knowledge of complex fire detection systems and integration into building life safety functions
- Worked closely with fire sprinkler and suppression contractors, specializing in pre-action systems
Service Technician / Project Foreman / Systems Integrator
Glendale Fire Systems Inc.
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Managed company website
- Managed installation, testing, and final inspections of addressable fire alarm and other low voltage systems
- Performed service calls and annual tests for fire alarm and central station signaling systems
Project Foreman
Glendale Fire Systems Inc.
03.2006 - 04.2008
- Oversaw rough and finish installation, testing, and final inspections of fire alarm and low voltage systems
- Managed installation of phone, cable, entry systems, card access, CCTV, and security systems
Skills
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Fire Life Safety
- Management of Installers
- Management of Testers
- Management of Technicians
- Fire Alarm Control Panels
- Central Station Account Management
- UL Inspections
- Job Scheduling
- Progress Meetings
- Site Surveys
- Estimating
- Consulting
- Plan Review
- Project Management
- Telecommunication Buildings
- Data Centers
- Clean Rooms
- Military Installations
- Fire Alarm System Replacement
- Technical Cutover Processes
- System Training
- Technical Support
- Fire Alarm System Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Repair
- Project Coordination
- Technical Reporting
- Documentation
- Team Leadership
- Mentoring
- Customer Service
- Electrical Control Systems
- Conduit Bending
- Safety Training
- OSHA Compliance
- Boom Lift Operation
- Scissor Lift Operation
Skills And Experience
- Highly experienced in all low-voltage systems
- Comprehensive knowledge in all aspects of fire life safety
- Effective management of installers, testers, and technicians
- Proficient in building and programming fire alarm control panels (voice, network, and mass notification systems)
- Central station account management and UL inspections
- Expertise in creating job schedules, conducting progress meetings, performing site surveys, estimating, consulting, and plan review
- Extensive project management experience from inception to completion
- Specialized in telecommunication buildings, data centers, clean rooms, and military installations
- Skilled in fire alarm system replacement projects in buildings with critical equipment
- Coordination and execution of technical cutover processes for pre-action and suppression systems, computer room air handler shutdowns, and EPO systems for retrofit projects
- Conducting system training and providing technical support
Strong Points
- Effective leadership and training capabilities
- Excellent communication and multitasking skills
- Highly efficient and comfortable with conduit bending in any situation
- Experienced in operating boom and scissor lifts
- Performs well under pressure and handles diverse job assignments
- Conducts weekly safety meetings and maintains a safe, professional workplace attitude
- Computer Proficiency
Hobbies and Interests
- Fatherhood
- Fitness
- Cooking
- Mechanic Work
Profile
California State License, #142203, NICET III, #137129, FCC Radio Telephone Operator License with Radar Endorsement, PG00062186, OSHA 30, 26-607270869, LAFD Regulation 4, #R4302, Boom, slab, and rough terrain scissor lift, Siemens Systems: XLS/Cerberus PRO Modular System Design & Programming, MXL/Voice Programming, Xtralis Vesda System Design: Aspirating detection systems
Timeline
Lead Technician/Trainer
Universal Electronic Alarms, Inc.
10.2024 - 02.2025
Senior Project Manager/Senior Technician
Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions Inc.
04.2019 - 10.2024
Project Manager
Fire Detection Inc.
06.2014 - 04.2019
Service Technician / Foreman
Fire Detection Inc.
04.2009 - 06.2014
Service Technician / Project Foreman / Systems Integrator
Glendale Fire Systems Inc.
04.2008 - 04.2009
Project Foreman
Glendale Fire Systems Inc.
03.2006 - 04.2008
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