Randall 'Randy' Smith
Tujunga,CA
Summary
Beginning in 1994, I have worked for Simplex/Simplex Grinnell/Tyco/Johnson Controls Fire Alarm Division in many facets.
Since 2001, I've been in the role of Lead Foreman capacity, running jobs and crews from start to finish in the Venture, Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. I have built up an amazing reputation amongst the Inspectors, G.C's, Building Engineers and fellow tradesmen over the years.
Dependable Fire Alarm Subject Matter Expert with 20+ years of safeguarding lives and structures through meticulous installation and monitoring of safety systems.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Alarm Technician Foreman
Johnson Controls
5770 Warland Drive, Cypress CA. 90630
02.1994 - 12.2022
- 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.
- Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions and concerns regarding systems.
- Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Installed and tested fire detection and suppression systems.
- Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers.
- Integrated equipment installations with on-site network infrastructure, incorporating existing fire and life safety systems.
- Identified and reported fire code non-conformance issues to senior personnel and safety inspectors.
- Educated customers on preventive care and regular maintenance to prevent system malfunctions.
- Authorized reports detailing work order completions, logged malfunctions and other activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Muir High School
Pasadena, CA06.1984
Skills
- Handheld Devices
- Heavy Lifting
- Panel Termination
- Training Junior Team Members
- Equipment Testing
- Customer Satisfaction
- Customer Support
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Effective Customer Communication
- Blueprint Reading
- Installations and Repairs
- Low-Voltage Systems
- Smoke Control Systems
- Network Configuration
- Visual Signals
- Nurse Call Systems
- Customer Relations
- Product Specifications
- Onsite Visits
- Project Requirements
- Technical Drawings
- Telephone Support
- Project Deadlines
- Basic Tools
- Field Device Terminations
- Power Saws
- System Troubleshooting
- Commercial Projects
- Equipment Programming and Calibrating
- Installation and Servicing
Timeline
Fire Alarm Technician Foreman
Johnson Controls
02.1994 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
John Muir High School