Richard E. Ruffin
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Efficient Fire Alarm Inspector with knowledge of safe work practices and various fire alarm system equipment. Adept at performing periodic inspections and ensuring all equipment and controls are operating properly and are in good condition. Over 2 years of experience in the inspection, testing,of fire alarms and 8 years of installation experience. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Alarm Installation Service Technician /Inspector
Recoreelectric Life Safety System
Gastonia, NC
09.2021 - Current
- Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
- Offered online and voice-based support responses to customers' operational queries, providing remote ticket resolution or dispatching technicians as necessary.
- Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
- Tested all newly installed fire alarms.
- Read and understood product manuals and blueprints.
- Fully installed fire alarms and various security devices.
- Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
Fire Alarm Technician/Network Technician
Outsource Staffing
Charlotte, NC
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Installed cabling, wireless routers and telephone systems for data communications networks.
- Completed new connects, reconnects, disconnects and service changes for residential and commercial customers.
- Tested cables using tools such as volt-OHM meters, spectrum analyzers and signal level meters.
- Assembled communication equipment such as wiring, switching equipment and power apparatus.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Set up networks and computers for business and residential customers.
- Diagnosed and resolved complex integrated customer issues for implementation, add-on, maintenance and support of voice, data, VoIP and CTI applications.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications ahead of time to fully understand all key details of job.
- Identified problematic components and wiring issues and applied troubleshooting techniques.
- Trained newly hired technicians on proper installation of low voltage wiring systems.
- Worked according to applicable fire and electrical codes for customer safety.
- Installed and serviced various security, fire alarm and closed circuit TV systems for both residential and business clientele.
- Mounted panels for motion detectors, keypads and controls.
- Analyzed circuits and collected OHM readings to assess safety or functionality.
Low Voltage Cable Technician
KCI Wireless
Charlotte, NC
01.2011 - 07.2014
- Identified problematic components and wiring issues and applied troubleshooting techniques.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications ahead of time to fully understand all key details of job.
- Analyzed circuits and collected OHM readings to assess safety or functionality.
- Mounted panels for motion detectors, keypads and controls.
- Successfully managed multiple projects and several work teams on consistent basis.
- Installed and serviced various security, fire alarm and closed circuit TV systems for both residential and business clientele.
- Worked according to applicable fire and electrical codes for customer safety.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Charlotte, NC11.2024
Skills
- Equipment testing
- Installation and repairs
- Specification and schematics assessments
- Security and burglar alarms
- Fire alarm systems
- Written and verbal communication
- Low-voltage Systems
- CCTV
- Smoke control systems
- First Aid/CPR
- Building Information Systems (BIM)
- Dependable and Responsible
- Panel Terminations
- System Troubleshooting
- Security / Fire Alarm Systems
- Fire alarm response
- Installation and repair
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Fire Alarm Installation Service Technician /Inspector
Recoreelectric Life Safety System
09.2021 - Current
Fire Alarm Technician/Network Technician
Outsource Staffing
08.2016 - 09.2021
Low Voltage Cable Technician
KCI Wireless
01.2011 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
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