Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Major Accomplishments
References
Affiliations
Languages
References
Timeline
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Roland Barlow

Nampa,USA

Summary

Experienced supervisor and individual contributor with strong interpersonal skills. NICET 1 certified in Fire Alarm. Highly experienced in building maintenance, operations, and managing of contractors/projects.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fire Systems Technician

St. Luke’s Health System
Boise, ID
09.2021 - Current
  • Performed maintenance and testing on fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems spanning over 2 million sq ft of Hospital and medical office building space
  • Ensured the continuous maintenance and updates of in-house life safety and Joint Commission documentation
  • Developed and managed inspection device maps through the utilization of Bentley View software.
  • Oversaw the hiring process, scheduling, and management of contractors responsible for installing, testing, and inspecting fire alarm and fire sprinkler systems.
  • Maintained and documented life safety systems in the downtown campus.
  • Performed diagnostics and testing to locate root causes and resolve issues for optimal performance.

Plant operations Mechanic

St. Luke’s Health System
Boise, ID
06.2013 - 09.2021
  • Managed and serviced 2 million sq ft of surgical clean rooms, medical offices, and retail space.
  • Ensured optimal functioning of heating and cooling system by performing routine maintenance on HVAC systems, controls, boilers, and chillers
  • Evaluated vendor pricing to determine potential budget enhancements.

Optical technician/Department Lead

Deschutes Optical
Bosie, ID
09.2009 - 06.2013
  • Managed production of prescription lenses in accordance with industry standards and doctor's prescriptions
  • Managed maintenance and repair tasks for diverse laboratory equipment such as edgers, lensometers, generators, and cylinder machines
  • Managed inventory of optical supplies for efficient workflow.

Low Voltage Electrical Technician

NW Network Communications
Vancouver, WA
03.2005 - 09.2009
  • Experienced in the installation, servicing, and inspection of fire and life safety systems
  • Performed installations of voice and data networks, ensuring compliance with FCC networking standards.
  • Conducted detailed systems analysis by troubleshooting and conducting necessary tests.

Education

Associate of Science - Business and Network Management

Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID
05-2007

High School Diploma - General Education

Brush Prairie High School
Vancouver, WA
06-2001

Skills

  • Strong leadership skills
  • Dependable
  • Customer service minded
  • Punctual
  • Team oriented
  • Fast learner
  • Trustworthy
  • Professional

Certification

  • NICET 1 Fire Alarm
  • FEMA ICS100 Certified
  • Firestop 101 certified
  • FEMA ICS200 Certified
  • Cole Ind. Beginner Boiler Certified
  • 10-hour OSHA card
  • Additional training: OSHA #7115 lockout/Tagout, Energy efficiency for air cooled refrigeration systems, Commercial/ Industrial Adjustable speed Drives, Commercial/Industrial Motor Efficiency, GE Healthcare Lighting Certified

Major Accomplishments

  • Learned the programming of Honeywell FS90 Panels so that the fire alarm system can continue to be updated and maintained
  • Redesigned and updated our fire extinguisher program including placement and documentation
  • Developed and implemented a training program for newly hired mechanics

References

BoiseDeschutes
  • Kefford Peterson, Peterson Orthodontics, Business / Office Manager, (208) 941-6638, petersonorthodontics@gmail.com
  • Richard Besendorfer, St Als health system, Manager of Engineering, (208) 205-1642, richard.besendorfer@saintalphonsus.org
  • Devin King, Edward Jones, Financial Adviser, (208) 515-6951, deven.king@edwardjones.com

Affiliations

  • Family man
  • Avid dirt bike rider
  • Big game and bird hunter

Languages

German
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Fire Systems Technician

St. Luke’s Health System
09.2021 - Current

Plant operations Mechanic

St. Luke’s Health System
06.2013 - 09.2021

Optical technician/Department Lead

Deschutes Optical
09.2009 - 06.2013

Low Voltage Electrical Technician

NW Network Communications
03.2005 - 09.2009

Associate of Science - Business and Network Management

Brigham Young University - Idaho

High School Diploma - General Education

Brush Prairie High School
  • NICET 1 Fire Alarm
  • FEMA ICS100 Certified
  • Firestop 101 certified
  • FEMA ICS200 Certified
  • Cole Ind. Beginner Boiler Certified
  • 10-hour OSHA card
  • Additional training: OSHA #7115 lockout/Tagout, Energy efficiency for air cooled refrigeration systems, Commercial/ Industrial Adjustable speed Drives, Commercial/Industrial Motor Efficiency, GE Healthcare Lighting Certified
Roland Barlow