Trevor Flores
Newport Beach,CA
Summary
Fire Alarm Designer with 35 years of extensive experience in engineering, designing, sales, project management, producing plans, and construction administration within the fire alarm life safety industry. Experienced and knowledgeable about code requirements across diverse city jurisdictions, including commercial, government, healthcare, and educational facilities.
(Colleges, K-12 schools.)
Knowledge and understanding of the current editions of NFPA 72, the California Fire Code, and the current DSA Guidelines.
Skilled in creating detailed fire alarm system designs, plans, and shop drawings using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and BIM/Revit operating programs.
Recognized for producing high-quality plans for submittals.
Experience with meeting plan checkers, DSA plan reviewers, to get plans through for approvals.
Project support to architects, contractors, and project inspectors on all fire alarm projects.
Experience with designing systems and product knowledge from different manufacturers.
Notifier, Simplex, Edwards, Gamewell/FCI, Silent Knight, DMP, Fire-Lite, Bosch, Potter Electric.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Life Safety Systems Designer
FBA Engineering
Costa Mesa, CA
01.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with clients to review project requirements and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Participated in weekly team meetings with supervisor to discuss progress on current projects.
- Conducted site visits to verify building layout and identify potential installation issues.
- Performed on-site inspections of existing fire alarm systems for upgrades or replacements.
- Provided technical assistance when troubleshooting problems with existing fire alarms.
- Created as-built drawings for installed fire alarm systems following completion of installation.
- Generated CAD drawings, material lists, and wiring diagrams to support design plans.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documents related to fire alarm system design projects.
- Provided technical support to contractors performing installations of new or upgraded fire alarms.
- Developed detailed fire alarm system designs for commercial and residential projects.
- Documented any changes made during the course of a project in accordance with company policies.
- Advised architects, builders and construction personnel on fire prevention equipment and techniques, code considerations and standards interpretation and compliance.
- Consulted with architects, owners, and tenants to advise on applicable codes and plan appropriate corrections.
- Reviewed proposed building plans to check conformance with local fire codes.
- Recommended options such as improved materials and equipment upgrades to help organizations protect people and property from hazards.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Developed and maintained project plans, timelines, and budgets.
- Maintained records of all documents related to each project including specifications, change orders, invoices.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current with industry trends and technologies.
- Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule.
Electrical Designer
OMB Engineering
Irvine, CA
12.2014 - 01.2017
- Designed power distribution systems for industrial facilities.
- Reviewed project specifications to determine requirements for electrical designs.
- Performed calculations to ensure that all components meet required load capacities.
- Drafted plans for installation of wiring systems in new buildings.
System Sales-Project Management
5 Alarm Fire
Orange, CA
05.2012 - 10.2014
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Education
Diploma - Autocad Electrical-Mechanical Design
Balin Institute of Technology
Anaheim, CA08-1990
Skills
- Fire alarm design
- CAD software
- Blueprint analysis
- Site inspections
- Technical troubleshooting
- Regulatory compliance
- Project management
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Technical documentation
- Vendor relationships
- Computer literate
- Multi-tasking
- Design implementation
- CAD drafting
- Project presentations
- CAD design
- Title 24
- Layout design
- Construction coordination
Certification
- NICET Level 1
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire Life Safety Systems Designer
FBA Engineering
01.2017 - Current
Electrical Designer
OMB Engineering
12.2014 - 01.2017
System Sales-Project Management
5 Alarm Fire
05.2012 - 10.2014
Diploma - Autocad Electrical-Mechanical Design
Balin Institute of Technology
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