Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Technical Qualifications
Leadership Qualifications
Microsoft CET Candidate Qualifications
Timeline
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Tyler Fessler

Waukee,IA

Summary

Safety-focused technician with hands-on experience installing, inspecting, maintaining,

troubleshooting, and repairing commercial life-safety systems. Skilled in following detailed

procedures, interpreting blueprints, operating tools and material-handling equipment, and

performing work in accordance with OSHA practices and NFPA standards. Brings more than four

years of operations leadership experience, including employee training, resource coordination,

inventory control, issue resolution, and maintaining operational standards in fast-paced

environments. A dependable, adaptable, and motivated learner prepared to support critical

mechanical and electrical infrastructure in a mission-critical environment.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Elite Fire Sprinkler Systems
Des Moines, Iowa
07.2023 - Current

• Assist with the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of commercial fire protection

systems that support life-safety operations.

• Follow established work procedures, safety requirements, and job-site protocols when

performing installation and maintenance activities.

• Apply working knowledge of NFPA 13, 20, and 25 requirements to support compliant

installation, inspection, and maintenance work.

• Read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints to determine system layouts,

equipment placement, material requirements, pipe installation sequences, and potential

obstructions.

• Support preventive maintenance and troubleshooting activities by helping identify equipment

deficiencies, damaged components, and system issues.

• Assist with emergency pipe repairs and system restoration activities to reduce downtime and

return equipment to operational condition.

• Use hand tools, power tools, pipe-threading equipment, aerial lifts, and forklifts to complete

work safely and efficiently.

• Follow OSHA-compliant work practices while handling tools, operating equipment, working at

height, and performing tasks in potentially hazardous environments.

• Coordinate with supervisors, contractors, and project team members to sequence work and

complete assigned activities safely.

• Prepare job sites by organizing tools, equipment, and materials to improve efficiency and

maintain orderly work areas.

• Assist with the fabrication and preparation of fire sprinkler piping using threading machines

and related equipment.

• Participate in technical and safety training to expand knowledge of fire protection systems,

codes, and job-site procedures.

• Communicate equipment needs, work status, safety concerns, and job-site conditions to team

members and supervisors.

Coach, Operations Supervisor

Walmart
Grimes, Iowa
10.2018 - 06.2023
  • Led daily operations for large teams while maintaining established safety, quality, service, and performance standards.
  • Trained and coached employees on standard operating procedures, workplace expectations, safety practices, and operational requirements.
  • Coordinated staffing, schedules, daily assignments, and resource allocation to maintain operational continuity during changing workloads.
  • Delegated work, established priorities, and monitored execution to ensure daily responsibilities were completed accurately and on time.
  • Analyzed sales, inventory, financial, and operational information to identify trends, address issues, and support informed decisions.
  • Maintained accountability for inventory, supplies, equipment, and other operational assets.
  • Completed opening, closing, and shift-change responsibilities to maintain consistent operating standards.
  • Responded to urgent operational concerns and resolved issues calmly and professionally under pressure.
  • Facilitated team meetings to communicate goals, operational updates, procedural changes, and employee feedback.
  • Developed training materials and conducted onboarding sessions to improve employee knowledge and readiness.
  • Collaborated with management and other departments to improve efficiency, employee engagement, and operational performance.
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided hiring input based on staffing and operational needs.
  • Implemented quality-control measures to maintain company standards and identify areas requiring corrective action.

Education

Perry High School
Perry, IA

Skills

  • Safety Culture and Compliance
  • Critical Infrastructure Support
  • Mechanical Systems Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Equipment Troubleshooting and Repair
  • OSHA Standards and Safe Work Practices
  • NFPA 13, 20, and 25 Knowledge
  • Blueprint and Drawing Interpretation
  • Hand and Power Tool Operation
  • Forklift and Aerial Lift Operation
  • Emergency Repair Support
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Root Cause Problem Solving
  • Inventory and Asset Management
  • Team Coordination and Communication
  • Training and Employee Development

Certification

  • Ariel lift certified
  • Forklift certified
  • Fire protection systems and code training
  • OSHA complaint job-site safety practices

Technical Qualifications

  • Commercial life-safety system installation and maintenance
  • Mechanical equipment installation, repair, and troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance support
  • Fire sprinkler system components and piping
  • Blueprint and construction drawing interpretation
  • Hand and power tool proficiency
  • Pipe-threading and fabrication equipment
  • Forklift and aerial lift operation
  • OSHA-compliant safety practices
  • NFPA 13, 20, and 25 working knowledge
  • Equipment and material inspection
  • Emergency repair and restoration support
  • Inventory control and material organization
  • Commercial life-safety system installation and maintenance
  • Mechanical equipment installation, repair, and troubleshooting
  • Preventive maintenance support
  • Fire sprinkler system components and piping
  • Blueprint and construction drawing interpretation
  • Hand and power tool proficiency
  • Pipe-threading and fabrication equipment
  • Forklift and aerial lift operation
  • OSHA-compliant safety practices
  • NFPA 13, 20, and 25 working knowledge
  • Equipment and material inspection
  • Emergency repair and restoration support
  • Inventory control and material organization
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Operational documentation and reporting
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Operational documentation and reporting

Leadership Qualifications

  • Team leadership and daily work coordination
  • Employee training, coaching, and mentoring
  • Staffing and schedule management
  • Task prioritization and delegation
  • Operational issue resolution
  • Quality and performance monitoring
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Hiring, interviewing, and onboarding
  • Professional communication under pressure
  • Continuous process improvement

Microsoft CET Candidate Qualifications

  • Experience supporting commercial fire protection and life-safety infrastructure
  • Strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance, and procedural discipline
  • Hands-on mechanical aptitude with installation, maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting experience
  • Familiarity with preventive maintenance activities and identifying equipment deficiencies
  • Comfortable reading blueprints and determining equipment, material, and installation requirements
  • Experience responding to urgent equipment and operational issues
  • Proven leadership background in training, coaching, scheduling, and coordinating teams
  • Able to work effectively in industrial, construction, and fast-paced operational environments
  • Quick learner who can follow detailed procedures and develop knowledge of complex systems

Timeline

Fire Sprinkler Apprentice

Elite Fire Sprinkler Systems
07.2023 - Current

Coach, Operations Supervisor

Walmart
10.2018 - 06.2023

Perry High School
Tyler Fessler