ZACHARY TAYLOR
Dracut,MA
Summary
I am an experienced control systems technician wanting to contribute to team success through hard work, creativity, attention to detail and excellent workmanship. I am enthusiastic and motivated to think outside the box. I love to learn, grow and excel in industries I am thoroughly interested in. My current objective is to obtain a position where I may further develop more skills as well as advance into a career in selling technology to consumers while offering technical support and repair services.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Alarm System Technician
Pine Ridge Technologies
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Installed and upgraded life safety equipment in government and industrial buildings
- Tested and maintained life safety systems already in place
- Performed life safety system and equipment inspections to ensure alarm systems are being maintained according to state and local city life safety code
- Completed detailed inspection reports, documenting any issues found during testing for submittal to the customer
- Responded to emergency service calls to silence and reset a vast assortment of different life safety equipment panels
- Helped coordinate, train, and oversee activities of life safety system technician crews with apprentices.
Fire Alarm System Technician
Hampshire Fire Protection
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair
- Communicated effectively with customers, answering questions and concerns regarding emergency control systems
- Demonstrated features and functionality of alarm systems to customers
- Educated customers on preventive care and regular maintenance to prevent system malfunctions
- Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities
- Installed, tested, and serviced fire alarm panels and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
Fire Alarm System Technician Trainee
Ellis Fire Suppression
01.2021 - 02.2022
- Installed fire alarm panels and other control equipment for fire alarm systems with the guidance of foreman or journeyman's building prints and electrical layouts
- Installed wiring to connect system components complying with all applicable safety standards and with customer's concerns or preferences in mind
- Showed customers how to use fire alarm systems, discuss any questions or concerns and ensure customers are fully satisfied with the service they receive
- Inspected and tested systems to ensure all components are performing well and comply with safety requirements
- Identified and repaired malfunctions in system components or wiring, including ordering and installing replacement parts as necessary.
First Year Electrical Apprentice
Crowe & Sons Electric
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Helped repair light fixtures, switches and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations
- Aided in the installation of electrical components by splicing and connecting wires
- Helped check compatibility and safety of newly installed and existing fire alarm systems and launched inspections and tests to confirm functionality
- Adhered to NEC and IBC when installing or repairing electrical systems
- Used various measuring and testing instruments to complete electrical installations or repairs
- Worked under supervision of journeyman electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge
- Prepared and cleaned work areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Greater Lowell Technical High School
Tyngsboro, Massachusetts06.2020
Skills
- Understands Wiring Diagrams
- Knowledge of Materials
- Good Time Management
- CAT-5 Wiring
- FPLP Wiring
- Romex Wiring
- MC Cable Wiring
- EMT Pipe Install
- PVC Pipe Install
- Troubleshooting Skills
- Equipment Testing
- Written & Verbal Communication
Certification
- Massachusetts Systems Technician License, 6/2023
- City of Boston F-1 Fire Protection License, 10/2023
- Manchester, New Hampshire Listed Agent, 1/2022
- Massachusetts Fire Equipment Certification of Competency, 6/2021
- Kidde Clean Agent Systems Certification of Completion, 1/2022
- OSHA Ten-Hour Construction Safety and Health, 10/2018
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout - 4/6/2020
- Order of the Arrow Vigil Honor Member - 9/12/2019
- Order of the Arrow Founder's Award - 3/20/2022
Affiliations
- Boy Scouts of America
- National Honor Society of Scouting (Order of the Arrow)
- National Technical Honor Society
- National Honor Society
Hobbies and Interests
For hobbies I currently modify and experiment with computers. One of my main goals is to be able to service and troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment to help reuse existing hardware and software in order to save customers time and money. Alternatively, I'd like to help refurbish old electronic equipment so that their parts may be recycled and reused in the future.
Timeline
Fire Alarm System Technician
Pine Ridge Technologies
03.2023 - 01.2024
Fire Alarm System Technician
Hampshire Fire Protection
02.2022 - 03.2023
Fire Alarm System Technician Trainee
Ellis Fire Suppression
01.2021 - 02.2022
First Year Electrical Apprentice
Crowe & Sons Electric
09.2019 - 12.2020
- Massachusetts Systems Technician License, 6/2023
- City of Boston F-1 Fire Protection License, 10/2023
- Manchester, New Hampshire Listed Agent, 1/2022
- Massachusetts Fire Equipment Certification of Competency, 6/2021
- Kidde Clean Agent Systems Certification of Completion, 1/2022
- OSHA Ten-Hour Construction Safety and Health, 10/2018
High School Diploma -
Greater Lowell Technical High School
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