ay 2019 to present)
Sprinkler/Fire Alarm Manager/Sprinkler Fitter – K & D Pratt – Dartmouth/Antigonish, Nova Scotia
- Manage all operations of the sprinkler and fire alarm division.
- Estimate/quote all work within the division including: sprinkler and fire alarm installations,
repairs, tenant fit ups, inspections and service.
- Conduct all sales related work for the division.
- Responsible for conducting safety meetings, toolbox talks with employees and ensuring safe work practices within the division.
- Responsible for monitoring division’s financials to maximize profit margins.
- Motivate employees toward common goals within the division.
- Quality assessment of all work conducted within the division.
- Build relationships with new and existing customers.
(Sept 2013 to May 2019)
Sprinkler Fitter/ Fire Alarm Technician - Troy Life and Fire Ltd - Dartmouth Nova Scotia.
- Installations, inspections, testing, service and repairs of: wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems as well as many types of foam and gas systems.
- Fire alarm inspections, testing, service and repairs.
- Installations, inspections and repairs of marine fire protection systems.
- Flow testing, service and repairs of fire pumps and fire hydrants.
- Backflow prevention testing of main incoming fire lines and domestic water lines.
- Estimate sprinkler projects and repairs.
- Participate in emergency on – call rotation schedule.
(May 2010 – Sept 2013)
Sprinkler Project Manager /Sales/Estimating - OFS Fire Prevention - Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
- Sprinkler project management, estimating/sales of: sprinkler systems, fire pumps, fire doors, and dry chemical paint booth systems (installations, service and inspections).
- Develop business relationships with customers, local fire inspectors, insurance representatives, suppliers and general contractors.
- Active with local construction and fire prevention associations.
- Technical support for sprinkler fitters and technicians.
(August 2008-May 2010)
Sprinkler Fitter/ Fire Alarm Technician - J.D. Collins Fire Protection - Vaughan, Ontario, Canada.
- Inspections, testing, service, installation and repairs of: wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems.
- Flow testing, service, and repairs of fire pumps and fire hydrants.
- Fire alarm testing/inspections, service and repairs.
(May 2005-August 2008)
Sprinkler Fitter/ Fire Alarm Technician - Onyx-Fire Protection - Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- Installations, inspections, testing, service, and repairs of: wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems.
- Flow testing, service, and repairs of fire pumps and fire hydrants.
- Inspections, testing and repairs of backflow preventers.
- Fire alarm testing, service and repairs.
- Estimate sprinkler deficiency repairs.
(October 1998 – May 2005)
Sprinkler Fitter/Project Management/Fire Alarm Technician - Simplex – Grinnell - Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Sprinkler project management – overseeing sprinkler retrofitting of Terminal 2 – Greater Airport Authority, Mississauga, Ontario (2-year project).
- Installations, inspections, testing, service and repairs of: wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems as well as many different types of gas and foam systems.
- Flow testing, service and repairs of fire pumps and fire hydrants.
- Generate sales/quotations for deficiency repairs of existing sprinkler and standpipe systems.
- Fire alarm testing/inspections, service and repairs.
- Participate in emergency on – call rotation schedule.
(September 1995 – October 1998)
Sprinkler / Fire Alarm Technician - Robertson Fire Equipment - Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.
- Assisted with the start-up of a new sprinkler division.
- Installations, inspections, service and testing of: wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems.
- Inspections, service and testing of fire alarm systems and door entry systems.
- Installations, testing, service and repairs of fire pumps and fire hydrants.
- Participate in emergency on – call rotation schedule.
- Received manufacturer training on Mircom Fire Alarm panels.
(September 1994 – September 1995)
Sprinkler/ Fire Alarm Technician - Edwards - Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.
- Inspections, service, testing and repairs of: wet, dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems.
- Inspections, testing and repairs of fire alarms systems.
- Received manufacturer training on all Edwards fire alarm panels
