Chris Hatch

Experienced Fire Sprinkler Foreman and Sprinkler Fitter with extensive background in commercial and residential fire protection installations. Proficient in reading blueprints, laying out work, coordinating crews, and installing wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge fire sprinkler systems. Skilled in CPVC and steel piping, including measuring, cutting, threading, and grooving using power machines and threading equipment.

Strong working knowledge of NFPA standards, job-site safety procedures, and inspection requirements. Experienced in new construction, retrofit, and service work environments while maintaining productivity, quality workmanship, and project schedules.

Fire Sprinkler Foreman at Shambaugh & Son Fire Protection (2025-08 – Present)

• Supervise installation crews on commercial and residential fire sprinkler projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints to plan daily work activities and assign tasks.
• Assembled and secured CPVC and steel piping using hangers, seismic bracing, and supports to maintain proper spacing and stability.
• Coordinate material staging and ensure crews have required tools and supplies.
• Oversee installation of piping, hangers, branch lines, mains, and sprinkler heads.
• Communicate with contractors and inspectors to maintain project timelines and compliance.

Fire Sprinkler Foreman at Delta Fire Protection (2025-03 – 2025-08)

• Manage team members and job-site productivity on active projects.
• Conducted inspections and coordinated with inspectors to ensure installations met NFPA standards and local fire and building codes.
• Installed wet and dry fire sprinkler systems in commercial and residential buildings.
• Performed layout, measurements, and installation according to prints and specifications.
• Maintained quality standards and ensured code-compliant installations.

Fire Sprinkler Installer at Certified Fire Protection (2022-10 – 2024-12)

• Fire suppression systems are installed in commercial and residential structures.
• Read and interpreted construction drawings and schematics.
• Operated power threaders, grooving machines, and cutting tools to fabricate and assemble pipe, fittings, and system components.
• Installed, modified, and serviced wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge fire sprinkler systems in commercial, residential, and warehouse environments.
• Measured, cut, threaded, and grooved piping and assembled sprinkler components.
• Ensured installations met NFPA and local building code requirements.

Sprinkler Fitter Foreman at AAA Fire / TST Fire (2020 – 2022)

During sprinkler system installations and coordinated daily work activities.

• Oversaw pipe installation, hanger placement, and system configuration.
• Interpreted construction drawings and blueprints to lay out branch lines, mains, hanger locations, and sprinkler head placement to ensure proper system coverage.
• Installed CPVC and steel piping systems, including measuring, fitting, and assembling piping components according to project specifications.
• Assisted with inspections and corrected deficiencies prior to approval.
• Maintained safe work practices and job-site compliance.

Manufacturing Lead at Bio Fire Manufacturing (2015 – 2020)

• Supervised production operations and maintained workflow efficiency.
• Coordinated team assignments and ensured quality control standards.
• Handled equipment operation and material handling safely.

High school diploma – Hillcrest High School (2001-01 – 2004-06)