Juan Miguel Ortiz
San Pedro
Summary
Detail-oriented Fire/Life Safety Technician with expertise in installation, testing, and troubleshooting alarm systems. Skilled in collaborating with diverse trades and leading teams on complex projects, ensuring safety compliance and operational efficiency. Background includes maintenance and hands-on tool experience, complemented by years in the landscaping industry.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire/Life & Safety technician
University of Souther California
Los Angeles
07.2024 - Current
- Tested, serviced, repaired, and maintained functionality of fire/life and safety systems to ensure compliance and safety standards.
- Troubleshot issues including ground fault, open circuit, and other alarm panel errors to restore system functionality.
- Assisted with installation and maintenance of sprinkler systems, applying basic knowledge to support operational readiness.
- Drive company vehicles to over 250 buildings around two campuses.
- Work with other trades to complete jobs. Escort vendors to complete jobs.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools to complete tasks effectively.
Logistics Technician
America's Styrenics, LLC
Torrance
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Prioritized safety by writing job safety analyses (JSA) to identify and mitigate risks.
- Loaded/unloaded finished products, inspected rail cars for DOT compliance, handled raw hazardous materials, performed daily maintenance checks, operated rail car mover, and troubleshot product lines in collaboration with internal/external teams.
- Utilized power and air tools, along with pipe wrenches, for various mechanical tasks.
Lead Fire Alarm Installer
Pyro Comm Systems Inc.
Huntington Beach
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Emphasized safety protocols in all tasks to ensure a secure work environment.
- Installed metal conduit, pulled electric copper wire, coax and data cable wire, and installed fire alarm devices, relays, AC relays, fan shutdown relays, tamper and water flow relays to ensure effective fire alarm system functionality.
- Utilized voltmeter and various hand/power tools for precise installation of fire protection devices.
Repairman/Inspector
Union Tank Car Company
Rancho Dominguez
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Focus on Safety as #1 priority.
- Inspect and repair railcars.
- Replaced and repaired railcar parts to maintain operational efficiency.
- Performed welding tasks on various metal structures to enhance durability and safety.
- Managed hazardous chemicals and materials following safety protocols to minimize risk.
- Loaded and unloaded valves on railcars.
Education
Class of 2008 -
Phineas Banning High School
Wilmington, CA01-2008
Skills
- Fire alarm systems
- Sprinkler system maintenance
- Electrical wiring
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Equipment inspection
- Safety compliance
- Hazardous materials handling
- Job safety analysis
- Lockout procedures
- Fall protection
- Electrical safety
- Confined space entry
- Permit-to-work systems
- Safety regulations
- Safety training
- First aid administration
- Safe lifting techniques
- Power tool operation
- Welding
- Project coordination
- Team Leadership
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Strong Communication
- Detail-Oriented
Certification
Osha 30
Timeline
Fire/Life & Safety technician
University of Souther California
07.2024 - Current
Logistics Technician
America's Styrenics, LLC
04.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Fire Alarm Installer
Pyro Comm Systems Inc.
02.2021 - 04.2021
Repairman/Inspector
Union Tank Car Company
04.2017 - 02.2019
Class of 2008 -
Phineas Banning High School