Nicholas Wesch
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Dedicated fire safety professional with a strong background in inspecting and maintaining fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance with stringent safety regulations and standards. Recognized for a team-oriented, results-driven approach and adaptability to dynamic environments. Expertise in system diagnostics and preventive maintenance demonstrates a commitment to reliability and efficiency. Eager to advance a career in fire prevention while leveraging extensive knowledge of codes and regulations to enhance public safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Alarm Inspector and Service Technician
Johnson Controls
06.2021 - Current
- Optimized building safety by installing, maintaining and repairing fire alarm systems
- Inspected fire alarm systems to CAN/ULC-S536-13&19 standards of multiple manufactures
- Left customers with attractive results by skillfully correcting fire alarm deficiencies and service needs
- Inspected special hazard clean agent suppression systems to NFPA 2001
- Completed inspections by ensuring all initiating, indicating and auxiliary devices work as designed and to building sequence of operation
- Train new hires to ensure they are up to the industry standard and to educate them on codes and requirements
- Conducted comprehensive inspections of fire alarm systems to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Diagnosed and resolved technical issues in fire alarm systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
Fire Alarm Technician
Meridian Fire Protection
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Helping customers resolve fire alarm troubles and help educate to understand their fire alarm system better
- Conducted routine inspections and testing of fire alarm systems to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Diagnosed and repaired system malfunctions, enhancing reliability and performance of fire protection equipment.
- Managed project timelines and resources for multiple installations, ensuring timely completion of services.
- Performed troubleshooting on fire alarm systems, completing on-site repairs or transporting malfunctioning equipment to off-site lab for repair.
- Streamlined processes by creating detailed documentation of all work performed on fire alarm systems.
- Maintained CFAA (Canadian Fire Alarm Association) Fire Alarm Certification.
Journeyman Electrician
Canem Systems
11.2012 - 10.2018
- Installing new fire alarm systems in a new construction and retrofit environments
- Installed, repaired, and maintained electrical systems according to industry standards and local codes.
- Collaborated with project managers to ensure timely completion of electrical installations on various projects.
- Diagnosed electrical faults using advanced testing equipment and implemented effective solutions to minimize downtime.
- Trained and mentored junior electricians in best practices for safety and efficiency on job sites.
- Developed detailed wiring schematics and blueprints for complex electrical systems to enhance project execution accuracy.
Education
Certification - CFAA Certification
Durham College, School of Justice & Emergency Services
Oshawa, Ontario11.2020
Certification - Journeyman Electrician
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Edmonton, Alberta06.2017
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
Edmonton, AB06-2008
Skills
- Analytical thinking skills
- Preventive maintenance expertise
- Strong verbal communication
- Motivated self-learner
- Fire alarm installation
- Preventive maintenance proficiency
- Continuous learning attitude
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Investigation skills
- Team collaboration mindset
- Alarm panel programming
- Fire alarm troubleshooting
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
WHMIS
First Aid
H2S
CSTS
Aerial Platform
Confided Space
Sapphire/FM200
High Pressure C02
Inergen
CFAA
Timeline
Fire Alarm Inspector and Service Technician
Johnson Controls
06.2021 - Current
Fire Alarm Technician
Meridian Fire Protection
07.2019 - 06.2021
Journeyman Electrician
Canem Systems
11.2012 - 10.2018
Certification - Journeyman Electrician
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Certification - CFAA Certification
Durham College, School of Justice & Emergency Services
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph High School
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