Nigel McElroy
Modesto
Summary
Dynamic Fire Sprinkler Fitter with extensive experience at Walschon Fire Protection, specializing in system layout design and equipment maintenance. Proven ability to ensure building code compliance while effectively communicating project progress. Skilled in custom fabrication and problem-solving, consistently delivering high-quality installations and repairs in line with NFPA standards.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
Pribuss Engineering
South San Francisco
12.2022 - Current
- Ensured adherence to all applicable building codes related to the installation of fire suppression equipment.
- Maintained records of installation and repair activities on job sites.
- Attended training classes to stay up-to-date on latest industry standards and techniques.
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
Walschon Fire Protection
Pleasanton
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Ensured adherence to all applicable building codes related to the installation of fire suppression equipment.
- Maintained records of installation and repair activities on job sites.
- Attended training classes to stay up-to-date on latest industry standards and techniques.
- Assisted with the layout of new fire sprinkler systems using measuring instruments such as levels, plumb bobs, tape measures, squares.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on all types of fire suppression equipment including wet pipe systems, dry pipe systems, pre-action systems, deluge systems and foam and water misting systems.
- Fabricated custom parts from drawings or verbal instructions for use in fire sprinkler system installations.
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
GEO Robinson Fire Protection
12.2014 - 12.2017
- Assisted with the layout of new fire sprinkler systems using measuring instruments such as levels, plumb bobs, tape measures, squares.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues about project progress and any changes needed along the way.
- Repaired existing fire sprinkler systems by replacing defective components, such as pipes, valves, nozzles, heads, and fittings.
- Installed, tested and maintained fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fire Protection
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA05-2003
Hayward High School
Hayward, CASkills
- Fire system installation
- Equipment maintenance
- Building code compliance
- System layout design
- Fire system testing
- Custom fabrication
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Safety compliance
- Drainage repair
- Valve repair
- Maintain records
- Installation and maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
Pribuss Engineering
12.2022 - Current
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
Walschon Fire Protection
01.2018 - 05.2022
Fire Sprinkler Fitter
GEO Robinson Fire Protection
12.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Fire Protection
College of San Mateo
Hayward High School
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