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Keith Walton

Benton

Summary

Skilled Operations Manager, Designer and Fire Systems Technician dedicated to continuous process improvement in the face of rapidly evolving and changing markets. Extremely results-oriented and proactive in addressing and resolving problems.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Fire Superintendent

United Automation
11.2023 - Current
  • Manage multiple Fire System Departments.
  • Recently through training and certifications brought Fire Extinguishers, Fire Sprinklers, Pre-Engineered Systems and Kitchen Hood Systems to our company.
  • Maintained several NICET certifications and recently added NICET ITM Level III
  • Maintained safety onsite and currently hold OSHA 10 certification.

Fire Alarm & Pre-Engineered Qualifier

Johnson Controls
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained NICET Fire Alarm Level III Certification.
  • Maintained NICET Special Hazards Level II Certification.
  • Commissioned new fire alarm systems, installing related hardware and software required by facilities.
  • Installed, tested and serviced alarm and associated systems for commercial and residential customers.
  • Supervised all plan reviews, installations, services and inspections as Louisiana State Fire Marshal Qualifier.
  • Sustained ongoing expertise in fire and safety regulations, confirming compliance of installed systems.

Fire Alarm & Security Technician

ADT Commercial
01.2018 - 09.2022
  • Installed Fire & Security equipment.
  • Inspected & Tested Fire & Security equipment.
  • Service, Troubleshoot & Repair Fire & Security equipment.
  • Regional Technician for Northern & Central Louisiana.

Special Hazards Superintendent

HCI Systems Inc.
07.2016 - 01.2018
  • Supervised and train WBFAA apprentices
  • Established project control procedures such as project forecasts and cash flow projections
  • Implemented a cross training program encompassing Fire Alarm & Special Hazards
  • Directed all phases of Fire Alarm & Special Hazards from Design, Submittals & Final Commissioning
  • Installed fire suppression FM200, NOVEC 1230 & CO2
  • Performed fire alarm system installation and repair








Operations Manager Alarm/Special Hazard, Inspection

Mid South Fire Solutions, Inc
06.2015 - 07.2016
  • Duties encompass Sales, Design and Estimations for Fire alarm and Special Hazard Systems
  • Collaborated with process owners to refine procedures, devise best practices and correct quality audit findings.
  • Through restructure of departments and personnel achieved new employees, equipment and improved profits
  • Scheduling, billing and client account management
  • Prepared client reports and repair quotes
  • Prepare all Fire Alarm and Special Hazard System submittals
  • Manage licenses and training for 9 employees, including 1 CAD Engineer
  • Provide final testing with AHJ and clients

Senior Service Manager, Senior Installer, Senior Service Technician

DPSI, Inc.
09.2009 - 06.2015

* Managed Fire System service accounts.
* Prepared client reports and repair quotes.

* Worked directly with sales, engineers and schedulers to achieve
company goals and commitments.
* Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure a smooth
adoption of new programs.

Education

Fire Alarm, & Pre-Engineer License - Fire Protection

Louisiana State Fire Marshall
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2023

Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent - Fire Alarm

Texas Department of Insurance
State Fire Marshal's Office
08.2023

NICET Level III - Fire Alarm

NICET
Shreveport, LA
2023

NICET Level II - Special Hazard Systems

NICET
Shreveport, LA
2023

NICET ITM Level III

NICET
Texarkana, TX
01.2024

Fire Alarm

Simplex
Bossier City, LA
04.2023

Arkansas Fire Sprinkler License

Arkansas State Police
Little Rock, AR
11.2022

Certification - Fire Sprinkler Systems

Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK
1992

Skills

  • Client account management
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Employee scheduling
  • Project management
  • Staff training/development
  • Effective leader
  • Customer service-oriented
  • Budget development

Obectives

To utilize my skills to contribute to a company, employees and personal development for success.
To create a more positive work environment.

Timeline

Fire Superintendent

United Automation
11.2023 - Current

Fire Alarm & Pre-Engineered Qualifier

Johnson Controls
09.2022 - Current

Fire Alarm & Security Technician

ADT Commercial
01.2018 - 09.2022

Special Hazards Superintendent

HCI Systems Inc.
07.2016 - 01.2018

Operations Manager Alarm/Special Hazard, Inspection

Mid South Fire Solutions, Inc
06.2015 - 07.2016

Senior Service Manager, Senior Installer, Senior Service Technician

DPSI, Inc.
09.2009 - 06.2015

Fire Alarm, & Pre-Engineer License - Fire Protection

Louisiana State Fire Marshall

Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent - Fire Alarm

Texas Department of Insurance

NICET Level III - Fire Alarm

NICET

NICET Level II - Special Hazard Systems

NICET

NICET ITM Level III

NICET

Fire Alarm

Simplex

Arkansas Fire Sprinkler License

Arkansas State Police

Certification - Fire Sprinkler Systems

Oklahoma State University
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