Ross Stern

6751 Yosemite Drive · Buena Park, California 90620 · 951-347-1448 · novawand@dslexterme.com

Skills And Qualifications

Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications in blueprints; cut and bore holes in structures, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools; select pipe sizes and types and related materials according to specifications and/or measure, mark, cut, thread, and fit pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, pipe threaders. assemble and secure pipes, fittings, and related equipment , brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints; inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, and observation or other methods; modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment; ability to operate transportation equipment such as booms and forklifts and have worked on scaffolding.  Also excellent at recognizing and resolving problems in a timely manner; good interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills; working knowledge of codes governing the field.

Professional Experience

Northstar fire protection– los alamitos, Ca          august 2004 – april 2009

Fire Sprinklerfitter/Foreman

Provided technical, functional, and supervisory support for a variety of projects throughout Southern California.

Examples of major projects are listed below:

·         Kaiser Permanente Hospital           Los Angeles, CA        08/04 to 06/08

As the lead foreman duties included supervising and managing work crew, coordinating management and safety meetings, writing and maintaining daily progress reports, analyzing and solving technical and personnel issues in the field, supply and tool inventory maintenance, and quality assurance.

·         Saint John’s Hospital           Santa Monica, CA     12/09 to 04/09

As the lead foreman duties included supervising and managing work crew, coordinating management and safety meetings, writing and maintaining daily progress reports, analyzing and solving technical and personnel issues in the field, supply and tool inventory maintenance, and quality assurance.

·         Cal Science                Los Angeles, CA                    12/08 to 04/09

As the lead foreman duties included supervising and managing work crew, coordinating management and safety meetings, writing and maintaining daily progress reports, analyzing and solving technical and personnel issues in the field, supply and tool inventory maintenance, and quality assurance.

Security Fire Protection Co.– Alhambra, Ca          august 1999 - august 2004

Fire Sprinkler Pipefitter/Foreman

·         Universal Studios    Universal City, CA

As foreman, duties included pipefitting and sprinkling several amusement rides, Universal City Walk, B.B. Kings and Howl at the Moon restaurants. Additional duties included analyzing blueprints, tool and supply inventory maintenance, resolving technical, mechanical, and personnel issues in the field, and QC.

·         Century City Towers            century City, CA

Fitted pipe, Additional duties included analyzing blueprints, tool and supply inventory.

Education And Certifications

Trade School – Local 709 Union – Fire sprinkler/pipefitters (1989 - 1994)

Member of Sprinklerfitters UA Local 709       7/17/’89 – Present

OSHA 10; current ACLS and CPR certifications

References Available Upon Request