1. Robert Whitledge
135 Hyltin St. Hutto TX 78634
(512) 751-6477 (cell) • bmmgckk@yahoo.com
Fire Protection Professional: Fire Sprinkler Inspector/Service Tech
FIRE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT EXPERTISE
• 25-years of experience in new construction, renovation, service & inspection, supervising
work crews installing multi-million dollar fire equipment projects, overseeing placement
of fire mains, fire sprinkler pipes, fire pumps, underground feeds, valves and drains, and
instillation of fire alarm/fire suppression systems
• Knowledge of NFPA inspections and code compliance – Certified Fire Sprinkler Engineer
• Warehouse operations management, ordering of equipment, parts, materials and tools
PERSONAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
• Excellent mechanical aptitude – ability to identify, troubleshoot, repair and solve all
types of fire equipment problems, able to zero in on causes and implement solutions;
experience working as a maintenance engineer
• Innovative, quality-oriented team leader and team-builder on a relentless quest for
efficiency and profitability; works diligently to achieve optimum results
• Considered an excellent communicator with ability to organize, delegate assignments
motivate, train, increase productivity and help workers excel; strong understanding of
business goals and practices
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SimplexGrinell Co., West Chester, Ohio 2002 to 2008
(largest fire protection company in the world, 160 district offices in the US)
Foreman/Contract Department
• Supervised crew of 18 installers, fitters and service personnel
• Major project: oversaw installation of sprinkler systems at 18 four-story fraternity
houses at the University of Cincinnati
Universal Sprinkler Co., Austin, Texas 1999 to 2002
Service Superintendent
• Built a service department that went from zero to $100,000 profit a month in 1 year
Southeast Fire Protection Co., Orlando, Florida 1990 to 1999
Foreman/Contract Department
• Supervised a multi-million dollar sprinkler system installation at the new
3½ million sq.ft Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida
• In 5 years, brought more than 30 jobs in on time and under budget
RECENT EMPLOYMENT
1) Texas Star Fire Systems Inspector Service Tech.
2) Koetter Fire Protection, Contract field Superintendent
3) Vanguard Fire and Security, Special Hazards repair and inspections. Repaired
and inspected Special Hazard systems at oil and gas refineries nationwide.
4) University of Texas. Fire life safety tech. Inspections 2012 to 2014
5) Marriott Hotel, Hebron, Kentucky 2009 to 2012 Maintenance Engineer
(services/repairs HVAC, water pumps, doors, damaged wood)
NICET 1 & NICET 2 certified, RMEI, Extinguisher B License, Backflow License, 4 year Fire
Sprinkler apprenticeship at Seminole Community College, Sanford, Florida
OSHA 30, RMEI State of Texas
Tyco / Simplex Grinnell Foam school, Road Island

2. Ansul Red Line fire extinguisher training, Grand Rapids MI
Completed Mohawk Wood Restoration Course, Mohawk School, Cleveland, Ohio
Military Service – served 4 years as a US Marine