Declan McArdle
Salford,UK
Summary
An Experienced Fire and Security Systems Engineer since 2008 with in-depth knowledge, working with a wide array of clients from residential, enterprise and government in the UK, Europe and Australia. With a strong background in fault diagnostics, project planning and quality installation's. Priding myself on being an easily approachable, helpful and supportive team player.
Overview
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1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
ICTS Project Engineer
Evolution Security Systems LTD
Marlow, Bucks
2024.04 - Current
- Monitoring the progress of the teams works at all times and advising on resource allocation to meet tight deadlines
- identifying potential installation problems and providing solutions
- Stock ordering, receiving and proper upkeep on arrival
- Providing updates ensuring productivity being maintained
- Design change submission to client for approval
- Redlining design packs to highlight changes
- Installation of Lenel S2 systems and Axis CCTV
- Lead and 2nd lead Engineer on projects in Italy & The Netherlands
- Liaising with site management & clients, providing updates on project status
- Testing commissioned systems alongside clients on completion
- Working 3 on 1 off rotations
Senior Engineer
Ajar Technology
Bolton, UK
2022.05 - 2024.04
- Lead engineer on projects in Ireland and France
- Surveys on access control & CCTV systems
- Installation of Eagle eye CCTV, Feenics access control, CEM access Control, Axis/Milestone CCTV
- Commissioning of Eagle eye, Feenics & CEM
- 24/7 on Call for Lancashire & Manchester Police for access control & CCTV
- Liaising with site management & clients to deliver projects on time & to high standards
- Creation of access & intruder programming matrix
Security Systems Engineer
Cam Integration
Glasgow, UK
2018.08 - 2022.05
- Installation of Lenel S2 & Gallagher access control on data centres in The Netherlands & Germany
- Lead Engineer of team on Installation of Lenel S2 & Bosch CCTV on Amazon distribution centres across England.
- Working under strict permit to work systems
- Supervising & on site training of apprentices
- Working direct with Amazon representatives to co ordinate works around other contractors
Security Systems engineer
Platinum Electrical & Air
Brisbane, Australia
2018.01 - 2018.07
- Working as part of a team delivering expansion of intruder, CCTV, PA, data & fibre optics systems within Queensland school projects.
- Delivered installation of containment & pre wiring of modular buildings before delivery on site
- Coordination with school officials on system needs
- Organizing of materials for both fibre & security teams
- Service calls when necessary
Fire and Security Systems Engineer
North Tech
Renfrew, UK
2010.01 - 2017.11
- Combination of Service calls, PPMs, surveys and small works on fire, intruder, access control, CCTV, nurse call & fibre optics systems.
- 24/7 on call rota of 1 every 3 weeks
- Supervising & on site training of apprentices
Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer
Belltec Security Systems
Glasgow, UK
2008.05 - 2010.01
- Small to moderate size installation and ppm works of fire, intruder, CCTV, access control & nurse call systems as part of a team & individually
- Completing PPM paperwork
- Stock management of engineers vehicles
- On & off site learning towards completion of apprenticeship
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Installation and Inspection Structured Cabling Systems
Pentland A.C.L
Glasgow, ScotlandSkills
- Schedule management
- Vocal communication
- Independent decision making
- Testing & inspection of services
- Site co-ordination
- Team management
- Developing & managing client relations
- Trade relevant containment
- IP systems
- Cloud based systems
Certification
- EMEA LenelS2 OnGuard Hardware and Software Fundamentals
- ECS Installer Gold Card Network Infrastructure exp 12/5/2029
- IPAF MEWP Class 3A & 3B exp 31/1/2031
- IPAF Harness inspector certified exp 30/1/2031
- PASMA exp 08/01/28
- ACRE Feenics Essentials Certification
- CEM AC2000 Certification
- Vita Skills Fire Warden (Fire Marshal) Training V4.4
- SSSTS exp 30/4/2029
- British Red Cross First Aid Course exp 29/10/2026
- SSVV Netherlands Safety for Operational Supervisors VCA exp 19/04/2034
- VitalSkills UK Fire Warden Training V4.4
- Delta Safety Training Working Safely in Confined Spaces exp 24/7/2027
- Health and Safety in the workplace pursuant to art.37 of Italian Legislative Decree 81/2008 and the State-Regions Conference Agreement of 21/12/2011 exp 2029
References
- Andy McPherson1983@gmail.com Formerly Evolution Security 07969891886
- William Guerry Ajar Technology William.guerry@ajartechnology.com 07306775839 & 01204411225
- David Major, Formerly Platinum Air & Electrical, Djmajor@hotmail.com
- Brian Nelson, North Tech, Brian.nelson@north.tech, 07455267914
Timeline
ICTS Project Engineer
Evolution Security Systems LTD
2024.04 - Current
Senior Engineer
Ajar Technology
2022.05 - 2024.04
Security Systems Engineer
Cam Integration
2018.08 - 2022.05
Security Systems engineer
Platinum Electrical & Air
2018.01 - 2018.07
Fire and Security Systems Engineer
North Tech
2010.01 - 2017.11
Apprentice Fire and Security Engineer
Belltec Security Systems
2008.05 - 2010.01
NVQ Level 3 - Installation and Inspection Structured Cabling Systems
Pentland A.C.L