Jonathon Pownall
Mansfield ,Nottinghamshire
Summary
Experienced Fire Protection Engineer committed to improving safety through rigorous system installation and servicing. Interprets blueprints and works with precision to achieve safe, reliable results. Troubleshoots and remedies issues quickly to minimise system downtime.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Fire protection engineer
1st fire systems ltd
Mansfield , Nottinghamshire
04.2015 - 04.2021
- Established preventative maintenance schedules for all firefighting equipment; minimised downtime and maximised operational efficiency.
- Tested installed fire alarms and suppression equipment regularly, confirmed system functionality at all times.
- Proposed modifications to existing infrastructure to improve fire prevention measures, contributed towards a safer work environment.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans, bolstered organisational readiness.
- Updated old firefighting equipment to increase efficiency and reliability.
Telecommunications engineer
Morrissons
Papplewick, Nottinghamshire
04.2000 - 04.2014
- Conducted comprehensive system analyses, resulting in valuable insights for improvements.
- Improved network performance by conducting regular systems maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Developed new telecommunications strategies for enhanced company communication.
- Coordinated installation of new telecom equipment for improved communications infrastructure.
Fire protection engineer
Phoenix fire
Mansfield , Nottinghamshire
01.2022 - 02.2026
- Established preventative maintenance schedules for all firefighting equipment; minimised downtime and maximised operational efficiency.
- Tested installed fire alarms and suppression equipment regularly, confirmed system functionality at all times.
- Proposed modifications to existing infrastructure to improve fire prevention measures, contributed towards a safer work environment.
- Updated old firefighting equipment to increase efficiency and reliability.
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans, bolstered organisational readiness.
- Achieved optimal fire safety by designing and implementing comprehensive fire protection systems.
Education
GCSEs - Maths
Brunt’s comprehensive
Mansfield GCSEs - English
Brunt’s comprehensive
Mansfield 08.1996
Skills
- Detector sensitivity understanding
- Fire safety engineering
- Building regulations knowledge
- Passive fire protection understanding
- Passive protection familiarity
- Structural fire protection expertise
- Negotiation with authorities
- Fire strategy development
- Active fire protection familiarity
- Fire suppression systems understanding
- Fire dynamics simulation knowledge
- Public health awareness
- Hazards identification
- Emergency evacuation modelling
- PyroSim expertise
- Safety regulation understanding
- Renewable energy technologies
Timeline
Fire protection engineer
Phoenix fire
01.2022 - 02.2026
Fire protection engineer
1st fire systems ltd
04.2015 - 04.2021
Telecommunications engineer
Morrissons
04.2000 - 04.2014
GCSEs - Maths
Brunt’s comprehensive
GCSEs - English
Brunt’s comprehensive