Plamen Karaslavov

Installing and Commissioning Fire Alarm and CCTV in commercial premises main clients Thames Water London and Big Yellow Self Storage

• Inspected facilities for adherence to fire, hazard, and safety guidelines.
• Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
• Inspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
• Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for safe work practices and comply with regulations.
• Liaised with management and employees enable smooth communication regarding safety procedures.
• Collaborated with other departments to integrate safety in all aspects of organization.
• Conducted follow-up site visits to check compliance with corrective actions implemented to address violations.
• Worked with building owners and users to outline actions required to bring structures in compliance with relevant fire code regulations, laws and accepted standards.
• Identified safety concerns and documentable fire code violations in new constructions and existing structures.
• Recorded scene layout, damage and findings by drafting diagrams, numbering items and taking photographs.
• Installed and repaired over [Number] security systems and programmable logic controls

• Supervising Fire Alarm and CCTV Upgrade Project in Belmarsh Prison
• Wrote and revised maintenance procedures.
• Communicated project requirements and areas for improvement in design review meetings.
• Educated clients on more energy-efficient solutions for old systems that meet project requirements for timelines and budgets.
• Identified suitable materials for production use that aligned with environmental concerns and budget constraints.
• Reviewed technical drawings developed by CAD technicians and drafters.
• Attended project planning meetings to coordinate mechanical system designs with structural and architecture teams, mitigate design conflicts, and coordinate delivery timelines.

Domestic electrical installation, rewire and upgrade in occupied properties

• Dismantled defective machines and equipment and installed new or repaired parts.
• Performed troubleshooting and repair for complex electrical equipment.
• Organized and directed maintenance shutdowns and startups.
• Worked frequently with mechanical and plumbing systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
• Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality.
• Reviewed technical documentation to complete equipment maintenance and repair.
• Trained and supervised staff on equipment maintenance and safety procedures.
• Documented maintenance activities and confirmed compliance with relevant regulations.
• Rewired and replaced faulty electrical components in equipment.

• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Planned layout and installation of electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures based on specifications and applicable code.
• Worked from ladders, scaffolds and lifts to install, maintain, or repair electrical wiring equipment and lighting fixtures in ceilings, on roofs and on towers.
• Installed, maintained, repaired, and tested equipment for electricity generation and utilization.
• Read and interpreted electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings and electrical code specifications for wiring layouts.
• Used testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, ammeters, and multimeters.
• Tested continuity of circuits in electrical wiring, equipment and fixtures using oscilloscopes.
• Installed and wired electrical transformers, service panels, and circuit breakers.
• Visited client sites to confirm space and layout restrictions for equipment installations.
• Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
• Repaired or replaced wiring, equipment and fixtures using hand tools and power tools.
• Connected appropriate parts to deliver power to audio and visual equipment, signaling devices and heating or air conditioning systems.
• Interpreted drawings, wiring diagrams, flow charts and written descriptions of project requirements.
• Installed 120/208 volt systems and 347/600 volt systems.
• Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.

• Installed new equipment and modified existing equipment.
• Conducted preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Safely installed new electrical components, fixtures and motors in addition to testing systems to enhance power flow.
• Implemented advanced diagnostic tools to resolve customer complaints.
• Responded to fault and wiring issues, identifying hazards and problems.
• Inspected electrical equipment to assure it was operating correctly.
• Audited supply inventories.
• Used oscilloscopes, voltmeters and ohmmeters to test electrical systems.
• Reviewed blueprints and schematics to properly place wires, fixtures and appliances.
• Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
• Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
• Troubleshot and repaired malfunctioning systems and components.
• Installed 240 volt systems and 450 volt systems.
• Prevented breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and cleaning circuits.

• Disconnected and removed motors and pumps.
• Installed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in both flooring and walls.
• Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
• Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
• Changing and installing HV Switch gear up to 400 KV on hydro electric Station