James Ridings
Chubbuck
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Vehicle Suppression Mining Technician
State Fire Idaho
Chubbuck Id
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted inspections of fire safety equipment to ensure compliance with state regulations.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on fire suppression systems, enhancing operational reliability.
- Collaborated with team members to develop efficient workflows for emergency response procedures.
- Trained new technicians on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety awareness.
Mitigation Forman
Elite Restoration
07.2022 - Current
- I previously worked for Elite in 2019-2020, and I was rehired later in 2022 as a mitigation tech.
- During my 1 year of working for this company, I was moved to mitigation foreman. Throughout these past few months, I have been actively learning the management roles for this position.
- For example, I have been training with my mitigation manager to learn how to submit time for the techs and dash on the computer. I perform all scope sheets for our local Pocatello office, schedule job for our techs, meet with homeowners, and meet and speak with adjusters. Also I took on the role of being the marketing coordinator in the Pocatello office this tasked me with driving around and meeting with customers and insurance agents and planning all events and parades
Mitigation Technician
Resto Pro
Chubbuck Id
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Conducted thorough assessments of water damage to determine appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Operated specialized equipment for drying and dehumidifying affected areas efficiently.
- Collaborated with insurance adjusters to ensure accurate documentation of damages and mitigation efforts.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices for mold remediation and safety protocols.
Laborer
Final Cut Recreation
04.2022 - 07.2022
- I transitioned into a Forman position from my laborer position. My responsibilities included going through the turf room and making sure that the company had the right rolls for each job that we worked through. My role also included ordering supplies and making sure that the company had all the tools needed to complete each job.
Lead Technician
Restore Rite
09.2020 - 04.2022
- My duties included were being the first responder on EMS jobs, water extraction jobs, and I would also train my colleagues on each job that I responded to. I would meet techs onsite and train them out on each job given, while I was simultaneously working on other jobs that needed to be completed. My role included speaking with homeowners and alerting them of the progress on each job. I would fill out EMS paperwork and alert management of each jobs progress.
Education
Diploma - undefined
Highland Highschool
08.2010
Skills
- Project management
- Making sure people did jobs safely
- Communication
- Organization
- Problem-solving
- Management
CUST
Restoration Industry 8+ yrs Leading teams
Timeline
Vehicle Suppression Mining Technician
State Fire Idaho
01.2025 - Current
Mitigation Technician
Resto Pro
08.2024 - 12.2024
Mitigation Forman
Elite Restoration
07.2022 - Current
Laborer
Final Cut Recreation
04.2022 - 07.2022
Lead Technician
Restore Rite
09.2020 - 04.2022
Diploma - undefined
Highland Highschool