ALAN THORNTON
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Experienced Plumber's Helper/Apprentice with expertise in commercial plumbing, pipe installation, and equipment safety. Skilled in organizing materials, resolving customer issues, and collaborating effectively with team members. Demonstrated ability to handle heavy lifting and utilize computer skills for inventory management.
Hardworking plumber offers strong knowledge in troubleshooting piping systems and diagnosing issues. Well-versed in latest building codes with background in successfully completing residential and commercial projects. Reliable individual with several years of experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber's Helper
Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical
Birmingham, AL
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading, and cutting materials to correct angles
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine the location of leaks
- Organized and moved materials from truck to job site to support project requirements
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners
- Safely handled tools and equipment, including Grinder and Sawzaw, in large-scale projects
- Listened to instructions from my supervisor, gaining valuable onsite job training
- Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment
Hazardous Material Technician
University of Alabama-Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
10.2017 - 09.2022
- Used Jigs and channel locks to fit valves, couplings, and assemblies to tanks and pumps
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select the type and size of pipes needed for projects
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions
- Communicate knowledge of the business, as well as an understanding of UAB
- Collect, analyze the feedback to identify an option to improve the connection between the vendors and the other entity
- Proactively solve mishaps with university faculty, UAB facilities staff and students
- Provide vital information to supervisors, colleagues by telephone, email, or in person meeting
- Deliver hazardous waste safely throughout UAB hospital
- Demonstrate computer skills to produce effective spreadsheet for inventory
- Store important documents dealing with hazardous waste and customer documentation
- Assist vendors on recording the barcodes needed to track Liquid Nitrogen and other types of Gas Cylinders, hazardous waste & Universal Waste that is transported in and out of UAB facilities
- Transport Hazardous waste & Universal waste, such as 'shock sensitive & water sensitive and special light bulbs' in and out of UAB hospital x 5 days a week
- Reviewed safety data sheets for each substance handled in order to identify any health hazards associated with them
- Packaged, stored, or moved irradiated fuel elements in underwater storage basins of nuclear reactor plants, using machines or equipment
Contour Driver
Railcrews Xpress
Tarrant, AL
06.2016 - 08.2017
- Transporting railroad crew passengers to and from destinations
- Following a schedule and/or planned route and schedule to arrive at destinations on time
- Keeping passengers safe by obeying traffic laws and helping passengers with disabilities
- Keeping passengers informed of any delays or other issues
- Interacting with passengers with a professional attitude at all times
- Keeping records from mileage to crew members to and from destinations
- Demonstrated knowledge of local roads, traffic laws and regulations
Inventory Clerk/Cart Pusher/Runner
Walmart
Hoover, AL
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Receive, store, and distribute materials, tools, equipment and supplies throughout warehouse
- Unload trucks, check in merchandise, report defective products to suppliers
- Distribute inventory to designated production areas
- Create and maintained safe working environment by maintaining work area and upholding safety regulations
- Removed damaged or outdated inventory items from store shelves
- Arranged stock and materials for easy access by inventorying by size, weight and shape
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Graphic Art Design
Gadsden State Community College
Gadsden, ALAssociate in Arts (A.A.) - Graphic Art Design
Lawson State Community College
Birmingham, ALHigh School Diploma -
Fairfield Preparatory High School
Fairfield, ALSkills
- Driving
- Excel
- Powerpoint
- Customer Service
- Organizational Skills
- Cleaning Experience
- Management leadership
- Commercial plumbing
- Great Communication
- Mentoring
- Heavy lifting
- Computer Skills
- Equipment safety
- Pipe installation
- Material Handler
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Plumber's Helper
Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical
11.2022 - 04.2024
Hazardous Material Technician
University of Alabama-Birmingham
10.2017 - 09.2022
Contour Driver
Railcrews Xpress
06.2016 - 08.2017
Inventory Clerk/Cart Pusher/Runner
Walmart
10.2015 - 01.2016
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Graphic Art Design
Gadsden State Community College
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Graphic Art Design
Lawson State Community College
High School Diploma -
Fairfield Preparatory High School