Andrew Ingold
Missoula,MT
Summary
Detail-oriented Backflow Tester and Irrigation Specialist with proven skills in system installation, water management, and problem-solving. Committed to compliance and efficiency, ensuring optimal performance in all projects.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Backflow Tester
Nature's Best Inc
Missoula, MT
06.2026 - Current
- Analyzed test results, providing detailed reports to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
- Ensured compliance with industry standards by rigorously following established testing methodologies and best practices.
- Maintained test environment stability by conducting regular maintenance and system upgrades, ensuring accurate testing results.
- Identified critical bugs through thorough testing processes, enhancing overall product performance.
Irrigation Specialist
Nature's Best Inc.
Missoula, MT
05.2021 - Current
- Designed and implemented efficient irrigation systems to optimize water usage across various landscapes.
- Conducted regular maintenance inspections, ensuring operational efficiency and system reliability.
- Collaborated with landscape architects to customize irrigation solutions tailored to specific environmental conditions.
- Trained junior staff on best practices for irrigation installation and system troubleshooting techniques.
- Oversaw project timelines and budgets, ensuring timely completion of all irrigation installations while maintaining high standards of workmanship.
- Reduced water waste for clients by conducting detailed site evaluations and making appropriate recommendations.
- Educated clients on proper irrigation system usage techniques to maximize effectiveness while minimizing water consumption costs.
- Ensured optimal system performance through regular inspections, adjustments, and repairs of irrigation components.
- Provided troubleshooting assistance to colleagues when faced with challenging installations or repair scenarios involving complex issues or unfamiliar equipment types.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Painting Contractor
ACK Paint & Stain LLC
Missoula, MT
03.2016 - 05.2021
- Managed painting projects from initiation to completion, ensuring adherence to client specifications and quality standards.
- Trained and supervised junior painters, fostering skill development and enhancing team performance.
- Developed project timelines and resource allocations, optimizing workflow efficiency across multiple job sites.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain compliance with industry regulations, reducing risk of workplace accidents.
- Conducted on-site inspections to assess project progress and quality, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with clients to establish design preferences, translating concepts into effective painting solutions.
- Maintained a safe work environment with proper handling of tools, equipment, and materials, resulting in zero workplace accidents.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Utah State University
Logan, UTSkills
- Manual testing
- Functional testing
- Product testing
- Performance testing
- Drip irrigation
- Backflow prevention
- Irrigation design
- Electrical wiring
- Water management
- System installation
- Pressure regulation
- Flow rate determination
- Sprinkler systems
- Valve troubleshooting
- Controller programming
- Pipe fitting
- Valve installation
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting
- Installation and maintenance
- Effective communication
- Commercial and residential jobs
- Welding
- System troubleshooting
- Equipment operation
- Self motivation
- Systems testing
- Conflict resolution
- Preventive Maintenance
- Time management abilities
- Inventory management
- Equipment testing
Certification
- Certified Backflow Prevention Tester,
- Certified Irrigation Technician, Rainbird
Timeline
Certified Backflow Tester
Nature's Best Inc
06.2026 - Current
Irrigation Specialist
Nature's Best Inc.
05.2021 - Current
Painting Contractor
ACK Paint & Stain LLC
03.2016 - 05.2021
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Utah State University