Ashley Reid Hiner
Kodiak,AK
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
Choctaw Defense Services
Kodiak, AK
05.2024 - Current
- Mentored GMWs in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
- Maintained an after hours on call position
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Troubleshooting of water wells and equipment
- Solved complex plumbing problems by leveraging extensive knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in the trade.
- Tested and operated hydraulic and steam equipment for heating systems.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Repaired/ replaced residential and commercial fixtures
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Maintained accurate records of services performed, parts used, and time spent on each job for billing purposes
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Optimized system efficiency through regular maintenance of water heaters, sump pumps, septic tanks, drain cleaning equipment among other devices involved in the plumbing process.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Minimized water damage during emergencies with rapid diagnosis and repair of leaks or burst pipes.
HVAC Mechanic
Choctaw Defense Services
Kodiak, AK
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Participated in after hours call out
- Installed new heating, hot water systems in residential and commercial buildings with precision and attention to detail.
- Conducted maintenance service on HVAC systems to increase life expectancy of equipment and prevent costly repair work.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment effectively in order to identify malfunctioning components within HVAC systems accurately.
- Trouble shot, maintained, and re[aired a wide variety of steam driven equipment and components.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
- Routinely calibrated thermostats for accurate temperature control settings that maintained comfortable environments in clients' properties.
- Replaced water heaters and boilers for residential buildings
- Trouble shot and repair facility's with DDC control issues
- Responded to priority 1 work orders within deadlines and repair/replace a wide verity of plumbing and healing equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of services performed, parts used, and time spent on each job for billing purposes
- Evaluated status of refrigeration liquids for safety and compliance purposes.
- Maintained boilers, hot water systems, gas heating equipment and food service equipment.
- Replaced bearings, pump seals and packing.
- Closed out work orders after verifying completion with customers and reporting discrepancies discovered on job site.
- Served as a mentor to junior technicians, providing guidance on best practices for troubleshooting and repairing various types of HVAC equipment.
Bridge Laborer
Hamilton Construction
Kodiak, AK
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Operated TMS Arc sprayer for cathodic bridge application
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Operated commercial sandblaster to allow preparations for arc sprayer projective application.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Demonstrated versatility in skillset by effectively operating a variety of heavy machinery during different stages of bridge construction projects.
- Maintained a safe and efficient work environment by adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members in assembling and disassembling temporary structures for proper execution of construction tasks.
Plumbing and Heating Technician
Scott's Heating and Plumbing
Kodiak, AK
07.2011 - 03.2021
- Supervised apprentices on a wide variety of building equipment and systems
- Assembled plumbing systems based on building plans and specifications
- Inspected building heating systems and fuel tanks
- Installed and repaired forced air furnaces and hot water baseboard boiler systems
- Installed radiant heating systems
- Installed and repaired on-demand/tankless and standard water heaters
- Installed and relocated gas lines
- Selected and installed a variety of sizes of ABS, PVC, PEX, copper and other pipe
- Operated and maintained plumbing tools and specialized equipment including drain cable, high pressure jetters, and powered pipe threaders
- Located and installed plumbing valves, and fittings including backflow preventers, sump pumps and water main shutoffs
- Installed water treatment equipment, and piping
- Installed, repaired and maintained underground storm sanitary systems
- Installed, repaired and maintained plumbing fixtures including sinks, tubs and toilets
- Maintained accurate records of services performed, parts used, and time spent on each job for billing purposes.
- Increased client retention by providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations while performing installations or modifications to existing systems.
- Performed repairs to keep machinery and equipment properly maintained.
- Streamlined workflow, organized tools, and maintained a clean work environment to ensure safety and efficiency.
- Traveled to job sites for both scheduled and emergency appointments.
Assistant Carpenter/Laborer
House Wright Construction
09.2009 - 02.2010
- Constructed and remodeled residential and commercial buildings.
Education
Plumbing and Heating Training Program -
Alaska’s Institute of Technology (AVTEC)
Seward, AKGED -
Kodiak High School
Kodiak, AKSkills
- Specialty plumbing tools
- Blueprint Reading
- Water Heater Installation
- Brazing/Soldering
- Pipe threading
- High pressure Jetter
- Drain cable
- Butt Fusion
- Boiler installation
- Gas line installation
- Troubleshooting
- medium pressure steam
- Pressure testing
- DDC systems
Certification
- Alaska State Journeyman Fitness card
- Alaska State Asbestos Abatement Fitness card
- Roth double wall oil tank installation
- CPR / First Aid
- Respirator Fit test
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
Choctaw Defense Services
05.2024 - Current
HVAC Mechanic
Choctaw Defense Services
10.2022 - 05.2024
Bridge Laborer
Hamilton Construction
05.2021 - 10.2022
Plumbing and Heating Technician
Scott's Heating and Plumbing
07.2011 - 03.2021
Assistant Carpenter/Laborer
House Wright Construction
09.2009 - 02.2010
Plumbing and Heating Training Program -
Alaska’s Institute of Technology (AVTEC)
GED -
Kodiak High School