Benny Carpenter
Clearwater Beach,FL
Summary
Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience across engineering, plumbing, and automotive sectors, notably at Bilmarbeachresort. Excelled in system troubleshooting and customer service, enhancing production efficiency and client satisfaction. Skilled in leak detection and problem-solving, consistently delivering projects that meet rigorous standards.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Motivated engineer recognized for strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities coupled with successful several-year track record in industry. Dedicated to offering innovative solutions to eliminate legacy issues and elevate performance metrics. Diligent creator of innovative workflows and exceptional final products.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineer
Bilmarbeachresort
Treasure Islnad, FL
07.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented engineering strategies to improve production efficiency.
- Created detailed designs for new products, components, and systems.
- Identified customer needs and developed solutions based on user feedback.
Plumber
Goerge’s plumbing
Key West , Florida
01.2022 - 07.2023
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping required for installation projects.
- Constructed foundations for large industrial equipment that require special plumbing connections.
- Provided emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
- Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
- Calculated costs associated with labor and materials needed for each project.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as flushing out drainpipes or cleaning out grease traps.
- Researched current industry standards so that all installations are compliant with applicable regulations.
Pump Out Boat Captain
U.S. pumpout
Key West , Florida
01.2019 - 09.2020
- Ensured the safe navigation of vessels in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Organized and executed vessel maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance.
- Maintained detailed logs of voyage activities, fuel consumption, and engine operations.
- Conducted pre-departure inspections to verify all necessary safety equipment was aboard and operational.
Tire and Oil Tech
Lathams tire and auto
Hopkinsville , Kentucky
01.1997 - 05.2018
- Inspected tires and checked tire pressure to ensure proper inflation levels.
- Performed oil changes, lube jobs, filter replacements, and other minor maintenance services on customer vehicles.
- Replaced worn or damaged tires with new ones according to manufacturer specifications.
- Diagnosed issues with braking systems and suspension components.
- Rotated tires for customers to help improve wear patterns.
- Repaired punctures and patched tubes as needed.
- Cleaned wheel wells of dirt and grime before installation of new tires.
- Balanced wheels using a computerized wheel balancer machine.
- Monitored inventory of parts, equipment, and supplies needed for tire repair work.
- Tested batteries in order to determine their state of charge.
- Checked all fluid levels including engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid and windshield washer solvent.
- Assisted customers by providing advice on the selection of appropriate new tires.
- Maintained records of all work performed as well as all parts used during service repairs.
- Ensured that shop area was clean at all times including floors, walls, tools and equipment.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as oils or antifreeze.
- Operated lifts in order to raise vehicle off ground for access underneath it.
- Applied sealants or lubricants onto threads prior to installing lug nuts onto wheels.
- Disposed of used oil filters properly in accordance with local regulations.
- Provided estimates for additional repair services requested by customers.
- Verified that repairs were completed correctly by performing road tests after service completion.
- Completed paperwork accurately documenting parts used and labor hours required for each job.
- Checked tire pressure and performed tire repairs, installations and maintenance tasks.
- Changed oil, transmission fluid and filters in vehicles.
- Installed batteries, shock absorbers and exhaust systems.
- Inspected fluid level for steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, rear axle housings and shackles.
- Lubricated moving parts by injecting grease into springs, universal joints and steering knuckles using hand or compressed-air powered grease gun.
- Diagnosed and repaired basic automotive issues for brakes, alignments, suspensions, cooling and electrical systems.
- Reviewed completed work and road-tested vehicles.
- Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
- Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
- Performed automotive preventive maintenance and inspected tires.
Education
GED -
Portage High School
Portage, IN01-1992
Skills
- Tire balancing
- System Troubleshooting
- Leak detection
- Pressure testing
- Corrosion control
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Pump operations
- Tire Changing and Rotation
- Preventive Maintenance
- Coolant flushes
- Automotive Lift Operation
- Battery Installation
- Parts Ordering
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Road testing
- Oil disposal
- Filter Replacement
- Wheel Alignment
- Automotive diagnostics
- Spark Plug Replacement
Timeline
Engineer
Bilmarbeachresort
07.2023 - Current
Plumber
Goerge’s plumbing
01.2022 - 07.2023
Pump Out Boat Captain
U.S. pumpout
01.2019 - 09.2020
Tire and Oil Tech
Lathams tire and auto
01.1997 - 05.2018
GED -
Portage High School