Billy Hibbs
Hurst,TX
Summary
Dynamic and versatile professional with a rich background in sheet metal installation and plumbing systems, honed at Brandt. Excelled in optimizing delivery routes at Bices Florist, enhancing efficiency. Skilled in blueprint reading and multi-tasking, I consistently meet tight deadlines with precision. Proven track record of fostering long-term relationships and training apprentices, demonstrating punctuality and reliability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Contract Courier
Bices Florist
02.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with local regulations regarding parking, loading zones, while making pick-ups or dropoffs.
- Supported fellow couriers by providing assistance when needed to ensure company-wide success.
- Maintained a high level of customer satisfaction through timely and accurate deliveries.
- Conducted thorough vehicle inspections before each shift to ensure reliable performance on the road.
- Improved delivery efficiency by optimizing routes and prioritizing urgent packages.
- Developed rapport with regular clients, fostering long-term business relationships built on trust and reliability.
- Explored alternative routes proactively in response to unexpected road closures or traffic congestion situations.
- Organized daily schedules to maximize productivity and meet tight deadlines consistently.
Battling Cancer
N/A
07.2019 - 02.2021
Plumbers Apprentice
Brandt
08.2017 - 07.2019
- Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Safely handled tools and equipment in large-scale projects.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Brandt
06.2005 - 08.2017
- Enhanced project efficiency by managing sheet metal fabrication tasks, adhering to industry standards and safety protocols.
- Improved overall job quality with precise installation of ductwork and other sheet metal components in commercial and settings.
- Trained apprentices to foster a skilled workforce, emphasizing attention to detail and proper use of tools.
- Leveraged extensive knowledge of sheet metal principles to troubleshoot issues efficiently, minimizing downtime during project execution.
- Participated in pre-construction meetings to discuss potential challenges or issues that may arise during the construction phase of projects involving sheet metal components.
- Contributed to successful project completion through effective communication with architects, engineers, general contractors, and clients.
- Completed complex installations involving HVAC systems, ductwork, roofing materials, and custom architectural features with precision craftsmanship.
- Contributed to successful project completion by reading blueprints and following detailed instructions from supervisors or engineers.
- Operated heavy machinery such as cranes or forklifts for the safe transportation of large sheet metal pieces during construction processes.
Sheet Metal Apprentice
Zahner
12.2003 - 06.2005
- Aided skill development with continuous learning from experienced Sheet Metal Workers throughout the apprenticeship program.
- Gained expertise in different types of metals, their properties, and appropriate uses for each project requirement.
- Enhanced project efficiency by assisting in the fabrication, assembly, and installation of sheet metal products.
- Improved project timelines by efficiently reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications.
- Assisted in accurate measurements and marking dimensions on sheet metal materials for precise fabrication.
Education
No Degree - Plumbing And Pipe Fitting
Local 100 Apprenticeship Program
Garland07-2017
Certificate - Auto And Mechanical Drafting
Wichita Falls High School
Wichita Falls, TX05-1989
Skills
- Technological proficiency
- Multi-tasking capacity
- Blueprint Reading
- Sheet metal installation
- Drafting skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Deadline Management
- Prioritization skills
- Precision measurement
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification - American Red Cross.
- Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician (HVAC/R) Certification - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Aerial Lift Operation Safety Course- Various accredited training organizations.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10-hour (OSHA 10) - OSHA Training Institute.
- Precision Sheet Metal Operator Certification (PSMO) - Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA).
- Fire Damper Testing & Inspection Course-National Fire Protection Association(NFPA), SMACNA or similar organization.
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration 30-hour (OSHA 30) - OSHA Training Institute.
- Sheet Metal Worker Journeyman Certification - National Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee (NJATC).
- Forklift Safety and Operator Training Certificate- Occupational Safety and Health Administration or equivalent provider.
- Environmental Protection Agency Refrigerant Recovery and Recycling Certification – EPA Section 608.
- Confined Space Entry Training Certificate – Various Authorized Providers.
- Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification - American Backflow Prevention Association.
Timeline
Contract Courier
Bices Florist
02.2021 - Current
Battling Cancer
N/A
07.2019 - 02.2021
Plumbers Apprentice
Brandt
08.2017 - 07.2019
Sheet Metal Journeyman
Brandt
06.2005 - 08.2017
Sheet Metal Apprentice
Zahner
12.2003 - 06.2005
No Degree - Plumbing And Pipe Fitting
Local 100 Apprenticeship Program
Certificate - Auto And Mechanical Drafting
Wichita Falls High School
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