Bo Harvey
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
Skilled plumber with expertise in plumbing repairs, piping installation, and troubleshooting. Committed to delivering high-quality workmanship while ensuring compliance with plumbing codes.
Experienced plumber leading teams in residential and commercial projects. Proven success in ensuring compliance with plumbing codes, enhancing workflow efficiency, and delivering exceptional customer service through effective team collaboration.
Plumbing professional with comprehensive background in residential and commercial plumbing services. Successfully managed and executed various plumbing projects emphasizing efficiency and reliability. Valued team player known for adaptability and strong communication skills, ensuring seamless collaboration and optimal results.
Professional with substantial hands-on experience in plumbing, offering solid track record of diagnosing and repairing complex plumbing issues. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing project needs. Proficient in pipe installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations. Known for delivering results and maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Welder
Mike Geralds
Baton Rouge
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components efficiently.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate fabrication.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and quality control measures.
- Mentored junior welders in techniques and best practices for welding processes.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to resolve design challenges during fabrication.
- Inspected finished products for structural integrity and adherence to specifications.
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
Plumber
Guilbeau Plumbing
Baton Rouge
03.2012 - 04.2026
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems in residential and commercial settings.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues using advanced tools and techniques for effective solutions.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure compliance with local plumbing codes and regulations.
- Led a team of plumbers in major installations, ensuring timely and quality project completion.
- Trained junior staff on plumbing best practices, safety protocols, and system maintenance procedures.
- Improved workflow efficiency by streamlining processes for repairs and installations.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure optimal availability for ongoing projects.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship throughout all stages of plumbing installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Resolved emergency plumbing situations quickly and efficiently to minimize property damage for customers.
- Mentored junior plumbers, sharing industry expertise to improve overall team performance.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations on completed jobs.
- Upgraded outdated plumbing systems to modern standards enhancing functionality while increasing property value for clients.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing all client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with completed work.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Collaborated with other trade professionals such as electricians and HVAC technicians during multi-faceted construction projects to ensure seamless integration of services.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Improved customer satisfaction by efficiently diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues in residential and commercial properties.
- Ensured safety compliance during all projects, adhering to strict industry regulations and guidelines.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Completed projects within budget constraints by accurately estimating material costs and labor hours.
- Conducted thorough inspections of existing plumbing systems, identifying potential problems before they escalated into expensive repairs for clients.
- Developed long-lasting relationships with suppliers, securing favorable pricing on materials for the company''s benefit.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Central High School
Central LaGED -
YCP
Minden LaSkills
- Plumbing repairs
- Piping installation
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Drainage systems repair
- Troubleshooting
- Remodels and new construction
- Residential construction
- Pipe cutting precision
- Equipment operation
- Plumbing code compliance
- Blueprint reading
- Commercial construction experience
- Gas line handling
- Licensed pipefitter
- Project bids
- Fixture repair
- Plumbing fixture installation
- Water heater installation
- Faucet repair
- Basic carpentry
- Team collaboration
- Material prepping
- Systems testing
- Layout planning
Certification
Journeyman Plumber
Timeline
Plumber
Guilbeau Plumbing
03.2012 - 04.2026
Welder
Mike Geralds
02.2011 - 02.2012
High School Diploma -
Central High School
GED -
YCP