Brandon Walker
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Plumber with Young Plumbing And Heating, skilled in commercial/industrial pipe installation and blueprint reading. Excelled in mentoring apprentices and collaborating with contractors, ensuring project success. Delivered exceptional customer service and maintained safety standards, contributing to a 100% compliance rate with local building codes. Proficient in both commercial and industrial construction environments. Skilled with hand and power tools.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
Young Plumbing And Heating
08.2016 - 08.2025
- Mentored apprentice plumbers in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Solved complex plumbing problems by leveraging extensive knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in the trade.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of plumbing systems in new construction projects.
- Delivered outstanding customer service by explaining complex technical terms in layman''s language while addressing client concerns and queries.
- Minimized water damage during emergencies with rapid diagnosis and repair of leaks or burst pipes.
- Completed valve, hangar and flange installations.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Contributed to team success in completing large-scale projects within tight deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes and regulations through rigorous adherence to installation guidelines and permit requirements.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with [Tool] and [Tool].
- New install of plumbing, hydroponic, and heating/cooling lines.
- Used power tools to accomplish various tasks.
Boilermaker Helper
Wbc Mechanical
10.2014 - 08.2016
- Maintained positive relationships with clients, consistently delivering high-quality workmanship while adhering to project timelines.
- Increased efficiency, assisting boilermakers with rigging, lifting, and positioning boiler parts.
- Promoted a safe working environment by maintaining clean and organized workspaces at all times.
- Optimized work processes by collaborating with team members to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
- Completed new tube install for various boiler systems.
- Installation of gas piping.
- Installation of steam valves.
- Assisting foreman in boiler maintenance.
Education
Plumbing License - Journeyman Plumbing
Hawkeye Community College
Cedar Falls, IA01-2019
West High School
Waterloo, IA06-2010
Skills
- Gas line installation
- Plumbing tools usage
- Pipe soldering
- Blueprint reading
- Pipe threading
- Plumbing repairs
- Plumbing safety
- Commercial construction experience
- Industrial construction experience
- Fixture installation
- Remodels and new construction
- Pipe hanger installation
- Pipe measuring
- Venting systems
- Pressure testing
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Pipe testing
- Water distribution systems
- Pipe joining
- Installation/repair of all types of metal piping, copper, expansion pex, PVC, CPVC
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
Young Plumbing And Heating
08.2016 - 08.2025
Boilermaker Helper
Wbc Mechanical
10.2014 - 08.2016
Plumbing License - Journeyman Plumbing
Hawkeye Community College
West High School
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