Carlos Valles
Phoenix,AZ
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Summary
Accomplished Journeyman Plumber with extensive experience. 20+ years in the plumbing field. Experienced in gas line installation,soldering, over head brazing, underground work and troubleshooting. Proven ability to mentor apprentices while ensuring compliance with plumbing codes. Recognized for rapid leak diagnosis and effective repairs, enhancing system performance and minimizing water damage in high-pressure situations.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
Rite Way of Phoenix
05.2025 - Current
- Tend to service calls when dispatched.
- Work closely with a technician to ensure that the service is properly handled.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Solved complex plumbing problems by leveraging extensive knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in the trade.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
Journeyman Plumber
UA Local 469
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- An apprentice was appointed to me to teach and guide .
- I have done underground work as well overhead pipping and cast iron.
- Soldering and brazing.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with grinder and hole saw.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- 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.
- 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.
Journeyman Plumber
Comfort Systems USA
03.2023 - 01.2024
- Lead plumber, have had certain tasks to complete with crew that was assign to me.
- Mentored apprentice plumbers in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
- Minimized water damage during emergencies with rapid diagnosis and repair of leaks or burst pipes.
- I have knowledge of brazing, soldering and fusing.
- Improved system performance by conducting thorough inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs on various plumbing systems.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Contributed to team success in completing large-scale projects within tight deadlines without compromising quality standards.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Journeyman Plumber
TDIndustries
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Have done underground pipping.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Over head brazing and soldering has been done as well.
- I have done gas pipe threading and cast iron pipping.
- Mentored apprentice plumbers in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
Education
Plumbing Apprentice - Plumbing
The Master's Apprentice
Denver, CO04-2010
GED -
Westy Hills
Denver, CO05-2005
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
Rite Way of Phoenix
05.2025 - Current
Journeyman Plumber
UA Local 469
02.2024 - 01.2025
Journeyman Plumber
Comfort Systems USA
03.2023 - 01.2024
Journeyman Plumber
TDIndustries
06.2021 - 12.2022
Plumbing Apprentice - Plumbing
The Master's Apprentice
GED -
Westy Hills
Skills
- Gas line installation
- Plumbing tools usage
- Pipe soldering
- Blueprint reading
- Pipe threading
- Water heater installation
- Plumbing repairs
- Troubleshooting
- Pressure testing
- Pipe wrapping
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