Chris Kane
United States
Summary
Trustworthy Plumber offering service guarantees to assure top quality workmanship and customer satisfaction. Journeyman Plumber focused on exceptional service, as well as educating customers on preventive maintenance and repair. Certified Plumber with extensive knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance, quality control and project management. Professional Plumber driven to provide customer satisfaction at affordable price. Versed in residential and industrial plumbing. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Working Foreman
Supreme Plumbing
Middlesex, New Jersey
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, labor costs, material expenditures.
- Prepared invoices for customers upon completion of contracted jobs.
- Implemented strategies for minimizing waste generated by construction activities.
- Ensured job sites were in compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed training plans and supervised staff to ensure proper implementation of procedures.
- Monitored progress of projects to ensure timely completion within budget parameters.
- Performed preventative maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and repair costs.
- Collaborated with site supervisors to review blueprints and develop cost estimates for projects.
- Identified areas for improvement in safety protocols, production processes.
- Organized daily workloads for crew members, delegating tasks as necessary.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment, tools, and materials to maintain quality standards.
- Created detailed reports outlining project progress and issues encountered during work hours.
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress.
- Reviewed documentation and safety materials and implemented work site procedures in accordance with regulations.
Journeyman Plumber
UA Local 1
Long Island City, NY
03.2016 - Current
- Installed valves, hangars, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Adhered to safety procedures to reduce risk of injury.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Organized jobs from start to finish by delegating daily job duties and assessing completed tasks.
- Installed and replaced water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
- Installed and repaired gas lines and hot and cold water lines.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Studied building plans and other materials to determine work aids required and proper installation sequences.
- Recommended measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
Journeyman Plumber
Dominicus & Son
Millstone, New Jersey
04.2023 - 10.2023
- Cut openings in walls to access existing plumbing lines for repair or replacement.
- Inspected drainage systems for clogs or leaks.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as lead or asbestos.
- Assembled complex components that require soldering techniques or threading pipes together using special tools.
- Connected new appliances such as dishwashers and ice makers to existing water lines.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to plumbing work.
- Performed maintenance on water heaters and other equipment such as toilets, sinks, showers, garbage disposals, sump pumps, and septic tanks.
- Installed gas piping systems according to local codes.
- Provided customers with advice about proper care of their plumbing system.
- Documented progress of jobs throughout the day by completing daily timesheets.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
SUNY
Long Island City, NY05.2018
High School Diploma -
West Windsor Plainsboro High School North
Plainsboro, NJ06.2006
Skills
- Pipefitting Processes
- Air and Water Piping Systems
- Problem-Solving
- Plumbing Fixture Installation
- Safety Protocols
- Blueprint Reading
- Conflict Resolution
- Detail Oriented
- Decision Making
- Quality Assurance
- Water Pressure Assessment
- Equipment Inspection
- Time Management
- Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
- Quality Control
- Heavy Lifting
- OSHA Compliance
- Equipment Maintenance
- Commercial Plumbing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Faucet Repair
- Industrial Plumbing
- Water Heater Installation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Building Codes
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Mentoring and Coaching
Certification
- OSHA 64 hour supervisor trained
- Aerial Scissor Lift certified
- Medical Gas brazer and installer
Timeline
Working Foreman
Supreme Plumbing
10.2023 - Current
Journeyman Plumber
Dominicus & Son
04.2023 - 10.2023
Journeyman Plumber
UA Local 1
03.2016 - Current
Associate of Applied Science -
SUNY
High School Diploma -
West Windsor Plainsboro High School North