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Christina Buelna

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Hardworking Plumber offers strong knowledge in troubleshooting piping systems and diagnosing issues. Well-versed background in successfully completing residential and commercial projects. Reliable individual with 19 years of experience.

Thrives in a fast paced environment, with good management and will be able to use my skills to the fullest. Enthusiastic about obtaining new skills and growing with the right company. Good communicator, attentive, reliable, direct, strong work ethics.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumber

university of arizona
Tucson, AZ
10.2014 - 10.2023
  • Established sequence of installations around obstructions.
  • Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
  • Provided emergency service calls after hours when needed.
  • Read blueprints and drawings related to plumbing projects in order to determine layout of system components.
  • Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications.
  • Inspected and tested pipes for leaks using pressure gauges, hydrostatic testing, ultrasonic testing, or infrared leak detection devices.
  • Connected pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering with a blowtorch.
  • Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
  • Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
  • Performed preventative maintenance on a variety of plumbing fixtures and equipment.

Plumber

union local 741/469
Tucson, AZ
05.2004 - 10.2014
  • All aspects in the field. New and remolded, lay out, rough ins, top outs, trim, solar water heaters, gas pipe, steam pipe, roof drains, threading pipe, fitting pipe, testing pipe, various types of pipe. Includes copper, pvc, cpvc, cast iron, abs, galvanized, black iron
  • Blue prints readings, material take offs, submittals, plumbing code
  • Ordering material and invoicing
  • Organization skills
  • Soldering and Brazing certifications
  • Backflow certification
  • Medical Gas certification
  • PVC Bonding certification
  • OSHA 30, SSTA. All certifications thru PIPE

Education

Associate of Science - Plumbing

UA Local 469 Apprentiship
Tucson, AZ
05-2009

Skills

  • Drainage Systems Repair
  • Custom Plumbing Systems Specialist
  • Basic Math Aptitude
  • Blueprints
  • Equipment Monitoring
  • Codes Compliance
  • Air and Water Piping
  • System Testing
  • Commercial Construction Experience
  • Hand and Power Tools
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Troubleshooting
  • Plumbing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Plumber

university of arizona
10.2014 - 10.2023

Plumber

union local 741/469
05.2004 - 10.2014

Associate of Science - Plumbing

UA Local 469 Apprentiship
Christina Buelna