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CHRISTOPHER B. WOLKE

Bend,OR

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Building Inspector - Plans Examiner

City of Bend
08.2022 - Current


  • Hundreds of Commercial Building Inspections over 2 plus years
  • Reviewed drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Educated property owners about necessary improvements for compliance with local codes and ordinances.
  • Maintained detailed records of all inspections, permits, and violations issued for future reference and analysis.
  • Conducted thorough evaluations of proposed alterations or additions to existing structures, identifying potential code violations before project commencement.
  • Assisted clients in resolving code violations by offering guidance on corrective actions required for compliance.
  • Determined work met applicable city and state guidelines and discipline-specific codes.
  • Re-inspected commercial and residential constructions which previously failed inspections.
  • Conducted inspections for ongoing construction, refurbishment, and repair projects.
  • Participated in continuing education courses to stay current on industry trends, codes, and best practices.

Project Foreman

Oregon Cascade Plumbing & Heating Inc.
06.1991 - 08.2022
  • Oversaw project employee workforce, along with project coordination, onsite field coordination and scheduling
  • Completed plan reviews for field implementation and installation
  • Worked alongside local building inspectors to ensure proper installation and code compliance
  • Involved in several project consultations with OSHA to ensure the proper safety standards were discussed and met
  • Monitored inventory of onsite materials and responsible for ordering and writing purchase orders for materials

Education

Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion & Education

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
06.1996

High School Diploma -

Sprague High School
Salem, OR
06.1991

Skills

  • Commercial Plumbing Building Inspections
  • Commercial Plumbing Plan Review
  • Residential Plumbing Inspections
  • Residential Structural & Mechanical Inspections
  • Building Codes Expertise

Certification

  • Completed Medical Gas Inspector (MGI) certification course July 23-25th, 2024. State of Oregon MGI exam is scheduled for September 20, 2024.
  • Completed Residential Structural Inspector (CAS) exam March 12, 2023.
  • Firestop 101 course provided by STI on April 5, 2023.
  • PI - Plumbing Inspector, 5693PI, 06/18/21, State of Oregon License - Dept. of Consumer & Business/Building Codes Division, Bend, OR
  • OIC-OR Inspector Certification, OIC4191, 04/01/21, State of Oregon - Dept. of Consumer & Business Services/Building Codes Division, Bend, OR
  • CPR, AED and First Aid for Adults Certification, 02/04/22, BasicPlus
  • OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health, 11/01/19, OSHA
  • Journeyman Plumber, 7518JP, 11/01/04, State of Oregon - Building Codes Division, Salem, OR

Timeline

Building Inspector - Plans Examiner

City of Bend
08.2022 - Current

Project Foreman

Oregon Cascade Plumbing & Heating Inc.
06.1991 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion & Education

Oregon State University

High School Diploma -

Sprague High School

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