Work History
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Education
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Christopher Ortega

Christopher Ortega

Commercial Plumber
Phoenix,AZ

Work History

Foreman

Aloha Plumbing and Mechanical
04.2012 - 12.2019
  • Achieved cost savings by accurately estimating labor hours and materials needed for job proposals.
  • Collaborated with general contractors to ensure seamless integration of plumbing systems in new construction projects.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies within the trade, staying up-to-date on advances in tools and materials to provide clients with cutting-edge solutions.
  • Ensured compliance with local building codes through diligent adherence to industry standards and best practices in every project undertaken.
  • Established a solid reputation as a trusted lead plumber in the community through consistent delivery of top-notch services.
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
  • Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
  • Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
  • Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
  • Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
  • Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
  • Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
  • Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
  • Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
  • Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
  • Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
  • Improved project efficiency by effectively delegating tasks and overseeing team performance.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain consistently high standards of workmanship across all projects.
  • Optimized resource allocation by accurately forecasting material needs and labor requirements for each project.
  • Achieved successful project outcomes by diligently monitoring progress against deadlines and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Ensured smooth workflow during employee absences by stepping in to perform skilled trade tasks when necessary.
  • Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
  • Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
  • Monitored job progress and performance of employees or contractors to complete projects prior to deadlines.
  • Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
  • Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
  • Administered disciplinary actions to workers violating safety regulations and company policies.

Foreman

GP Plumbing
01.2021 - 10.2023
  • Maintained a safe working environment
  • Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
  • Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.

Referencees

Israel Chavez: Plumbing Field Supervisor and Superintendent

Phone: 623-330-4611

Years known: 12

Company: Aloha Plumbing and Mechanical

Pete Poeta: Cad Engineer, Equipment Operator, Plumber

Phone: 480-259-2523

Years known: 7

Education

GED - General Studies

El Rio Neighborhood Center, Tucson, AZ
03.1995



  • Passed the law exam for the CR37 plumbing license requirements through ROC. Have not taken the trade exam yet but have studied, read the IFGC, IMC, IPC and the1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations & Standards books. I will be taking both exams in the future.

Skills

Reading blue prints for the past 24 years

Extremely intelligent in math, know how to braise with and with out oxygen acetylene tanks can operate backhoe, skid steer, fork lift, boom lift, and water trucks

Have installed gas systems with mega press, water lines with both expansion and crimp tools

I've plumbed projects in which I only installed cast iron, but I've worked with just about every other material there is in this trade From Red clay, lead and occum galvanized, stainless steel, PE Wardflex, 3" pex, all of the PVC family

I worked in almost conditions and situations or scenario we my trade was needed, such as, TIs, remodels, expansion projects, locating existing sewer lines, make safes for both avoiding restraints and conflicts with other trades Have threaded and welded 3" to 6" gas systems High, medium and low pressure systems Have read the IPC book and have one with me Very knowledgeable of code Multiple years of doing take offs and bidding man hours, plus redline when needed Produce professional installation in a efficient time line by laying out my crew and designating the proper people to an assignment or task to complete with confidence to avoid doing work twice Leadership, dispersing, training, evaluating, and dismissing my plumbers when needed to keep producing and avoid mishaps Communicating with everyone to assure I can do what is needed at that time I am a working foreman, in which I'll do the paperwork, the meetings, the pre-task forms, the punch list RFIs, change orders, logging incidents, broken or damaged sewed systems Inverted, material, all this while still in the ditch piping, on a ladder hanging pipe I work with my crew

Timeline

Foreman - GP Plumbing
01.2021 - 10.2023
Foreman - Aloha Plumbing and Mechanical
04.2012 - 12.2019
El Rio Neighborhood Center - GED, General Studies

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