Damien Abbott
Tooele
Summary
Dedicated plumbing professional with hands-on experience at Black Diamond Experts, skilled in fixture installation and plumbing repairs. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and client satisfaction through exceptional service. Adept at troubleshooting and maintaining plumbing systems, ensuring compliance with codes while minimizing downtime for clients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Plumber
Black Diamond Experts
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted licensed plumbers in installation and repair of plumbing systems.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Maintained clean workspaces during all phases of projects, upholding company image while promoting a culture of professionalism within the team.
- Unclogged drains and replaced faulty fixtures to restore functionality to customer plumbing.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Increased overall work quality by regularly collaborating with colleagues to share knowledge and expertise in specialized areas of plumbing practice.
- Contributed to increasing referral business, delivering exceptional customer service during each interaction.
- Facilitated prompt completion of emergency repair jobs, minimizing downtime for clients experiencing critical plumbing issues.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Reduced callback rates by performing thorough quality checks on completed work before leaving job sites.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Operated heavy equipment including excavators and skidsteers
- Shot liners and cleaned pipes with tow behind hydrojetter
- Dig crew and towing experience
Plumbing Apprentice
Abbott Plumbing
11.2021 - 06.2022
- Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Safely handled tools and equipment in large-scale projects.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work environment for plumbing tasks.
Apprentice Plumber
MCM Plumbing
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Followed safety practices and procedures to reduce on-site risks.
- Installed plumbing systems and fixtures in residential and commercial properties.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Facilitated prompt completion of emergency repair jobs, minimizing downtime for clients experiencing critical plumbing issues.
Plumbing Apprentice
Abbott Plumbing
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Increased efficiency of pipe installations by accurately measuring, cutting, threading, and assembling materials as needed.
- Followed safety practices with tools and general behaviors to prevent accidents and safeguard equipment.
- Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from lead plumber.
- Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
- Removed old sinks, toilets, and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Unclogged sinks and toilets for customers using tools and drain cleaners.
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on plumbing systems, preventing potential failures.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and courteous service.
- Supported emergency plumbing services, addressing urgent issues with speed and precision.
Education
High School Diploma -
Atwater Valley
Atwater, CA05-2018
Skills
- Hand and power tools
- Fixture installation
- Piping installation
- Pipe threading
- Plumbing repairs
- Drain cleaning
- Water heater installation
- Soldering
- Gas line installation
- Valve repair
- Pipe installation
- Plumbing troubleshooting
- Backflow prevention
- Pressure testing
- Plumbing code compliance
- Pipe insulation
- Ventilation systems
- Systems maintenance
- Plumbing material selection
- Septic systems
- Fixture repair
- Water heater maintenance
- Installation of plumbing systems
- Pipe assembly
- Water treatment systems
- Plumbing installation
- Sewer and domestic water lines
- Preventive Maintenance
- Water system
- Maintenance
- Site excavation
- Basic repairs
- Measurements
- Pipe replacement
- Valve and coupling fitting
- Problem-solving
- Heavy lifting
- Team collaboration
- Drainage repair
- Plumbing
- Decision-making
- Water pressure assessment
- Residential plumbing
- Codes compliance
- Plumbing fixture installation
Certification
- Plumbing License - 2021-2025
Timeline
Apprentice Plumber
Black Diamond Experts
06.2022 - Current
Plumbing Apprentice
Abbott Plumbing
11.2021 - 06.2022
Apprentice Plumber
MCM Plumbing
02.2020 - 01.2021
Plumbing Apprentice
Abbott Plumbing
08.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Atwater Valley
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