Denna Straub
North Hollywood,CA
Summary
Licensed Plumber talented at working on large projects, challenging environments, and complex piping systems. Works hard to define project deadlines. Extensive knowledge of safety and regulatory compliance, quality control and project management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
DAWSONS
03.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Streamlined project completion with efficient scheduling, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of plumbing systems in new construction projects.
- Improved system performance by conducting thorough inspections, preventative maintenance, and timely repairs on various plumbing systems.
- Mentored apprentice plumbers in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
- Solved complex plumbing problems by leveraging extensive knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in the trade.
- Minimized water damage during emergencies with rapid diagnosis and repair of leaks or burst pipes.
Plumber
Anderson's Commercial Plumbing
03.2021 - 03.2023
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing preventative maintenance plans for clients'' plumbing systems.
- Ensured safety compliance during all projects, adhering to strict industry regulations and guidelines.
- Delivered high-quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations on completed jobs.
- Collaborated with other trade professionals such as electricians and HVAC technicians during multi-faceted construction projects to ensure seamless integration of services.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Upgraded outdated plumbing systems to modern standards enhancing functionality while increasing property value for clients.
- Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship throughout all stages of plumbing installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with [Tool] and [Tool].
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
Journeyman Plumber
Tradesman International
05.2020 - 03.2021
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly identifying and resolving plumbing issues in residential and commercial properties.
- Reduced project costs by accurately estimating materials and labor required for plumbing installations and repairs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Streamlined project completion with efficient scheduling, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
Journeyman Plumber/Installer
EcoWater Systems
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Installed water softener systems, reverse osmosis water filter systems, water heaters
- Set-up wireless remote system for customers to monitor their water systems
- Piping for whole home filtration
- Estimated jobs and light sales.
Journeyman Plumber
PV&C
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Layout and installed hangers for 3”-4” and 5” cast iron pipe for drain lines
- Installed 2'' water lines to water heater, condensation lines shut off valves, check valves and 2” vent lines.
Journeyman Plumber
VHL
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Installed toilets, sinks, faucets, cafeteria sinks and drains
- Backflow valve 4” main water line for cafeteria
- Installed hot water return lines, check valves
- Installed gas lines to outside heaters and all restaurant equipment.
Journeyman Plumber
Ocean Park Mechanical
06.2017 - 11.2017
- Worked on high rise buildings installing cast iron water & vent, installation of PEX pipe waterlines
- Overseeing a crew of 5 apprentices
- Quality Control at multiple locations.
Journeyman Plumber
Tradesmen's International
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Installing copper water lines and condensations lines for medical offices for Los Angeles Unified School District.
Maintenance Plumber
L.A.S.U.D
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Installing, maintaining and repairing equipment, devices and fixtures such as vacuum breakers, backflow devices, gas appliance safety controls, gas piping to stream tables, plumbing fixtures, drains, sinks, sump pumps, water heaters and showers
- Working from blueprints and sketches.
Journeyman Plumber
AMPAM Parks Mechanical Inc
01.2015 - 11.2016
- Running and installing CPVC pipe main water lines and branch lines to residential units
- Running and installing cast iron pipe
- Waste vent and overflow, main lines for all the toilets and sinks for each unit in 5-7 floors.
Journeyman Plumber
Delta Mechanical
05.2014 - 10.2014
- Plumbing installation, maintenance and repair
- Steam, water and natural gas distribution system maintenance
- Developed and implemented planned maintenance programs
- Created as-builts for the job.
Video Technician
Impact Video
05.2011 - 05.2014
- Perform minor repairs and routine cleaning of video equipment
- Tests all video equipment for shipping out to locations
- Set up and tear down of video equipment for trade shows.
Plumber
Local Union 761 Plumbers & Fitters
08.2008 - 04.2010
- Assembled, installed and repaired pipes, fitting and fixtures for heating, water and drainage systems
- Design, layout and install Medical waster lines as well as vacuum and return air.
Education
Plumbing
North Valley Occupational School
San Fernando, CA06.2010
Skills
- ANSI, ASME and PFI code knowledge, Blueprint fluency, custom plumbing systems, drainage systems install and repair, air and water piping system, independent worker, layout, natural gas, power tools, quality control, safety, trouble shooting, material preparation, self-motivated, team player, product testing inspection reviews and conflict resolution
- Pipefitting Procedures
- Drainage Repair
- Skilled With Both Hand and Power Tools
- Commercial Construction Experience
- Equipment Monitoring
- Troubleshooting
- Plumbing
- Quality Assurance
- Piping Installation
- Hand and Power Tools
- Blueprint Reading
- Plumbing Repairs
- Licensed Pipefitter
- Pipe bending
- Pipe threading
- Pressure testing
- Waste system installation
- Pipe welding
- Plumbing tools usage
- Plumbing materials knowledge
- Pipe tapping
- Preventative maintenance
- Gas line installation
- Plumbing safety
- Water treatment
- Pipe freezing
- Water heater installation
- System troubleshooting
- Fixture repair
- Pipe hanger installation
- Pipe wrapping
- Pipe installation
- Pipe reaming
- Pipe measuring
- Pipe grooving
- Pipe tracing
- Water softener installation
- Valve installation
- Venting systems
- Pipe joining
- Pipe testing
- Pipe fabrication
- Pipe fitting
- Cross-connection control
- Drainage systems
- Plumbing code knowledge
- Fixture installation
- Pipe insulation
- Backflow prevention
- Pump installation
- Leak detection
- Pipe soldering
- Drainage Systems Repair
- Codes Compliance
- Blueprints
- Estimate Preparation
- System Testing
- Equipment Operation
- Detail Oriented
- Plumbing Fixture Installation
- Safety Protocols
- Decision-Making
- Commercial Plumbing
- Inventory Management
- Building Code Regulations
- Service Reporting
- Material Prepping
- Quality Control
- Pipe cutting
- Silver and Soft Solder Expert
- Commercial and Residential Jobs
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
DAWSONS
03.2023 - Current
Plumber
Anderson's Commercial Plumbing
03.2021 - 03.2023
Journeyman Plumber
Tradesman International
05.2020 - 03.2021
Journeyman Plumber/Installer
EcoWater Systems
10.2019 - 04.2020
Journeyman Plumber
PV&C
11.2018 - 01.2019
Journeyman Plumber
VHL
05.2018 - 09.2018
Journeyman Plumber
Ocean Park Mechanical
06.2017 - 11.2017
Journeyman Plumber
Tradesmen's International
04.2017 - 06.2017
Maintenance Plumber
L.A.S.U.D
11.2016 - 01.2017
Journeyman Plumber
AMPAM Parks Mechanical Inc
01.2015 - 11.2016
Journeyman Plumber
Delta Mechanical
05.2014 - 10.2014
Video Technician
Impact Video
05.2011 - 05.2014
Plumber
Local Union 761 Plumbers & Fitters
08.2008 - 04.2010
Plumbing
North Valley Occupational School
Similar Profiles
Haley BenderHaley Bender
Server at J.B. Dawsons Restaurant and BarServer at J.B. Dawsons Restaurant and Bar
Mackenzie AirdMackenzie Aird
Arborist Assistant at Dawsons Tree ServiceArborist Assistant at Dawsons Tree Service
Andrew Robert WickhamAndrew Robert Wickham
Mill Relining Technician/Operator at Dawsons EngineeringMill Relining Technician/Operator at Dawsons Engineering