Dennis Alvarenga
Miami Gardens,FL
Summary
Hardworking and reliable Master Plumber with strong ability in leadership and communication. Offering 25plus years of experience in plumbing installation and irrigation design build expertise. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Automatic Irrigation LLC
Miami Gardens, FL
03.2014 - Current
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping required for installation projects.
- Constructed foundations for large industrial equipment that require special plumbing connections.
- Provided emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
- Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
- Calculated costs associated with labor and materials needed for each project.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as flushing out drainpipes or cleaning out grease traps.
- Researched current industry standards so that all installations are compliant with applicable regulations.
- Visited customer sites to assess their needs and provide estimates for repair jobs.
- Followed safety protocols while working in hazardous environments such as septic tanks or gas lines.
- Assisted apprentices with learning basic skills such as soldering pipes or installing valves.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Used power tools to create assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and used alternative methods in emergency situations.
- Studied building plans and other materials to determine work aids required and proper installation sequences.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Completed walk-throughs of completed systems to verify code adherence.
- Prepared project bids and gathered parts, labor and equipment needed for projects.
- Supervised staff and evaluated work performance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Behavior
Miami Dade College
Miami, FL04-1997
Bachelor of Arts - Civil Engineering
College of Arts Science And Technology
Kingston Jamaica05-1988
Skills
- Project Planning
- Excellent Communication
- Analytical
- Leadership
- Task Prioritization
- Maintenance & Repair
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Multitasking
Sample of completed jobs
- Banyan Ridge, Miami FL. Complete plumbing and irrigation systems. 3/1999-5/2001
- Blue Waters Resort, Soldiers Bay, Antigua W.I. Complete new irrigation system, design build water treatment systems and sewer processing systems. 11/2016-8/2018
- NOBU Barbuda, Barbuda W.I. Plumbing installation and repairs, design build irrigation sytems, design build water supply to include pump and pressure system. 2/2022-8/2022
Timeline
Owner
Automatic Irrigation LLC
03.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Human Behavior
Miami Dade College
Bachelor of Arts - Civil Engineering
College of Arts Science And Technology