Deron Farrell
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Skilled journeyman plumber with extensive experience in system installation and troubleshooting. Committed to ensuring compliance with safety regulations and delivering high-quality workmanship. I have run schools , prisons,county and city buildings,low rise and high rise projects I have worked on gold mines in Alaska to a school in Russia.From Chillers to urinals and everything inbetween.
Dedicated journeyman plumber recognized for strong blueprint reading and project management skills. Experienced in mentoring apprentices and collaborating with contractors to achieve timely project completion while adhering to local plumbing codes.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
Cornell Plumbing & Heating
Tacoma, WA
06.2023 - 03.2026
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues using specialized tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
- Ensured compliance with local plumbing codes and safety regulations.
- Mentored apprentice plumbers in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of plumbing systems in new construction projects.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Journeyman Plumber
Brottonia Mechanical
Poulsbo, WA
01.2021 - 12.2023
- Conducted routine maintenance and inspections to prevent system failures.
- Assisted in training apprentices on plumbing techniques and best practices.
- Streamlined workflow processes to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Resolved customer complaints by providing effective solutions in a timely manner.
Journeyman Plumber
DSL Builders
Eugene, OR
02.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Solved complex plumbing problems by leveraging extensive knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in the trade.
- Reduced project costs by accurately estimating materials and labor required for plumbing installations and repairs.
Journeyman Plumber
Chinook Plumbing
Port Orchard, WA
01.2010 - 01.2018
Journeyman Plumber
Robison Mechanical
Bremerton, WA
01.2000 - 01.2010
Journeyman Plumber
University Mechanical Contractors Inc.
Seattle, WA
01.1998 - 01.2000
Journeyman Plumber
Alaska Mechanical
Anchorage, AK
01.1994 - 01.1998
Apprentice Plumber
Silverdale Plumbing
Silverdale ,WA
01.1990 - 01.1994
Education
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School
Port Orchard, WA06-1990
Skills
- Gas line installation
- Blueprint reading
- Pipe threading
- Fixture installation
- Commercial construction experience
- Troubleshooting
- Venting systems
- Pressure testing
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Water distribution systems
- Residential construction
- Pipe insulation
- Pump installation
- System troubleshooting
- Plumbing
- Waste system installation
- Pipe grooving
- Backflow prevention
- Potable water systems
- Manual rigging installation
- Pipe welding
- Hydronic heating
- Water treatment
- Plumbing codes
- Staff management
- HVAC
- Preventative maintenance
- Pipe bending
- Silver and soft solder expert
- Equipment operation
- Codes compliance
- Gas piping
- ISO drawing interpretation
- Commercial plumbing
- Commercial and residential jobs
- Pipe fitting
Certification
- Washington Plumbing License - [Timeframe]Washington
- Alaska Plumbing License [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- Medical Gas Certified [Job Title], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
Cornell Plumbing & Heating
06.2023 - 03.2026
Journeyman Plumber
Brottonia Mechanical
01.2021 - 12.2023
Journeyman Plumber
DSL Builders
02.2018 - 01.2021
Journeyman Plumber
Chinook Plumbing
01.2010 - 01.2018
Journeyman Plumber
Robison Mechanical
01.2000 - 01.2010
Journeyman Plumber
University Mechanical Contractors Inc.
01.1998 - 01.2000
Journeyman Plumber
Alaska Mechanical
01.1994 - 01.1998
Apprentice Plumber
Silverdale Plumbing
01.1990 - 01.1994
High School Diploma -
South Kitsap High School