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Drew Valdivia

Anaheim,CA

Summary

With over 22 years of hands-on experience in plumbing and mechanical projects, I bring a comprehensive skill set encompassing water distribution, waste and vent installation, and system design. I am proficient in interpreting flow diagrams for water treatment systems and implementing seismic engineered bracing, I excel in quality control inspections, developing customized inspection tools, checklists, and QAQC documentation standards. I have successfully managed a Total Station Layout department, overseen maintenance, training, and scheduling, while also serving as a safety manager, ensuring compliance, hiring, and crew development. Leading teams of up to 20, I foster a collaborative environment to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule. My commitment is to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance installation quality and streamline communication, driving project success and client satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumbing Foreman

Murray Company
Anaheim, USA
01.2009 - Current
  • With over 22 years of hands-on experience in plumbing and mechanical projects, I bring a comprehensive skill set encompassing water distribution, waste and vent installation, and system design.
  • I am proficient in interpreting flow diagrams for water treatment systems and implementing seismic engineered bracing.
  • I excel in quality control inspections, developing customized inspection tools, checklists, and QAQC documentation standards.
  • I have successfully managed a Total Station Layout department, overseen maintenance, training, and scheduling, while also serving as a safety manager, ensuring compliance, hiring, and crew development.
  • Leading teams of up to 20, I foster a collaborative environment to deliver high-quality outcomes on schedule.
  • My commitment is to leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance installation quality and streamline communication, driving project success and client satisfaction.

Education

UA A&J Journeyman Training -

CPMCA Growing and Developing Supervisor Program -

ITP (UA Instructors Training Program) -

Public speaking, effective instruction, lesson planning

Washtenaw Community College
Michigan

Skills

  • Water distribution
  • Waste installation
  • Quality control
  • Total station layout
  • Team leadership
  • Safety management
  • Seismic bracing
  • System design
  • Project management
  • Client communication
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Training development
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Crew management
  • Material ordering
  • Pipe bending
  • Pipe installation
  • Construction management
  • Backflow prevention
  • Forklift operation
  • Commercial plumbing
  • Fixture installation
  • Plumbing codes
  • Gas line installation
  • Pipe threading
  • Water heater installation
  • Plumbing layout
  • Valve repair
  • Leak detection
  • Parts fabrication
  • Job coordination
  • Strategic planning
  • Installation planning
  • Pipe welding
  • Project planning
  • Project scheduling
  • Preventative maintenance
  • Risk mitigation
  • Inspect job sites
  • Written communication
  • Analytical skills
  • Self motivation
  • Heavy lifting
  • Multitasking and prioritization
  • Building Material Knowledge
  • Lockout and tagout
  • Site inspection
  • Self control and integrity
  • Dependable and hardworking
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Continuous improvement
  • Teamwork
  • Stress tolerance
  • Analytical thinking
  • Video conferencing
  • Adaptability
  • Inventory management
  • Physical strength and stamina
  • Labor cost control
  • Willingness to learn
  • Staff training
  • Budget management

Projects

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center AHSP, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, Hathaway Dinwiddie, $21M, 01/01/13, Plumbing, HVAC, Preconstruction, Design, Fabrication, Design-Assist, GMP, OSHPD, LEED Gold Kaiser Permanente LAMC Sunset, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, Whiting Turner, $12M, $6.6M, 01/01/14, Plumbing, HVAC, Civil, 3D/BIM, Detailing, Fabrication, Installation, Design-Assist, GMP, OSHPD Kaiser Permanente MOB Murrieta, Murrieta, Murrieta, CA, Pankow Builders, $2.2M, 01/01/17, Plumbing, Preconstruction, Lump Sum, LEED Silver Huntington Memorial Hospital MRI Remodel, Pasadena, Pasadena, CA Rancho Los Amigos Rehabilitation Center, Downey, Downey, CA, McCarthy Builders, $27M, 01/01/20, Plumbing, HVAC Dry/Wet, Site Utilities, Design Engineering, Preconstruction, 3D/BIM, Design-Build, Lump Sum Kaiser Permanente Central, San Diego, San Diego, CA, Hensel Phelps, $55M, 01/01/17, Plumbing, HVAC, General Engineering, Design Engineering, Fabrication, Installation, General Contracting, OSHPD, LEED Gold OC Great Park Sports Park, Irvine, Irvine, CA, $2.1M, 01/01/16, Plumbing, Design-Build, Lump Sum Academy Square, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, Hathaway Dinwiddie, $3.4M, Plumbing, Design Engineering, Preconstruction, Design-Build, Lump Sum, LEED Gold Residential Tower, Webcor Builders, $4.2M, Plumbing, Design Engineering, Preconstruction, Design-Build, Lump Sum, LEED Gold 888 Grand Hope Residential Lofts, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, Suffolk Construction, $11.9M, 01/01/18, Plumbing, Design Engineering, GMP Century Plaza Hotel & Residences, Century City, Century City, CA, Webcor Builders, $36.3M, 01/01/19, Plumbing, Engineering, 3D/BIM, Detailing, Fabrication, Installation, Design-Build, Lump Sum Kaiser Permanente Downey Tower II, Downey, Downey, CA Scripps Health Tower II, Not specified, Not specified, Not specified

Industry Affiliations

  • A&J Training Trimble Total Station Layout Instructor
  • A&J Training Drawing 1 & 2 Substitute Instructor
  • Local 398 Apprenticeship Committee Member
  • Local 398 Executive Board Member
  • Local 398 Recording Secretary
  • Local 398 Examining Board Member

Certifications Registrations

  • ASME IX Brazer BTS15 (1.5")
  • ASSE 6010 Installer
  • Journey Level Plumber
  • Journey Level Steamfitter/Pipe Fitter
  • OSHA 30
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Heat Illness Prevention
  • Fu Seal
  • PVDG Socket Fusion

Timeline

Plumbing Foreman

Murray Company
01.2009 - Current

UA A&J Journeyman Training -

CPMCA Growing and Developing Supervisor Program -

ITP (UA Instructors Training Program) -

Public speaking, effective instruction, lesson planning

Washtenaw Community College
Drew Valdivia