Ethan Hatcher
Lake City
Summary
Skilled in all aspects of plumbing, pipefitting, and site management with comprehensive knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial systems. Possess strong technical abilities in installation, maintenance, and repair coupled with problem-solving skills to ensure efficient operation and system reliability. Demonstrated capability to lead projects to successful completion while ensuring adherence to safety standards and codes. Enhanced system performance and customer satisfaction through proactive service and quality workmanship.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Plumber
Comfort Temp Heating And Cooling
Gainesville
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies needed for daily operations and placed orders when necessary.
- Enforced company policies regarding safe working practices among employees.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA guidelines while performing tasks related to plumbing work.
- Lead crews in performing daily tasks and maintaining deadlines.
- Regularly performed quality control and analysis of progress and productivity.
- Routinely red blueprints plans and coordination data and communicated that information to the team.
- Inspected plumbing systems to ensure code compliance and safety regulations were met.
- Scheduled and coordinated plumbing repairs with other trades personnel when necessary.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of all equipment used by plumbers to ensure proper functioning.
- Performed emergency repairs on broken pipes, clogged drains, and malfunctioning fixtures.
- Prepared reports detailing job progress as well as any issues that may have arisen during the course of the project.
- Assisted in developing cost estimates for proposed projects based on labor costs and material expenses.
- Troubleshot complex problems related to water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and drainage systems.
- Ensured all work performed by staff was completed according to company standards.
- Coordinated activities with outside contractors to complete projects on time and within budget constraints.
- Supervised, trained, and evaluated plumbers in the performance of their duties.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Estimated time and material costs to include in project plans.
- Set up, program and run Trimble machine.
- Medgas certified
D&D DM
N/A
Lake City
06.2015 - Current
- Communicated effectively and efficiently with other players at the table to convey abstract thoughts and ideas clearly.
- Created spreadsheets and outlines using Microsoft Office Google Docs and Google Sheets. (One such spreadsheet automatically calculates damage taken, experience gained, money earned/spent and bonuses from miscellaneous skills Etc.)
- Efficiently and effectively managed time distribution as well as player involvement to facilitate good communication and an enjoyable experience.
- Kept detailed notes, Maps, diagrams and financial data in the campaign as well as character backstories.
Plumber
CCS
Gainesville
02.2015 - 11.2023
- Assisted apprentices with learning basic skills such as soldering pipes or installing valves.
- Provided emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
- Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping required for installation projects.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Researched current industry standards so that all installations are compliant with applicable regulations.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Calculated costs associated with labor and materials needed for each project.
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
Lead Metal Stud Framer
Versa-wal inc.
Tallahassee
06.2007 - 02.2015
- Fitted insulation materials between the wall cavities and secured them with adhesive tape.
- Ensured adherence to building codes related to fire resistance ratings of structural elements.
- Repaired damaged sections of metal framework using welding machines or hand tools.
- Installed metal studs, tracks, channels and bridging according to blueprints.
- Utilized ladders or scaffolding platforms when working at heights above ground level.
- Built interior walls by connecting the metal studs together with self-tapping screws.
- Checked for accuracy of measurements on all completed projects before handing them over to clients.
- Assembled ceiling grids and installed them in commercial buildings.
- Provided guidance and training to apprentices on proper installation techniques for metal framing systems.
- Assisted in loading and unloading tools and equipment from vehicles onto job sites.
- Maintained a clean work area at all times by sweeping up any debris that may have accumulated during construction process.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates on projects being worked on.
- Cut drywall sheets and positioned them over the steel frames of the structure.
- Measured and cut metal studs to specified dimensions using power saws.
- Studied blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine layout of work.
- Attached metal corner beads at corners of walls prior to applying plaster mix.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of materials from delivery trucks.
- Applied plaster to interior walls for a decorative finish.
- Performed minor carpentry tasks related to installation of drywalls such as framing doors and windows.
- Inspected completed work for defects such as cracks, unevenness, dents.
- Operated forklifts or cranes when lifting large pieces of drywall onto ceilings or upper floors.
- Repaired damaged drywall sections due to water leakage or other causes.
- Filled joints with joint compound and taped the seams between drywall sheets.
- Mixed plaster compounds according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Used power tools such as drills, saws to cut holes in walls for electrical wiring or plumbing lines.
- Finished surfaces by sanding, spackling, texturing, and painting them.
- Installed drywall panels on walls and ceilings using screws, nails, or adhesives.
- Used hand tools such as trowels, broad knives or spatulas to apply sealing compound to holes and cracks.
- Completed drywall finish work with exceptional quality and efficiency.
- Scheduled breaks for employees throughout the day to maintain productivity levels.
- Supervised the installation of drywall on commercial and residential projects.
- Identified areas where efficiency could be improved in terms of time or cost savings.
- Implemented cost-saving strategies while maintaining high quality standards.
- Ordered materials, tools, and supplies needed for jobsite operations.
- Reported any incidents or accidents that occurred during work hours immediately.
- Provided guidance on how to best utilize resources such as manpower, equipment, and materials.
- Maintained accurate records regarding labor costs, material usage, and project completion dates.
- Managed the daily activities of a team of 15 drywall installers and finishers.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure job progress met deadlines.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between customers over unsatisfactory workmanship issues.
- Conducted weekly safety meetings with crew members to reinforce safety protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster
Scranton, PA11-2006
Skills
- Blueprint interpretation
- Water heater installation
- Fixture repair and replacement
- Pipe installation expertise
- Pump installation and repair
- Gas line installation
- Energy efficiency solutions
- Plumbing code compliance
- Backflow prevention
- Leak detection
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Commercial plumbing experience
- Residential plumbing experience
- Pressure testing
- Plumbing inspection
- Construction materials
- Subcontractor coordination
- Quantity takeoffs
- Document control
- Building codes
- Scope review
- Scheduling expertise
- Material procurement
- Construction management
- Presentation development
- Mathematical problem-solving
- Commercial construction experience
- Project planning
- Drywalling
- Vendor relationships
- Equipment coordination
- Workload planning
- Quality controls
- Crew oversight
- Site monitoring
- OSHA compliance
- Inspections experience
- Materials coordination
- Meeting schedule deadlines
- Specification reading
- Construction software
- Report writing
- Construction scheduling
- Task delegation
- Company safety policies
- Task prioritization
- Medgas certified
Timeline
Lead Plumber
Comfort Temp Heating And Cooling
11.2023 - Current
D&D DM
N/A
06.2015 - Current
Plumber
CCS
02.2015 - 11.2023
Lead Metal Stud Framer
Versa-wal inc.
06.2007 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster