Gina Piazza
Summary
Dedicated plumbing professional, well rounded and skilled in piping installations of every kind. Known for strong teamwork, being thorough and dependable, working well with others and attention to detail, a positive attitude, and attains the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. A third generation plumber, who has no higher calling than the pride in her work and trade.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumber
Monterey Mechanical Company
8275 San Leandro St, Oakland, CA 94621
07.2023 - Current
- Work below ground, and in elevation as high as 80 feet.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Worked from drawings, sketches, or verbal instructions to install and modify plumbing systems.
- Certified in operating a boom lift, fork lift, and gradeall.
- Certified medical gas brazing
- Soldering
- HDPE fusion welding
- Welding structural supports
- pipefitting
- victaulic piping systems
- Lifting heavy material
- Operating heavy machinery
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Cleaned and maintained plumbing tools and equipment to reduce potential downtime.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Fabricated, repaired and maintained diverse piping systems according to project specifications.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Demonstrated adaptability in various work environments, from residential to commercial projects, successfully meeting diverse client needs.
- Increased overall work quality by regularly collaborating with colleagues to share knowledge and expertise in specialized areas of plumbing practice.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Used pipe wrenches, saws and drills safely to execute basic and complex plumbing tasks.
- Optimized workflow processes by creating clear communication channels between team members regarding project timelines, specifications, and updates.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
Plumber Apprentice
Trade Mark Industrial
Nashville, TN
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Underground piping
- Screw pipe
- Welded pipe
- Victaulic pipe
- PVC pipe
- fusion pipe
- Storm drain system
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Tested for leaks in new and repaired systems to verify functional and safe working condition.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Plumber Apprentice
Superior Electric/Mechanical
Nashville, TN
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
- Copper pro press
- Carbon steel pipe
- Threading pipe using threading machine
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Rigging on heavy material and large pipe
- Welding
- Victaulic pipe
- Underground pipe
- Boiler systems
- Screw pipe
- Operated fork lifts, gradealls, scissor lifts, and boom lifts
- Organized and moved materials from truck to job site to support project requirements.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Cosmetology School
Placerville, CA12.2015
High School Diploma -
Ponderosa High School
Shingle Springs, CA06.2015
Skills
- Working well with others
- Detail oriented
- Works well under high pressure situations
- Always consistent of showing up to work on time
- Soldering
- Brazing certified
- Team Collaboration
- Fork lift certified
- Boom lift certified
- Gradeall certified
- Piping installation
- Industrial Plumbing
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Certification
- OSHA
- Medical Gas brazing
- Fork lift operator
- Scissor lift operator
- Gradeall operator
- Boom lift operator
- HDPE Fusion piping
Timeline
Plumber
Monterey Mechanical Company
07.2023 - Current
Plumber Apprentice
Trade Mark Industrial
10.2021 - 05.2023
Plumber Apprentice
Superior Electric/Mechanical
07.2021 - 10.2021
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Cosmetology School
High School Diploma -
Ponderosa High School