Samuel Pennington
Fennville
Summary
Detailed Foreman skilled in planning, assigning and directing work tasks. Team-oriented professional with strong commitment to maintaining safe, clean job sites. Dedicated to quality and clear communication.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
WMCI Teacher
West Michigan construction institute
Grand Rapids
01.2021 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans for construction and trade skills education.
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions in various construction techniques.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments and practical demonstrations.
- Collaborated with industry professionals to enhance curriculum relevance.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to students pursuing vocational careers.
- Organized workshops to promote safety practices in construction environments.
- Integrated technology into lessons to enhance learning experiences.
- Communicated effectively with students and parents regarding academic performance.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Journeyman foreman
DHE
Grandville
04.2015 - Current
- Installed plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings for DHE clients.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues and provided effective solutions in various settings.
- Operated plumbing tools and equipment safely during service calls and installations.
- Collaborated with contractors to ensure timely completion of plumbing projects.
- Trained apprentices on plumbing techniques and safety protocols at DHE.
- Organized jobs from start to finish by delegating daily job duties and assessing completed tasks.
- Ordered parts needed for repairs from suppliers when necessary.
- Assisted in training apprentices in proper installation methods and safety procedures.
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems to meet customer requirements.
- Replaced worn or broken fixtures with new ones.
- Worked closely with contractors on large-scale construction projects involving multiple tradespeople.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to plumbing work.
Pipefitter Foreman
Allied mechanical services
Grand Rapids
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Supervised pipefitting installations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated work schedules for pipefitting teams to optimize efficiency.
- Inspected completed work for compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
- Evaluated blueprints, diagrams, drawings and other specifications to plan layouts for piping systems.
- Ensured all piping systems met industry standards and codes for quality assurance.
- Coordinated with other tradespeople such as welders, electricians, plumbers when necessary.
- Provided technical guidance when needed during the installation process.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Threaded and installed pipe using pipe wrench and dies.
- Observed safe work rules and utilized fall protection and PPE.
Apprentice Plumber
Action plumbing
Wayland
08.2000 - 10.2004
- Installed plumbing fixtures and systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Assisted journeyman plumbers with repairs and maintenance tasks daily.
- Followed safety protocols while handling tools and equipment on job sites.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to promote safety and organization.
- Learned proper techniques for soldering and pipe fitting under supervision.
- Assisted journeyman plumbers in performing repairs and maintenance on pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
- Cleaned up job sites at the end of each shift to ensure a safe working environment for others.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent and soldering materials.
- Installed valves, hangers and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed water heaters according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Utilized hand tools such as wrenches and saws during installation process.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, furnaces, grills following safety protocols.
- Determined right tools and equipment needed to successfully complete jobs.
Education
Riverview High School
Warsaw, OHSkills
- Problem solving
- Plumbing installation
- Project management
- Customer service
- Team coordination
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Tool maintenance
- Material ordering
- Materials management
- Heavy lifting
- Worksite safety
- Crew supervision
- Equipment operation
- Attention to detail
- Crew leadership
- Customer relations
- Conflict resolution
- Hand and power tools
- Schematics and blueprints
- Project leadership
- Decision-making
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dimensions and measurements
Timeline
WMCI Teacher
West Michigan construction institute
01.2021 - Current
Journeyman foreman
DHE
04.2015 - Current
Pipefitter Foreman
Allied mechanical services
01.2005 - 01.2015
Apprentice Plumber
Action plumbing
08.2000 - 10.2004
Riverview High School