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Hector Hernandez

El Paso,TX

Summary

Hardworking and highly skilled licensed journeyman plumber, offering proven expertise in completing gas and water line installations with high-quality work. Efficiently cut and fabricate pieces to finalize designs. Excellent technical, project management and decision-making abilities developed over 15 years of plumbing experience.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Journeyman Plumber

Jeff's Westside Plumbing
El Paso, TX
10.2007 - Current
  • THE BELOW MENTIONED IS PERFORMED AT RESIDENTIAL HOMES AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES:
  • Install regular & tankless water heaters, drain pipes and water supply lines.
  • Run gas lines to new roof units for HVAC companies.
  • Use jack hammer to repair leaks under the foundation,
  • Communicate with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements, upgrades of plumbing equipment and provide invoice.
  • Prepare project bids, gathered parts, labor and equipment needed for projects.
  • Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
  • Unstop drain or sewer lines using the 100ft cable sewer machine.
  • Troubleshoot and install gas, hot and cold water lines along with sprinkler systems, water softeners and reverse osmosis.
  • Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
  • Pressure test gas piping systems with air pressure to detect gas leaks.
  • Troubleshoot, install swamp coolers and heaters.
  • Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
  • Remodel kitchens and bathrooms by efficiently installing toilets, bidets, bath tubs, body sprayers, vanity sinks and plumbing fixtures.

Plumbing Apprentice

Santillan Plumbing
Las Cruces, NM
06.2005 - 10.2007
  • Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters and drills on daily basis.
  • Arranged and transported supplies needed for individual plumbing jobs and unloaded truck upon arrival.
  • Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
  • Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
  • Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under plumber supervision.
  • Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
  • Determined right tools and equipment needed to successfully complete jobs.
  • Tested and identified pipe leaks with air and water pressure gauges under plumber supervision.
  • Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact installation specifications.

Education

GED -

EPCC
El Paso, TX.
04.2014

Skills

  • Licensed journeyman plumber from the Texas State Board Of Plumbing License # 46698 -Exp 04/30/2024
  • Experienced with : Pipe wrenches, pliers, crescents, jack hammer, back hoe tractor, concrete saw cutter and power tools
  • Using soldering techniques
  • Accessing confined spaces
  • Equipment safety
  • Physical stamina
  • Blueprint reading
  • Good mechanical aptitude
  • Exceptional problem solver
  • System Troubleshooting
  • Pipe installation
  • Plumbing code knowledge
  • Water Heater Installation

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Journeyman Plumber

Jeff's Westside Plumbing
10.2007 - Current

Plumbing Apprentice

Santillan Plumbing
06.2005 - 10.2007

GED -

EPCC
Hector Hernandez