Israel Ortega
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable General Foreman well-versed in leading crews to complete jobs within tight deadlines. Delegates assignments, manages schedules and coordinates resources. Excellent planning and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
UPW Foreman
Charter Mechanical
09.2023 - Current
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with code.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Verified completed projects met approved time and quality.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Trained new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Handled issues with relative ease by implementing best practices and applying critical thinking skills to find best solutions.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
- Managing,planning and executing precise operations with zero injuries or downtime, managing various project through-out base build,sub-fab and fab using cranes and forklifts to maneuver equipment during critical lifts.
- Monitored usage of supplies and materials to establish cost effective operations.
- Evaluated incoming materials for quality and amounts ordered.
- Conducted monthly meetings with employees to discuss safety issues, status and development.
Tool Install Foreman
Kinetics Systems
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Trained workers in proper methods, equipment operation and safety procedures.
- Inspected equipment and tools used for safe operation.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- field routed process pipe systems to accommodate other trades and pipe/system specifications.
- planned,coordinated and executed design,fabrication,installation and welding on various different systems throughout clean sub-fab and fab.
- trained and kept crew up to date on cleanroom protocols and procedures.
- ensured all high purity systems being installed were kept to the up most purity/cleanliness as possible to avoid any downtime.
- worked with various piping materials ex: polypro,pvdf,schedule 80pvc,316 and 304 stainless.EP tubing,BA tubing,AP tubing, dual containment/coax lines etc:
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Kept watchful eye on equipment inventories, optimizing work readiness and aligning supplies with specifications for each job.
- Managed efficient teams of up to 20 employees.
- Monitored equipment, tools and system upgrades to compile data into detailed reports for upper management.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction ratings by motivating team members to strengthen quality and increase productivity.
- Shrunk knowledge gaps with ongoing training and close employee mentoring for new and less experienced team members.
Licensed Journeyman Plumber/Tool Install Foreman
Southland Industries
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- managed/lead a 10 man crew on tool install
- worked on various chemical and plumbing drain projects throughout base build,sub-fab and fab.
- worked with various types of high purity tubing: fabricating,installing, orbital welding and testing.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Kept detailed job records using software to maintain up-to-date filing system.
Licensed Journeyman Plumber
Rk Mechanical
08.2015 - 12.2016
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components .
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and cooling systems.
Plumber
TD Industries
05.2014 - 07.2015
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
Plumber
Interstate Mechanical Corporation
06.2012 - 05.2014
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Used to fit valves, couplings and assemblies to tanks and
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZHigh School -
Moon Valley High School
Phoenix, AZ06.2012
Skills
- Arizona Licensed Plumber
- Able to read blueprints and schematics
- Plumbing/drains/chemical drains
- Troubleshooting/correcting
- Knowledgeable in clean room environment
- Safety and compliance/clean room protocol
- Equipment operation
- Manual rigging installation
- Production and Processing
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- High purity fabrication and planning
- Remodels and new construction
- Construction Management
Timeline
UPW Foreman
Charter Mechanical
09.2023 - Current
Tool Install Foreman
Kinetics Systems
01.2023 - 09.2023
Licensed Journeyman Plumber/Tool Install Foreman
Southland Industries
01.2017 - 11.2022
Licensed Journeyman Plumber
Rk Mechanical
08.2015 - 12.2016
Plumber
TD Industries
05.2014 - 07.2015
Plumber
Interstate Mechanical Corporation
06.2012 - 05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Management
Glendale Community College
High School -
Moon Valley High School
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