John Bachus
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
Cedar Grove,IN
17
years of professional experience
Licensed Journeyman Plumber with 20+ years of experience in commercial, industrial, and healthcare facilities. Expertise in plumbing systems, pipefitting, welding, medical gas installation, and backflow prevention. Recognized for delivering safe, code-compliant projects on time, leading apprentices, and maintaining exceptional workmanship standards.
Work History
Lead Facilities Tech
10 Years 9 Months- Specialized in the installation and repair of pipefitting and plumbing systems, enhancing operational efficiency within a major healthcare facility.
- Performed annual backflow testing, organized paperwork, and addressed maintenance issues to uphold system functionality.
- Performed installation and ongoing maintenance of medical gas systems to uphold compliance with healthcare standards.
- Analyzed and rectified piping complications, overseeing parts acquisition to minimize impact on patient care environments.
- Facilitated collaboration between contractors and facility staff on renovation and infrastructure projects.
Journeyman Pipefitter / Welder
1 Year 9 Months- Executed mechanical construction for central utility plant installation at CCHMC 'T Tower'.
- Preformed data center CRAC unit project in healthcare facility, achieving timely delivery while upholding rigorous quality benchmarks.
- Conducted precision welding operations on carbon and stainless steel piping to ensure structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.
Journeyman Plumber / Welder
2 Years 1 Month- Specialized in precision brazing techniques for the installation of new copper air main components in building infrastructure.
- Specialized in TIG welding techniques for stainless steel water mains, focusing on precision and quality in construction.
- Guided apprentices through mentorship, fostering skill development and professional growth.
Journeyman Plumber / Welder
2 Years 10 Months- Specialized in welding gas main and piping infrastructure, contributing to operational efficiency at Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati.
- Executed installation of plumbing systems, focusing on meeting compliance standards for healthcare and institutional facilities.
- Collaborated with multiple trades to ensure accurate installation based on detailed blueprint specifications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Plumbing / Pipefitting / Welding
- Five year vocational program
- Credits though Owens Community College
- Academic Honors
Skills
City of Cincinnati Journeyman Plumber
License #: J000001860
State of Indiana Journeyman Plumber
License #: JP20902720
Certified backflow tester
Cert. #:6054
Medical gas certification: ASSE 6010 & ASSE 6040
NFPA 99 (Health Care Facilities)
NFPA 20 (Fire Pump)
NFPA 25 (Fire Protection)
NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code)
NFPA 1001 (Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications)
UA Welder: SMAW/UA-21 & GTAW/UA-15
Advanced Rigging
30 hour OSHA / 16 hour safety
CPR / First Aid Safety
Timeline
Lead Facilities Tech
Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
09.2015 - CurrentRead More
Journeyman Pipefitter / Welder
Peck-Hannaford & Briggs Co.
12.2013 - 09.2015Read More
Journeyman Plumber / Welder
Queen City Mechanicals
11.2011 - 12.2013Read More
Journeyman Plumber / Welder
Nelson Stark Company
01.2009 - 11.2011Read More
Local 392 Training Center
Associate of Applied Science from Plumbing / Pipefitting / Welding
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