John Pavlovich, Jr.
Slidell,LA
Summary
Dependable Journeyman Plumber with extensive experience at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, skilled in pipe installation and blueprint reading. Proven ability to mentor apprentices and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Recognized for rapid leak diagnosis and effective plumbing repairs, enhancing system reliability and minimizing downtime.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
New Orleans Morial Convention Center
02.2013 - Current
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Completed valve, hangar and flange installations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Minimized water damage during emergencies with rapid diagnosis and repair of leaks or burst pipes.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
Journeyman Plumber
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 60
01.1989 - 02.2013
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Mentored apprentice plumbers in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Completed valve, hangar and flange installations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures, and fixtures.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chalmette High School
Chalmette, LA05-1988
Skills
- Pipe installation
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Pipe welding
- Water heater installation
- Plumbing repairs
- Blueprint reading
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
New Orleans Morial Convention Center
02.2013 - Current
Journeyman Plumber
Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 60
01.1989 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Chalmette High School