Joseph Russell
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Journeyman Plumber installing piping systems in copper, cast iron, PVC, and CPVC with ductal iron across service and new-construction work. Supports hydronic system installs and keeps projects moving through clear field coordination with 5+ workers on a crew and supervisors. Builds reliable results on multi-trade jobs by handling varied plumbing tasks and adapting quickly to changing site needs.
I also have two years of industrial experience varying through job sites
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
HFI
Indianapolis, IN
09.2025 - Current
- Complete 5 pipe installations per week while maintaining consistent workmanship across commercial plumbing jobs.
- Installed copper, cast iron, PVC, and CPVC piping for commercial plumbing and piping systems.
- Installed hydronic systems on intermittent assignments, applying pipe fitting and soldering or brazing techniques.
- Read blueprints to align layouts, routes, and material placement with jobsite requirements.
- Performed fixture installation and drainage system work with attention to plumbing code compliance.
- Collaborated with the crew to complete projects and strengthen technical proficiency across field operations.
Journeyman Plumber
Deem LLC
Indianapolis, IN
01.2023 - 02.2025
- Supervised a crew across multiple concurrent plumbing projects, coordinating daily assignments and jobsite priorities.
- Led the majority of project work with limited supervisor visits, keeping progress moving between update checks.
- Managed three substantial projects in Tennessee, each valued at $2.5 million, from start through completion.
- Coordinated jobsite planning and crew workflow to keep overlapping work sites organized and on schedule.
- Communicated progress and issues during periodic supervisor check-ins, supporting consistent oversight across active jobs.
Plumbing apprentice
Fite Plumbing
Indianapolis, IN
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Installed pipe, fixtures, and drainage components using blueprint reading, pipe fitting, and fixture installation skills.
- Performed copper, PVC, and CPVC piping work, applying soldering, brazing, and hydronic systems installation techniques.
- Supported service calls, material takeoff, and safety inspections while following plumbing code compliance on each job.
Education
Mechanical skills -
Mechanical skills
Indianapolis, IN01-2025
Ben Davis High school - undefined
Ben Davis High school
01-2016
Skills
- Commercial plumbing installation
- Piping systems installation
- Hydronic systems installation
- Copper piping installation
- PVC and CPVC piping
- Blueprint reading
- Pipe fitting
- Fixture installation
- Drainage systems
- Soldering and brazing
- Backflow prevention
- Crew supervision
- Project coordination
- Jobsite planning
- Team leadership
- Plumbing code compliance
- Service call troubleshooting
- Material takeoff
- Safety inspections
- Customer relations
Personal Information
Title: Journeyman Plumber
I will relocate based on the job area
Interests
Member of the New York soccer club I enjoy sport, traveling, listening to music and sharing a great meal with friends
Certification
Journeyman Plumber
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
HFI
09.2025 - Current
Journeyman Plumber
Deem LLC
01.2023 - 02.2025
Plumbing apprentice
Fite Plumbing
03.2019 - 01.2023
Ben Davis High school - undefined
Ben Davis High school
Mechanical skills -
Mechanical skills