Kevin Olson
Jefferson,MA
Summary
Proven Journeyman Plumber with a solid track record at Rodenhiser Home Services, adept in gas line installation and mentoring apprentices. Excelled in reducing project costs through accurate material and labor estimation, enhancing customer satisfaction by simplifying complex technical explanations. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to safety and quality standards. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills who is ready to help team achieve company goals. Starting tier 5 schooling in September 2024 to achieve master license.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
Rodenhiser Home Services
08.2020 - Current
- Mentored apprentice plumbers in proper techniques, safety protocols, and industry standards for quality workmanship.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Solved complex plumbing problems by leveraging extensive knowledge of tools, equipment, materials, and techniques used in the trade.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Reduced project costs by accurately estimating materials and labor required for plumbing installations and repairs.
- Delivered outstanding customer service by explaining complex technical terms in layman''s language while addressing client concerns and queries.
- Minimized water damage during emergencies with rapid diagnosis and repair of leaks or burst pipes.
- Completed valve, hangar and flange installations.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Increased company revenue by upselling additional services, maintenance contracts, or equipment upgrades during routine service calls.
- Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
- Made repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
Journeyman Plumber
Advanced Energy Concepts
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Ran gas pipe to new HVAC systems.
- Performed plumbing services during home remodels.
- Reduced leak incidents by promptly repairing damaged sections of the gas pipeline system.
- Reduced downtime due to repairs by implementing proactive maintenance schedules for critical pipeline components.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
Journeyman Plumber
Poske Corp.
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to OSHA regulations and following industry best practices.
- Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
- Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Plumb new construction houses.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
- 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.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
Charlton, MA05.2010
Skills
- Gas Line Installation
- Plumbing tools usage
- Pipe soldering
- Blueprint Reading
- Plumbing Repairs
- Water Heater Installation
- Code Knowledge
- Faucet Repair
- Pipe threading
- Pipefitting procedures
- Drainage Repair
- Plumbing materials knowledge
- Plumbing safety
- Remodels and new construction
- Fixture Installation
- Commercial construction experience
- Pipe Hanger Installation
- Troubleshooting
- Residential plumbing design
- Gas appliance installation
- Pipe Measuring
- Piping installation
- Venting systems
- Pressure testing
- Pipe wrapping
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Pipe Testing
- Pipe installation
- Residential construction
- Pipe joining
- Water Distribution Systems
- Cooperative team member
- Pipe Insulation
- Pump Installation
- Plumbing
- Plumbing Inspection
- Pipe tracing
- Backflow Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Plumbing estimating
- Potable water systems
- Water Softener Installation
- Drainage Systems
- Hand and power tools
- Quality Assurance
- Cross-Connection Control
- Project estimation and bidding
- HVAC knowledge
- Pipe Freezing
- Pipe reaming
- Blueprints
- Detail Oriented
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
Rodenhiser Home Services
08.2020 - Current
Journeyman Plumber
Advanced Energy Concepts
06.2019 - 08.2020
Journeyman Plumber
Poske Corp.
01.2017 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
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