Journeyman Plumber
Suttles Plumbing and Mechanical
Los Angeles, CA
- Installed and repaired plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues and performed necessary repairs with precision.
- Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and on schedule.
- Ensured compliance with local plumbing codes and safety regulations during installations.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to enhance system performance and prevent failures.
- Trained apprentices on plumbing techniques, tools, and safety practices.
- Streamlined workflow processes to improve project completion times and reduce waste.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of excellence.
- 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.
- Collaborated with contractors, architects, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of plumbing systems in new construction projects.
- 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.
- Preserved client property integrity while performing invasive procedures such as pipe replacement or re-routing through careful planning and execution.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Streamlined project completion with efficient scheduling, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and complexity.
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.