Robert Tobin
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Responsible and hard working with over 13 years of supervision experience with a proven track record in maintaining and repairing various facilities and equipment. Proficient in performing routine inspections, troubleshooting issues, and completing repairs efficiently. Skilled in a variety of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry work. Reads and interprets drawings. Sharp-eyed, motivated, and reliable managing inventory, and adhering to departmental policies. Directs work crews for multiple trades and work sites.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber/Steamfitter Supervisor
Indian Creek Correction Facility
Chesapeake, Virginia
02.2024 - Current
- Install and repair water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Replace worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Test pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Maintain records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Provide emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as flushing out drainpipes or cleaning out grease traps.
- Follow safety protocols while working in hazardous environments such as grease pits or gas lines.
- Test plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Locate and repair leaks in water supply lines.
- Maintain tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Identify and locate required tools prior to starting each project.
- Supervise staff and evaluate work performance.
- Inspect pipes for leaks or corrosion damage and performed repairs as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities performed.
- Conduct regular safety checks to ensure compliance with OSHA standards.
- Operate hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Clear clogged drains and replace valves, faucets and fixtures.
- Inspect grounds and buildings to identify, minimize and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
- Order parts, supplies or equipment from catalogs or suppliers.
Assistant Project Manager
Refcon Services Inc.
Chesapeake, VA
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Assist project manager with planning and executing projects
- Assign tasks to work crew
- Ensure work order tasks are completed
- Track the progress of all new and ongoing projects and maintain up to date notes
- Perform other duties assigned by project manager in an orderly and efficient manner
- Report to the project manager for all issues.
- Created and maintained detailed project documentation including schedules, change orders and invoices.
- Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.
Plumber/Steam Supervisor
Indian Creek Correctional Center
Chesapeake, VA
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Supervise inmate workers
- Perform repairs, preventive maintenance, and service of plumbing systems according to codes and standards
- Maintain inventory
- Respond to work requests in a timely manner in a Total Maintenance System (TMS)
- Respond to emergency calls on a rotating basis
- Assist in other areas with maintenance and repair when needed.
General Supervisor
City of Chesapeake, Department of Utilities
Chesapeake, VA
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Responsible for overseeing Crew Supervisors in making repairs and installing residential and commercial city water systems, fire protection systems and hydrants
- Locate water mains, valves, service lines using system plans, drawings/blueprints, and pipe locators
- Proficient in the use, maintenance, and safety of various pipe saws, air tools, and power tools, accupunch, backhoe, cranes, forklifts, and boom trucks
- Skillful in pipefitting, pipelaying, and installing well points
- Coordinate jobs, read water meters, hydrometers, and backflows
- Responsible for marking of new taps, notifying Miss Utility of emergency work in progress as well as 48 hour notification for various jobs to be worked
- Respond to various complaints and emergencies called in by customers regarding water leaks, low or no pressure, high bills, and renewal of water lines
- Complete material and work reports in a timely manner.
Driver
Full Strut Disposal
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2020 - 09.2022
- Responsible for delivery and pick up of roll on/roll off waste containers for residential and commercial customers
- Dump containers at the proper disposal sites.
Project Manager
Standard Calibrations
Chesapeake, VA
04.2009 - 04.2020
- Coordinate production of various jobs to include materials, personnel, and on site production
- Follow standard items and process procedures to maintain a safe work environment
- Communicate issues and changes to supervisor, superintendents, and facilities managers daily
- Project manager/supervisor
- SCBA flush
- Completion of time, material, and work reports.
Truck Driver/Part Owner
Affordable Container/Disposal
Norfolk, VA
10.2005 - 10.2009
- Responsible for delivery of empty containers to businesses and homes
- Pick up of containers from businesses and homes
- Take containers to landfills for emptying.
Crew Supervisor
City of Chesapeake, Department of Utilities
Chesapeake, VA
04.2008 - 04.2009
- Responsible for making repairs and installing residential and commercial city water systems
- Locate water lines using system, plans, drawings/blueprints, and pipe locators, such as water mains, valves, and service lines
- Respond to various complaints and emergencies called in by customers regarding water leaks, low or no pressure, high bills, and renewal of water lines
- Marking of new tops, notifying Miss utility of emergency work in progress, as well as 48 hour notification for various jobs to be worked
- Skillful in pipefitting, pipelaying, and installing wall points
- Coordinate jobs, read water meters, hydrometers, and backflows
- Complete material and work reports in a timely manner.
Maintenance Worker II, Crew Leader, Supervisor
City of Norfolk, Dept of Utilities, Water Distribution
Norfolk, VA
10.1992 - 10.2005
- Responsible for making repairs and installing residential and commercial city water systems (1/2" to 48" pipes) during normal and after hours requests
- Locate waterlines using system, plans, drawings/blueprints, and pipe locators, such as mains, valves, and service lines
- Chlorinate new mains for testing before being put into service
- Coordinate jobs for new main installations
- Read water meters, hydrometers, and backflows
- Operate a backhoe daily
- Licensed backflow prevention tester
- In the absence of supervisor, distribute work orders to various workers on the hydrant and valve crews, prepare timesheets, and respond to radio calls from various crews
- Complete accurate time, material, and work reports in a timely manner
- Responsible for marking of new taps, notifying Miss Utility of emergency work in progress as well as 48 hour notification for various jobs to be worked.
Pipe Layer/Truck Driver
Falcon Construction
Norfolk, VA
11.1990 - 10.1992
- Performed excavation of trenches by hand and backhoe and sheeting of excavation for the installation of conduit for phone cables, water mains, valves, tapping sleeve, water lines, and telephone manholes
- Operate, backhoe, asphalt rollers, concrete, saws, and boring machines
- Drove dump truck to pick up material for jobs and haul away debris, old soil, concrete, etc
- Responsible for crew in absence of supervisor.
Roofer
Allen Roofing
Virginia Beach, VA
11.1989 - 11.1990
- Responsible for removal and replacement of rotten sheeting, shingle, rubber and tar roofing
- Operate backhoe and asphalt kettles
- Transported old materials from job site to dump.
Education
GED -
Norview High School
Norfolk, VA01-1992
Skills
- Time management
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Leadership
- Computer literacy
- Documentation review
- Microsoft word
- Teamwork
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Hand and power tools
- Troubleshooting skills
- Plumbing
- Building Maintenance
Timeline
Plumber/Steamfitter Supervisor
Indian Creek Correction Facility
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Project Manager
Refcon Services Inc.
07.2023 - 02.2024
Plumber/Steam Supervisor
Indian Creek Correctional Center
10.2022 - 07.2023
General Supervisor
City of Chesapeake, Department of Utilities
06.2021 - 09.2022
Driver
Full Strut Disposal
08.2020 - 09.2022
Project Manager
Standard Calibrations
04.2009 - 04.2020
Crew Supervisor
City of Chesapeake, Department of Utilities
04.2008 - 04.2009
Truck Driver/Part Owner
Affordable Container/Disposal
10.2005 - 10.2009
Maintenance Worker II, Crew Leader, Supervisor
City of Norfolk, Dept of Utilities, Water Distribution
10.1992 - 10.2005
Pipe Layer/Truck Driver
Falcon Construction
11.1990 - 10.1992
Roofer
Allen Roofing
11.1989 - 11.1990
GED -
Norview High School