Michael Porter
Gold Canyon,AZ
Summary
Hardworking with leadership skills and 15 years of experience at only 33 years old. Experience in servicing, troubleshooting and installing new plumbing and fire suppression systems. Proficient in analyzing, reading schematics and blueprint drawings. Identifies problems and uses appropriate resources to find solutions.
I pride myself in always doing the right thing in any situation.
Overview
17
17
years of post-secondary education
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Field Service Technician
RCI Systems
Mesa, Arizona
02.2019 - 08.2026
- Served 7 years with RCI Systems.
-(4yrs) New construction Foreman and Lead of the CPVC fire sprinkler division. Projects like The Ritz Carlton, Scottsdale Residences and La Loma Retirement community.
- (3yrs-current) Serviced, installed new and tested backflow assemblies across the valley, while also providing emergency fire sprinkler services for residential and commercial clients.
Primary backflow work has been with the City Of Phoenix & City of Tempe.
Forman /Licensed Journeyman Plumber
Rick The Plumber & co. inc.
Puyallup, Washington
06.2011 - 08.2019
- (8yrs) Residential new construction install of waste pipe and water pipe plumbing systems in single family homes. Designed as- built onsite, piped and completed/tested entire houses in 1 day per plumbing code.
- Supervised daily operations for plumbing projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated team activities and schedules to optimize workflow and project timelines.
- Trained new staff on equipment usage and best practices for plumbing installations.
Education
Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer - Backflow Prevention Institute
ASSE International
Phoenix, AZ 03.2024 - 03.2027
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester - Backflow Prevention Institute
ASSE International
Phoenix, AZ 01.2024 - 01.2027
Apprenticeship Program - Fire Sprinkler Fitting Training Series
American Fire Sprinkler Association
Tempe, AZ 09.2019 - 08.2026
Certified Plumbing License - Plumber - Residential
Department of Labor & Industries
Yelm, WA 05.2016 - 02.2020
Certificate of Education Competence
Olympia, WASkills
- Backflow certifications, Fire Sprinkler Apprenticeship Certification & Plumbing License
- Able to read blueprints, plan ahead effectively and problem solve in a timely manner
- Quality work - no major floods or warranty issues with backflow or fire sprinkler install or service
- Clean driving record
- Great physical health and fitness
- No felonies or criminal record
- Great attendance and punctuality
- Professionalism and great customer service and people skills
- Don’t do drugs of any kind, don’t vape or have any drinking issues
Timeline
Backflow Prevention Assembly Repairer - Backflow Prevention Institute
ASSE International
03.2024 - 03.2027
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester - Backflow Prevention Institute
ASSE International
01.2024 - 01.2027
Apprenticeship Program - Fire Sprinkler Fitting Training Series
American Fire Sprinkler Association
09.2019 - 08.2026
Senior Field Service Technician
RCI Systems
02.2019 - 08.2026
Certified Plumbing License - Plumber - Residential
Department of Labor & Industries
05.2016 - 02.2020
Forman /Licensed Journeyman Plumber
Rick The Plumber & co. inc.
06.2011 - 08.2019
Certificate of Education Competence