PATRICK HERBERT
Springville,IN
Summary
Dedicated Lead Plumber with extensive expertise in residential and commercial plumbing, honed through significant roles at Riverway Plumbing & Mechanical and JP Wathen Plumbing. Proficient in pipe installation, leak detection, and repairs, with a proven ability to resolve customer complaints effectively. Skilled in blueprint interpretation, soldering, and adhering to safety regulations, ensuring high-quality workmanship while delivering exceptional customer service. Aiming to leverage technical skills and industry experience to contribute to innovative plumbing solutions.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Plumber
Riverway Plumbing & Mechanical
Bloomington, IN
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Water heater installation
- Residential plumbing experience
- Backflow prevention
- Plumbing code compliance
- Leak detection
- Welding and soldering
- Preventative maintenance
- Water treatment systems
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines
- Established sequence of installations around obstructions
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing
- Resolved customer complaints related to plumbing services provided in a timely manner
- Inspected worksites to determine presence of obstructions, unsafe conditions and crew errors
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
- Provided technical advice to customers regarding installation of replacement parts for existing equipment
- Performed emergency repairs on broken pipes, clogged drains, and malfunctioning fixtures
- Completed walk-throughs of completed systems to verify code adherence
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes
Lead Plumber
JP Wathen Plumbing
Hollywood, MD
01.2002 - 09.2022
- Advised customers on repair, replacement and upgrade options for plumbing equipment.
- Executed urgent repairs on damaged pipelines, obstructed drainage systems, and faulty fixtures.
- Prepared diverse pipe sizes and dimensions for system integration.
- Performed pressure-based testing on plumbing systems using air and water gauges.
- Configured and expanded underground infrastructure to ensure connectivity of storm, sanitation, and water piping systems.
- Conducted thorough inspections of plumbing systems to verify adherence to code compliance and safety standards.
- Filled pipes with water or air, observing pressure gauges, and pipes to troubleshoot and locate leaks. Cut or threaded pipes to blueprint or drawing specifications. Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Completed fitting and installation tasks with precision for various valve and pipeline systems.
- Adhered strictly to OSHA guidelines while performing tasks related to plumbing work.
- Fixed leaking and damaged pipes using tools like saws, pipe cutters, threaders, benders, and reamers.
- Addressed plumbing service complaints efficiently.
- Adhered to local regulations while installing new plumbing systems.
- Collaborated effectively with a diverse team to achieve objectives.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Skills
- Fixture repair and replacement
- Pump installation and repair
- Sewer line repair
- Pipe installation expertise
- Blueprint interpretation
- Gas line installation
- Pressure testing
- Commercial plumbing experience
- Water heater installation
- Residential plumbing experience
- Backflow prevention
- Plumbing code compliance
- Leak detection
- Welding and soldering
- Proactive Maintenance Practices
- Water treatment systems
Affiliations
- Spending time with my family
- Fishing
- Music
- Jack of all trades, love doing projects
- Riding 4 wheelers
Timeline
Lead Plumber
Riverway Plumbing & Mechanical
10.2022 - 01.2025
Lead Plumber
JP Wathen Plumbing
01.2002 - 09.2022
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