Richard Ratliff
Missouri City,TX
Summary
been in plumbing for almost 10 yrs now almost all new construction schools hospitals have done some service
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Plumber
Gray Mechical
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Completed valve, hangar and flange installations.
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with [Tool] and [Tool].
Journeyman Plumber
Afton Plumbing
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Completed valve, hangar and flange installations.
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
Journeyman Plumber
Kilgore Mechanical
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Completed valve, hangar and flange installations.
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with [Tool] and [Tool].
Journeyman Plumber
Polk Mechanical Company
04.2015 - 03.2019
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Completed valve, hangar and flange installations.
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting.
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with [Tool] and [Tool].
Education
No Degree - Plumbing Technology
Hcc Commity Collage
Houston, TX01.2019
No Degree - Computer Engineering
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX03.1988
Skills
- Basic Math Aptitude
- Water Pressure Assessment
- Power Saws
- Sanitary Systems
- Blueprints and Schematics
- Piping Installation
- Cooperative Team Member
- Install Assemblies
- Water Heater Installation
- Systems Repair
- System Testing
- Pipe Fitting Processes
- Good Mechanical Aptitude
- Copper Soldering
- Detail Work
- Set Up Appliances
- Pipeline Layout Design
- Hand and Power Tools
- Sewer and Domestic Water Lines
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Following Safety Practices
- Fall Protection
- Plumbing Repairs
- Pipe System Maintenance
- Water Closets
- Burning Torch
- Construction Management
- Fabricate Parts
- Drainage Systems Repair
- Commercial Projects
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber
- Plumbing
- Blueprints
- Commercial Plumbing
- Safe Work Practices
- Leak Repair
- Quality Production
- Pipe Measuring and Cutting
- Basic Tools
- Blueprint Reading
- Remodels and New Construction
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Journeyman Plumber
Gray Mechical
03.2021 - 07.2023
Journeyman Plumber
Afton Plumbing
02.2019 - 03.2021
Journeyman Plumber
Kilgore Mechanical
09.2018 - 03.2019
Journeyman Plumber
Polk Mechanical Company
04.2015 - 03.2019
No Degree - Plumbing Technology
Hcc Commity Collage
No Degree - Computer Engineering
San Jacinto College District