Russell Rhodes
Lexington,TX
Summary
Dependable Plumber/Pipefitter dedicated team player and top performer consistently meeting project deadlines and budget goals. Knowledgeable about importance of quality work and preventive maintenance. Over 20 years of experience in commercial plumbing and pipefitting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumber Pipefitter
Plumber & Piperfitter Local 286
08.2004 - Current
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Fabricated piping pieces and components in line with design specifications for each system.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Used clamps and brackets to attach pipes to walls, structures and fixtures.
Education
Plumbing License - Plumbing Technology
Local Union 286 Apprenticeship Program
Austin, TX05.2011
Skills
- Pump Maintenance
- Pipe Alignment
- Pressure Testing
- Pipe Tapping
- Pipe Measuring
- Valve Installation
- Leak Detection
- Pipe Fabrication
- Fixture Installation
- Blueprint Reading
- Pipe Fitting
- Pipe Cutting
- System Troubleshooting
- Pipe Hanger Installation
- Pipe Threading
- Pipe Support
- Plumbing Code Knowledge
- Water Heater Repair
- Pipe Joining
- Pipe Grooving
- Gas Line Installation
- Silver and Soft Solder Expert
- Remodels and New Construction
- Skilled With Both Hand and Power Tools
- Hydraulic Systems Maintenance
- System Testing
Certification
Texas Journeyman Plumbing License
Timeline
Plumber Pipefitter
Plumber & Piperfitter Local 286
08.2004 - Current
Plumbing License - Plumbing Technology
Local Union 286 Apprenticeship Program
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