Licensed plumber with hands-on experience in steam, condensate, and pressurized systems, seeking to transition into a power plant mechanic role. Skilled in equipment troubleshooting, mechanical maintenance, and outage support, with a strong foundation in safety and system reliability.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Plumber
UVA Facilities Management
Charlottesville, VA
01.2022 - Current
Responsible for planning, coordinating and scheduling maintenance jobs and system outages at the University Hospital
Perform preventative maintenance on Domestic water and medical gas systems
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and correct malfunctioning equipment
Designed and installed piping serving sanitary, steam, condensate, and domestic water systems
Make repairs to circulating pumps and motors, steam powered and electric condensate pump stations, steam traps, ejector pumps, Medical air and vacuum pumps, and sterilizing equipment.
Re-packing expansion couplers and replacing graphite gasketing material
Freeze domestic piping to isolate systems to make repairs.
Implement infection control measures such as containment barriers, negative air systems, and air monitoring devices.
Manage the point-of-use filtration program, ensuring system performance and consistent water quality.
Mentor and train plumbing assistants and apprentices
Journeyman Plumber
UVA Facilities Management
Charlottesville, VA
03.2021 - 01.2022
Maintain University Hospital Plumbing and Medical gas systems
Respond to service calls and make all necessary repairs.
Order materials for service jobs, repairs, and preventative maintenance service.
Provide support to senior plumbers and assist all system repairs
Worked collaboratively with multiple trades, contractors, and maintenance departments to coordinate tasks and resolve issues.
Complete work with little minimal disruptions to patient care.
Plumbing Apprentice
UVA Facilities Management
Charlottesville, VA
08.2016 - 03.2021
Observe and work under the supervision of Journeyman plumbers.
Applied classroom knowledge to work in the field to build hands-on skills.
Rotated annually through the University Hospital, Outside Utilities, Renovation and Athletic zones to gain a broad experience in diverse plumbing systems.
Pro-press, solder, and Braze
Measure and cut piping and supports.
Position appropriate fittings and secure them in place
Education
Associate of Science -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
High School Diploma - undefined
Louisa County High School
Louisa, VA
Skills
Piping systems repairs (water, steam, condensate),
Mechanical installation, troubleshooting, and repair
Steam & Domestic Systems Maintenance
Equipment diagnostics and troubleshooting
Blueprint and schematic reading
Leading planned outages and shutdowns
Pump, motor, and mechanical equipment maintenance
Experience working in regulated environments
Problem Solving
Emergency Response
Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
Certification
Journeyman Plumber, Medical Gas Maintenance ASSE 6040