Vernon Seals
Washington,United States
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Master Plumbing Service Technician
CroppMetcalfe
Washington, DC
04.2022 - Current
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
Journeyman Plumber
Georgetown University
Washington, DC
11.2017 - 03.2022
- Recommended measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
- Studied building plans and other materials to determine work aids required and proper installation sequences.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and used alternative methods in emergency situations.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
Journeyman Plumber
Magnolia Plumbing
Washington, DC
11.2016 - 11.2017
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Installed valves, hangars, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Adhered to safety procedures to reduce risk of injury.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations and safety techniques.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and used alternative methods in emergency situations.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Studied building plans and other materials to determine work aids required and proper installation sequences.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
Plumbing Apprentice
Salco Mechanical
Rockville, MD
06.2011 - 03.2016
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters and drills on daily basis.
- Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
- Set up tools and equipment on job sites and kept work areas neat.
- Installed water and drainage systems for buildings and homes under plumber supervision.
- Assisted with installation of systems, components and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Moved and held materials for senior professionals to complete work.
- Shadowed craft experts and supervisors to learn wide range of simple and complex techniques.
Education
Plumbing
06.2015
High School Diploma -
06.1998
Skills
- Commercial Plumbing
- Preventive Maintenance
- Reporting and Documentation
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
- Residential Plumbing
- Water Heater Installation
- Decision Making
- Problem-Solving
- Blueprint Reading
Certification
- Virginia Master Plumbing License -2023
- WSSC Journeyman Gasfitters License - 2017
Timeline
Master Plumbing Service Technician - CroppMetcalfe
04.2022 - Current
Journeyman Plumber - Georgetown University
11.2017 - 03.2022
Journeyman Plumber - Magnolia Plumbing
11.2016 - 11.2017
Plumbing Apprentice - Salco Mechanical
06.2011 - 03.2016
ABC - , Plumbing
Spingarn SHS - High School Diploma,