Samuel Homan
Auckland
Summary
Professional with substantial hands-on experience in plumbing, offering solid track record of diagnosing and repairing complex plumbing issues. Highly reliable team player with strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to changing project needs. Proficient in pipe installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting while ensuring compliance with safety and building regulations. Known for delivering results and maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plumber ( Contractor)
Squadron Plumbing Pty Ltd
03.2023 - Current
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed new piping systems in various types of buildings following local building codes and regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Resolved emergency plumbing situations quickly and efficiently to minimize property damage for customers.
- Upgraded outdated plumbing systems to modern standards enhancing functionality while increasing property value for clients.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
Building Site Manager
Platform Homes Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Managed subcontractors
- Business shut down in 2023
Drain Layer
MCB Plumbing Pty Ltd
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Prepared groundwork for drain installation by expertly excavating trenches according to design plans while avoiding utility lines or structures.
Civil Drain Layer & Site Foreman
Downer
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Prepared groundwork for drain installation by expertly excavating trenches according to design plans
- working with various types of drainage systems, including stormwater and sewer lines, to meet diverse project requirements.
- Transported materials and tools to job site and accounted for tools.
- Assembled and installed underground pipe, fittings, and valves of various sizes.
Plumber
MCB Plumbing
08.2017 - 01.2021
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine whether system was leaking
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project
- Followed instructions from Foreman for assembling and installing variety of valves and fittings, including PCV and Brass
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project
- Thoroughly inspected pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition
- Expanded trade knowledge by networking with colleagues and participating in courses and seminars
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles
- Consistently communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs and determine project estimation costs and project completion dates
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes
Plumber
RJ Plumbing & Gas
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Thoroughly inspected pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes
- Crafted piping, including measuring, threading and cutting materials to correct angles
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards
- Managed quality assurance program including on site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Plumber
Vault Plumbing
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Accurately measured piping, cutting to fit where needed
- Requisitioned tools and equipment to select type and size of pipes needed for projects
- Completed preventative maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures
- Secured pipes to structures with clamps, brackets and hangers
- Cleaned sewer lines with drain cleaning equipment
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes
- Located hidden water line leaks
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards
- Thoroughly inspected pipes and piping systems to assess quality and condition
- Inspected structures to avoid any obstruction and delays throughout project
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
- Complied with all state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project
Delivery Driver
Reece Plumbing
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs
- Boosted revenues by upselling and cross-selling products to new and established customers
- Oversaw product loading to keep items balanced, work efficient and items secure for safe delivery
- Contacted customers prior to delivery to confirm and coordinate delivery times
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
- Updated dispatchers frequently to convey changes such as route issues or weather delays potentially impacting delivery schedules
- Maintained accurate financial records by collecting and documenting timely and past-due customer payments
- Managed customer service issues with professionalism and analytical approaches to maintain satisfaction and promote continued brand loyalty
- Communicated customer complaints, requests and feedback to company management for swift resolution
- Fostered positive working relationships with customers by responding to questions and concerns
- Kept detailed records of sales, payments and completed or in-progress deliveries
- Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving warehouse
- Completed and submitted logs and paperwork every day to maintain records
- Worked overnight shifts during peak periods to meet coverage needs
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery
Plumber
Chenery Contracting Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2014
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
- Completed preventative maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures
- Managed job site hazards by accurately locating biohazards, low-grade radiation and chemicals
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards
- Located hidden water line leaks
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and backflow preventers
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project
- Cleaned sewer lines with drain cleaning equipment
- Obtained precise results by performing accurate hydrotesting
- Accurately measured piping, cutting to fit where needed
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Western Springs
Auckland, AucklandSkills
- Plumbing repairs
- Team leadership
- Piping installation
- Customer service
- Site inspection and management
- Sewer line installation
- Valid Driver's license
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Quality assurance
- Drainage systems repair
- Worksite safety
- Management
- Site coordination
Hobbies
Building Cars
4W Driving
Nature Trips
Working with Youth
Geography and History
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Wheels, tracks, rollers
- Class 2 full
- Class 4 learners
- Security License
- Sitesafe
- Fall arrest systems
- Telehandler
Timeline
Plumber ( Contractor)
Squadron Plumbing Pty Ltd
03.2023 - Current
Building Site Manager
Platform Homes Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 03.2023
Drain Layer
MCB Plumbing Pty Ltd
03.2022 - 09.2022
Civil Drain Layer & Site Foreman
Downer
02.2021 - 02.2022
Plumber
MCB Plumbing
08.2017 - 01.2021
Plumber
RJ Plumbing & Gas
01.2017 - 08.2017
Plumber
Vault Plumbing
01.2016 - 06.2017
Delivery Driver
Reece Plumbing
01.2014 - 01.2016
Plumber
Chenery Contracting Ltd
01.2004 - 01.2014
Some College (No Degree) -
Western Springs
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