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Overview
Work History
Education
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Brent Barker

Central Coast

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Plumber with extensive experience in both residential and industrial settings. Expert in piping installation and managing teams, demonstrating exceptional leadership and technical skills. Proven track record of enhancing system functionality and property value, consistently exceeding client expectations. Specializes in interpreting engineering plans and executing efficient, high-quality projects.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumber

Self-employeed
10.2001 - 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.
  • Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
  • Consistently met deadlines while maintaining high-quality craftsmanship throughout all stages of plumbing installations, repairs, or maintenance tasks.
  • Resolved emergency plumbing situations quickly and efficiently to minimize property damage for customers.
  • Mentored junior plumbers, sharing industry expertise to improve overall team performance.
  • Delivered high-quality workmanship, consistently meeting or exceeding client expectations on completed jobs.
  • Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
  • Upgraded outdated plumbing systems to modern standards enhancing functionality while increasing property value for clients.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing all client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with completed work.
  • 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.
  • Ensured safety compliance during all projects, adhering to strict industry regulations and guidelines.
  • Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
  • Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
  • Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage, and sewer lines.
  • Set up appliances like water heaters, filters, and dishwashers with correct settings to maximize performance.
  • Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
  • Tested and operated hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for heating and cooling systems.
  • Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
  • Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.

Plumber

AW Edwards
12.1999 - 10.2001

Commercial, industrial and residential plumbing.

Plumber

Waterfall Plumbing
11.1996 - 10.1999

New residential and industrial plumbing.

Plumber

Glenmore Park Plumbing And Drainage
05.1996 - 11.1996

New sub-divisons and sewer incasements.

Plumber

Eurells
02.1992 - 04.1996

New residential plumbing.

Education

Certificate IV - Plumbing Technology

TAFE
NSW
1996

Skills

  • Plumbing Repairs
  • Piping installation
  • Skilled with both hand and power tools
  • Drainage Systems Repair
  • Gas-fitter - LPG and natural
  • HVAC plumbing
  • Disconnect and reconnect fixed electrical equipment
  • Builders licence for kitchen, bathroom and laundry renovations
  • Trade waste systems
  • Managing and supervising other trades and employees
  • Efficiently running jobs including administration work and O,H & S
  • Interpreting engineer and architectural plans

Accomplishments

    Completed work at:


    - Central Coast Council - Holiday parks.

    - Maintain Workcover Building, Gosford since 2001.

    - ATO Bruce, Canberra. HVAC refurbishment.

    - Heating, cooling and condenser lines and valves

    - Refurbishments and extensions including trade waste systems at the Chittaway Tavern and The Entrance Leagues Club.

Licences

Plumber

Roof plumber

Drainer

Gas-fitter - LPG and natural

Disconnect and reconnect fixed electrical equipment

Kitchen , bathroom and laundry renovations.

Qualified Supervisor.

References

Available upon request.

Timeline

Plumber

Self-employeed
10.2001 - Current

Plumber

AW Edwards
12.1999 - 10.2001

Plumber

Waterfall Plumbing
11.1996 - 10.1999

Plumber

Glenmore Park Plumbing And Drainage
05.1996 - 11.1996

Plumber

Eurells
02.1992 - 04.1996

Certificate IV - Plumbing Technology

TAFE
Brent Barker