Drew Chisholm
Newcastle,NSW
Summary
Licensed Plumber with over 10 years of experience in residential and commercial plumbing. Expertise in delivering quality service and preventive maintenance while managing multiple projects within budget and deadlines. Strong organizational skills enhance customer satisfaction through effective communication and support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
Karmar plumbing solutions
Port Douglas , QLD
01.2025 - Current
- Installed plumbing systems in residential and commercial properties.
- Conducted routine maintenance on plumbing and gas systems.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues using specialized tools and equipment.
Plumber
Hamilton Island Plumbing and Gas
Hamilton Island, Australia
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Maintained facilities on the island to ensure optimal functionality.
- Fit offs in new houses and hotels.
- Completed fit-off installations in newly constructed houses and hotels.
- Guided apprentices, managing job execution and facilitating communication with other trades to enhance workflow.
- Maintained an on-call rotating schedule for emergency jobs.
- General maintenance around Island.
- Maintained work safety standards by consistently completing safety documentation.
Handyman
Hamilton Island Handyman
Hamilton Island, Australia
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Executed diverse tasks around island to enhance visitor experience at Hamilton Island.
- Assembled furniture in guest accommodations and diagnosed appliance issues.
- Assembled furniture for guest accommodations. and troubleshooting appliances.
- Collaborated with various trades to complete maintenance tasks. to perform specific duties.
Qualified Plumber
Murphy Plumbing
Newcastle, Australia
09.2019 - 03.2023
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout the duration of each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Guided and trained junior team members to enhance their plumbing skills and knowledge.
- Communicated with customers to recommend repairs, estimate project costs, and outline completion timelines.
- Delivered emergency services for installation and repair of toilets, water heaters, appliances, and showers, ensuring high customer satisfaction.
- Trained and supervised all incoming employees.
- Gained 15 months of mining experience on significant construction site at Thiess Mt Author.
Plumber
Finley Thomas Plumbers
Newcastle, Australia
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout the duration of each project.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Determined appropriate type and size of piping for each project, optimizing system performance and reliability.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Managed requisition of tools and equipment, ensuring availability of correct pipe specifications for projects.
Crew Member
McDonald's
Belmont, Australia
01.2015 - 10.2017
- Delivered exceptional customer service through welcoming interactions and ensuring high-quality standards.
- Processed orders, prepared meals, and handled payments efficiently.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Assisted customers at front counter and drive-thru, ensuring quick service.
- Collaborated with teammates and embraced feedback from management to enhance service delivery.
Traineeship
Reece Plumbing
Warners Bay, Australia
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, enhancing overall team efficiency.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Exhibited respect and friendliness while assisting colleagues and customers.
- Adapted schedule to include night, weekend, and holiday shifts to meet staffing needs.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitebridge High School
Whitebridge, NSWSkills
- Piping systems
- Commercial plumbing
- Residential Construction
- Pipefitting expertise
- Drainage Systems Repair
- Advanced Plumbing Techniques
- Piping Equipment Operation
- Hand and Power Tools
- Job Site Evaluation
- Safety Compliance
- Trench Safety Procedures
- Staff Management
- Staff Training
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Plumbing Service Vehicle Operation
Certification
- CERT II warehousing logistics
- CERT III Plumbing
- CERT IIII Plumbing
- First aid/CPR
- Confined space ticket
- Boomlift, scissorlift and vertical lift - EWP under 11 meters and over 11 meters
- Boom type lifts 11 meter's or greater.
- White Card certificate
- High risk work ticket
- Working at heights ticket
- Full drivers license
Timeline
Plumber
Karmar plumbing solutions
01.2025 - Current
Plumber
Hamilton Island Plumbing and Gas
11.2023 - 01.2025
Handyman
Hamilton Island Handyman
06.2023 - 11.2023
Qualified Plumber
Murphy Plumbing
09.2019 - 03.2023
Plumber
Finley Thomas Plumbers
01.2017 - 09.2019
Traineeship
Reece Plumbing
01.2016 - 01.2017
Crew Member
McDonald's
01.2015 - 10.2017
High School Diploma -
Whitebridge High School