Hugo Mc Dermott
Summary
Experienced and hardworking drainage and civil construction professional with a strong background in deep sewer, stormwater, and pipeline installations. Proven ability to work effectively in high-risk, confined space, and trenching environments while maintaining strict safety and compliance standards. Skilled in operating machinery, reading site plans, and collaborating with site teams to deliver projects on time and to specification. Holds a CPC20720 Certificate II in Drainage and is committed to quality workmanship.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Drainer
Ardglen Construction
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Interpreted site plans and drainage drawings to determine pipe layout and installation sequence
- Installed stormwater and sewer pipes (PVC/concrete) with correct alignment and fall
- Set pipe laser levels and checked grades to ensure compliance with design specs
- Connected and sealed pipe joints using appropriate fittings and methods
- Conducted pipe testing air or water to identify leaks or defects before backfilling
- Work closely with council & housing authority
Drainer/Pipelayer
CRE Civil
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Excavated trenches manually and with machinery, ensuring safe battering and shoring when required
- Placed and compacted bedding material prior to pipe installation
- Conducted air and water pressure testing to confirm system integrity
- Managed trench backfilling and compaction
- Identified existing underground services and worked around live assets safely
- Worked closely with site supervisors, civil crews, and other trades to maintain productivity
- Maintained a high standard of safety and compliance with SWMS, PPE, and site-specific protocols
Drainer
Cross Border Contracts
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Installed deep sewer and stormwater pipelines up to 6 metres deep using trench shields and shoring systems
- Interpreted civil drawings, set levels with laser, and ensured correct grade and pipe alignment
- Operated machinery including 5t–13t excavators, plate compactors, and trench rollers
- Managed backfilling and compaction processes using appropriate materials and equipment to maintain structural integrity
- Safely worked in confined spaces with gas monitoring and PPE protocols
- Liaised with site supervisors to meet tight deadlines while maintaining safety compliance
Drainer
Keaney Civil Ltd
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Read and interpret site drawings and plans to ensure accurate drainage system installation
- Installed stormwater,manholes water and gas pipeline
- Operated laser levels and pipe lasers to maintain correct trench alignment, grade, and depth
- Prepared and aligned pipes for polywelding, sealing, and pressure testing
- Performed trench excavation using heavy machinery, including 36-ton excavators
- Executed trench compaction and backfilling to required specifications and standards
Drainer
Cross Border Contracts
01.2025 - Current
- Installed deep sewer and stormwater pipelines up to 6 metres deep using trench shields and shoring systems
- Accurately read site and drainage plans to establish pipe layout, depths, and installation sequences for residential and civil projects
- Installed stormwater and sewer infrastructure using PVC, concrete, and HDPE pipes, ensuring correct alignment, gradient, and embedment
- Set up and operated pipe lasers and dumpy levels to achieve precise trench grades and alignments according to engineering specifications
- Assembled, connected, and sealed pipe joints using various techniques including rubber ring, solvent welding, and polywelding
Education
BBA - Business And Entrepreneurship
IADT
Ireland08.2018
Skills
- Activity Logging and Reporting
- Safety Compliance
- Clean full drivers licence
- Deep Sewer and Stormwater installation
- Laser level and grade checking
- Plan reading and site setting
- White card
- Trenching and backfilling
- Excavator ticket
- Front end loader ticket
- CPC20720 Cert II in Drainage
- First aid certificate
- Confined spaces ticket
- Working at heights ticket
Timeline
Drainer
Cross Border Contracts
01.2025 - Current
Drainer
Keaney Civil Ltd
04.2024 - 12.2024
Drainer
Cross Border Contracts
08.2023 - 03.2024
Drainer/Pipelayer
CRE Civil
01.2023 - 08.2023
Drainer
Ardglen Construction
01.2021 - 11.2022
BBA - Business And Entrepreneurship
IADT
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