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Work History
Education
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Kieran Houlahan

Dee Why,NSW

Summary

Proven leader in plumbing and project management, with a distinguished and loyal career at Central Plumbing. Excelled in roles from hands on plumbing aspects, Project Foreman, and Project Management. Skilled in all aspects of the plumbing trade such as, machine operation down to ensuring a solid team collaboration and professionalism. Recognized for delivering projects within stringent timelines, achieving exceptional quality standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Plumbing Supervisor

Central Plumbing
03.2013 - Current
  • Performed skilled pipefitting tasks using a variety of materials including copper, PVC, cast iron, and stainless steel piping systems.
  • Resolved complex plumbing issues through effective troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair strategies.
  • Value Engineer projects to save costs and to increase plumbing performance
  • Monthly progress claims ensuring monthly profit margins are met
  • Leveraged expertise in blueprint reading and interpretation to ensure accurate implementation of plumbing system designs.
  • Conducted comprehensive assessments of existing plumbing systems for renovation projects, recommending upgrades or replacements as necessary.
  • Sewer, Rainwater and Potable Water Pumps installation and Maintenance
  • Supervised installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing systems and related appurtenances.
  • Increased client satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and maintaining high-quality workmanship standards.
  • Prepared daily time cards and assisted in preparation of estimates and scope of work statements.
  • Delivered projects within Government time lines and processes
  • Manage and organise material to site and within monthly budget requirements
  • Manage labour to meet program requirements

Plumber - Project Management /Project Administrator

Central Plumbing
08.2023 - Current

OFFICE PROJECT MANAGEMENT / PROJECT ADMINISTRATION


During this period I was appointed project manager / project administrator across various projects, such as:


  • Kensington Student Accommodation
  • Central Station Metro Rail Project
  • Sydney University - JO3 Fit Out
  • City Tattersalls Club - High Rise Project
  • Deaf and Blind School - ADCO
  • Sydney University - Fit out


At this projects i was responsible for the below:


  • Progress claims
  • Site inductions
  • Machine servicing
  • Licensing
  • PC Counts
  • SWMS
  • HRWS
  • Value engineering
  • Material Quotes

Plumber - Supervisor

Central Plumbing
03.2023 - 08.2023

CPB - TUNNEL SUPERVISOR


During this period I was appointed as a supervisor to assist CPB to completing works which consisted of the organisation of 20 men, below are the role and tasks:


  • Builder coordination
  • Material transportation and organisation
  • Testing of Pipework
  • Fire Hydrant Pump installations
  • Coordinate trades
  • Isolation of work areas and permits
  • Testing signoff
  • Organisation of the work packs



Plumber - Foreman

Central Plumbing
01.2023 - 03.2023

AMAZON HEAD OFFICE - FIT OUT


While I was working at the Amazon Head Office Fit Out, I was appointed Foreman for a team of 4 and my responsibilities are as below:


  • Daily Pre Start
  • Client Meeting
  • Programme Meetings
  • Hydrant Pipework isolation and removal
  • Gas isolation
  • Above ground Drainage
  • Hot Water installation
  • Potable Water Isolation and coordination
  • Fit off of PC items



Plumber - Project Foreman / Project Administrator

Central Plumbing
10.2022 - 01.2023

CENTRAL STATION / METRO EXPANSION


https://www.laingorourke.com/projects/australia/sydney-central-station-metro/


During the works on the Central Station i was under the role of project administrator for a team of 30, during this time i looked after the below:


  • Daily Pre Starts
  • Safety Protocols
  • Asset Registers
  • SWMS
  • Site Safety Officer
  • Material Organisation
  • Job Safety sheets
  • Isolation Permits
  • Operational Manuals
  • Client Training
  • Progress Claims
  • Final Sum Agreements
  • Variations
  • Fire Rating Register
  • Asbuilt Drawings / Mark Ups

Plumber - Foreman

Central Plumbing
12.2020 - 09.2022

GOULBURN HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT - FIFO


https://hansenyuncken.com.au/project/goulburn-health-services-redevelopment/


During this period at working at the Goulburn Hospital Expansion Project, I was appointed foreman of a team of 20 and I was involved in the below works.


  • Organisation and transportation requirements of staff and labour out to regional areas
  • Housing organisation and coordination
  • Installation and organisation of in ground drainage / stormwater / rainwater / Potable and Gas services
  • Hospital isolation and services install and coordination
  • Hot Water Heater Installations
  • Potable water Pumpset sizing
  • Potable water pump set installation and organisation
  • TMV installation and servicing
  • RPZD installation and servicing
  • Ordering of material and site coordination of labour and material
  • Demobilisation of job sites and housing
  • DLP Maintenance
  • Asset Registers
  • Client Training and presentation
  • Fire Rating Registers
  • AsBuilt Drawings and Mark ups

Plumber - Leading Hand

Central Plumbing
08.2018 - 12.2020

BATHURST CORRECTIONAL CENTER - FIFO


https://hansenyuncken.com.au/project/bathurst_correctional_centre/


During this period at working at the Bathurst Correctional Centre I was appointed Leading Hand of a team of 30 and also involved in the below works.


  • Organisation and transportation requirements of staff and labour out to regional areas
  • Housing organisation and coordination
  • Installation and organisation of in ground drainage / stormwater / rainwater / Potable and Gas services
  • Hot Water Heater Installations
  • Potable water Pumpset organisation
  • Potable water storage farm
  • Potable water pump set installation and organisation
  • TMV installation and servicing
  • RPZD installation and servicing
  • Ordering of material and site coordination of labour and material
  • Demobilisation of job sites and housing
  • DLP Maintenance
  • Asset Registers

Plumbing - Leading Hand

Central Plumbing
08.2017 - 09.2018

WELLINGTON CORRECTIONAL CENTER - FIFO


https://richardcrookes.com.au/project/wellington-correction-centre/


During this period at working at the Wellington Correctional Centre I was involved in the below works.


  • Organisation and transportation requirements of staff and labour out to regional areas
  • Housing organisation and coordination
  • Installation and organisation of in ground drainage / stormwater / rainwater / Potable and Gas services
  • Hot Water Heater Installations
  • Potable water Pumpset organisation
  • Potable water storage farm
  • Potable water pump set installation and organisation
  • TMV installation and servicing
  • RPZD installation and servicing
  • Ordering of material and site coordination of labour and material
  • Demobilisation of job sites and housing
  • DLP Maintenance
  • Asset Registers

Plumber - Maintenance Plumbing

Central Plumbing
08.2016 - 08.2017

ALL ROUND MAINTENANCE WORK


During this period I was sole worker completing all maintenance and DLP for future and past projects, which included:


  • TMV and RPZD Testing and Maintenance
  • Pump Servicing and Maintenance ( Potable water, Fire Hydrant Pump and sewer)
  • Resolved emergency plumbing situations quickly and efficiently to minimize property damage for customers.
  • Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
  • Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
  • Performed regular maintenance on plumbing systems to prevent costly future repairs for customers.
  • Provided excellent customer service by addressing all client concerns and ensuring their satisfaction with completed work.

Plumber - Leading Hand

Central Plumbing
09.2015 - 08.2016

NORTH SYDNEY 100 MILLER - HIGH RISE OFFICE BUILDING


While working on the North Sydney project i was appointed to a Leading Hand position, which included the below:


  • Organising Material and gear for team of 5-8 tradesman
  • Pre Start and Safety requirements
  • Programme meetings
  • Installation of all hydraulic services in a highrise office block
  • Hot water heater installation
  • Gas Heater Installation
  • Potable water tank Installation
  • Potable water Pump set
  • Potable water pump servicing and maintenance
  • DLP Maintenance

Plumber

Central Plumbing
01.2015 - 09.2015

SYMANTIC BUILDING - OFFICE BLOCK REFURBISHMENT


During this period of working on the symnatic. building refurbishment project I was involved in doing the below:


  • Fire Hydrant Isolation and Extension of pipework
  • Fire Hydrant removal and relocation of Pumpset
  • Isolation and coordination of water services to suit a facilitated building
  • Bathroom refurbishment
  • Installation on PC Items
  • Ensuring all water installations are to Australian code requirements


Plumber

Central Plumbing
06.2014 - 01.2015

WOOLI CREEK - LUXURY APARTMENTS


During this period of working at Wooli Creek Luxury Apartments I was apart of installing the below plumbing:


  • In Wall Rough in
  • Drainage Installation
  • Main Copper Riser Installation
  • Fit off of all residential PC items
  • Maintenance of all works of installation

Plumber

Central Plumbing
04.2013 - 06.2014

BLACKTOWN HOSPITAL


During this period of working on this project I Installed the following:

  • All Drainage and water pipework rough in installations
  • Reverse Osmosis pipework
  • In Ground Drainage
  • Rainwater Pipework
  • Hot Water Tank / Pumpset Installation

Plumbing Apprentice

J N M Plumbing Solutions
01.2011 - 03.2013

DOMESTIC PLUMBING


  • Gained 1 on 1 training while installing all aspects of Domestic plumbing installations
  • Gained valuable experience through hands-on training under the guidance of skilled master plumbers.
  • Listened to instructions from journeyman plumber, gaining valuable onsite job training.
  • Performed basic and semi-skilled work under supervision and instruction from business owner
  • Removed old sinks, toilets and pipes in preparation for installation of new fixtures.
  • Master Plumbers Apprentice of the Year 2011,2012,2013

Education

High School Diploma -

Gilroy College
Castle Hill, NSW
11.2010

Plumbing

Certificate IV Plumbing / Drainage / Gas Fitting
Meadowbank Tafe
10.2014

Advanced Courses Australia -

Certficate III - Excel Knowledgement Course
NA
04.2023

Skills

  • Excavator Operator
  • Skid Steer Operator
  • Scissor Lift License
  • Over 11m Boom Lift License
  • Drivers License
  • MDPE accredited welder
  • HDPE accredited welder
  • Copper Crimping Accredited ( Viega / B-Press)
  • Fire Rating Applicator
  • TMV and Backflow Accredited
  • First Aid Officer
  • "Mates in construction' Supervisor - Green Tick Operator

Accomplishments

  • Travelling Australia
  • Travelling the World
  • Friends
  • Family
  • Master Plumbers Apprentice 2011,2012,2013

References

Work:


Paul Robson 

0409 062 141 

Project Manager 

(Worked with for 5 years ) 


Thomas Fawcett 

0459 425 808 

Site Worker 

(Worked with for 10 Years)


Grant Rainsford

0451 309 090 

Drainage Foreman 

(Worked with for 10 Years) 


Personal: 


Russell Houlahan 

0417 412 782 

Father 


Trent Houlahan 

0422 991 352 

Brother 

Timeline

Plumber - Project Management /Project Administrator

Central Plumbing
08.2023 - Current

Plumber - Supervisor

Central Plumbing
03.2023 - 08.2023

Plumber - Foreman

Central Plumbing
01.2023 - 03.2023

Plumber - Project Foreman / Project Administrator

Central Plumbing
10.2022 - 01.2023

Plumber - Foreman

Central Plumbing
12.2020 - 09.2022

Plumber - Leading Hand

Central Plumbing
08.2018 - 12.2020

Plumbing - Leading Hand

Central Plumbing
08.2017 - 09.2018

Plumber - Maintenance Plumbing

Central Plumbing
08.2016 - 08.2017

Plumber - Leading Hand

Central Plumbing
09.2015 - 08.2016

Plumber

Central Plumbing
01.2015 - 09.2015

Plumber

Central Plumbing
06.2014 - 01.2015

Plumber

Central Plumbing
04.2013 - 06.2014

Plumbing Supervisor

Central Plumbing
03.2013 - Current

Plumbing Apprentice

J N M Plumbing Solutions
01.2011 - 03.2013

High School Diploma -

Gilroy College

Plumbing

Certificate IV Plumbing / Drainage / Gas Fitting

Advanced Courses Australia -

Certficate III - Excel Knowledgement Course
Kieran Houlahan