Rafiq Khan
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Resourceful Plumber known for productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in leak detection, pipe installation, and system troubleshooting. Excels with problem-solving, time management, and customer service abilities to deliver high-quality workmanship on schedule.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
Ocean & Lake Plumbing
09.2022 - Current
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
- Supervised staff and evaluated work performance.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations, and safety techniques.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Recommended measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Calculated costs associated with labor and materials needed for each project.
- Visited customer sites to assess their needs and provide estimates for repair jobs.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and used alternative methods in emergency situations.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Installed pumps and backflow prevention devices according to local codes.
Apprentice Plumber
Mains Plumbing solutions
Sydney , NSW
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine exact installation specifications.
- Worked closely with skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide safe water supply.
Education
Plumbing License - Plumbing
Plumbing License
Wollongong Tafe12-2024
Plumbing Certificate 3
Miller Tafe
Miller12-2022
Skills
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Custom plumbing systems specialist
- Project bids
- Drain field placement
- Project estimation and quoting
- Plumbing repairs
- Backflow prevention testing/repairs
- Thermostatic mixing valve testing/repairs
- Rough in's
- Fit off
- Hydrant
- Stormwater renewals/repairs
- Sewer renewals/repairs
- Using software (simpro)
- CCTV operation
- Jetter operation
- Eye wash testing
- Gas fitting
Timeline
Plumber
Ocean & Lake Plumbing
09.2022 - Current
Apprentice Plumber
Mains Plumbing solutions
01.2018 - 09.2022
Plumbing License - Plumbing
Plumbing License
Plumbing Certificate 3
Miller Tafe