- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Gardening
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Cooking
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Ricky West
Como
Summary
Dynamic plumbing professional with a 13 years extensive experience at St John of God Hospital, excelling in tool proficiency and effective communication. Achieved significant water waste reduction through efficient fixture installations while fostering strong client relationships. Proven ability to optimize resource management and maintain high standards in plumbing and gas heating projects. Trained many apprentices and a valuable team member. Designed and installed new irrigation pipe work in hospital grounds.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Plumber
St John of God Hospital
09.2011 - 05.2025
- Streamlined workflow processes by maintaining accurate records of completed tasks and upcoming maintenance schedules.
- Educated clients on proper care and use of plumbing systems to prevent future problems, increasing customer satisfaction levels.
- Reduced water waste through the installation of efficient plumbing fixtures in commercial and residential settings.
- Optimized resource management with effective inventory control, minimizing wasted materials during projects.
- Checking reticulation in surrounding gardens and repair and maintain and fix pipework and design new installation.
Plumbing and Gas Heating Engineer
Self Employed
01.2000 - 02.2013
- Established strong working relationships with clients through exceptional communication skills, fostering trust and collaboration.
- Wrote, reviewed and edited technical document in accordance with template requirements.
- Developed positive working relationships with stakeholders to effectively coordinate work activities.
- Achieved successful project outcomes by maintaining accurate documentation and meeting strict deadlines.
- Had two employees working for my company full time one was my apprentice.
Greenkeeper
Whip Poor Will Golf Course
03.1987 - 04.1992
- Ensured exceptional playing surfaces by expertly mowing and rolling greens, tees, fairways, and roughs.
- Enhanced course conditions by implementing precise irrigation and drainage systems.
- Optimized course playability with timely bunker raking and sand replacement procedures.
- Strengthened communication between grounds crew and golf shop staff to ensure seamless coordination of events, tournaments, and daily course activities.
- Resided full time at the golf club as a resident so was always available for any problems or emergencies
- Moved the pins early and wiped off the dew early mornings and watered every eveing.
Education
Migrant Gap Training - Certificate 111 in Plumbing - Plumbing
WA Licence
MPA Skills01-2013
City And Guilds Plumbing & Gas - Plumbing
South Fields College
United Kingdom06-1987
Skills
- Tool proficiency
- Pump maintenance
- Drain cleaning
- Valve repair
- RPZN back flow ticket
- High Voltage certificate
Interests
Timeline
Maintenance Plumber
St John of God Hospital
09.2011 - 05.2025
Plumbing and Gas Heating Engineer
Self Employed
01.2000 - 02.2013
Greenkeeper
Whip Poor Will Golf Course
03.1987 - 04.1992
Migrant Gap Training - Certificate 111 in Plumbing - Plumbing
WA Licence
City And Guilds Plumbing & Gas - Plumbing
South Fields College
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