Semi Matavura
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber
Top Shelf Plumbing Pty LTD, Four seasons Heating & Cooling, AutoCad Plumbing Pty LTD, Etc
Melbourne, VIC
02.2014 - 06.2020
- Installed and repaired water supply lines, waste disposal systems, and related appliances.
- Assisted apprentices with learning basic skills such as soldering pipes or installing valves.
- Ran tests on newly installed systems to ensure proper functionality before finalizing projects.
- Connected gas lines to stoves, dryers, hot water heaters, furnaces.
- Read blueprints accurately to determine dimensions of piping required for installation projects.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate pipes and fittings.
- Calculated costs associated with labor and materials needed for each project.
- Replaced worn or damaged plumbing fixtures such as sinks, toilets, tubs, showers, and garbage disposals.
- Provided emergency services when needed including repairing burst pipes during inclement weather conditions.
- Constructed foundations for large industrial equipment that require special plumbing connections.
- Inspected drainage and other plumbing systems to identify necessary repairs.
- Visited customer sites to assess their needs and provide estimates for repair jobs.
- Researched current industry standards so that all installations are compliant with applicable regulations.
- Repaired broken or blocked sewer lines with the use of video cameras.
- Sealed joints between sections of pipes using lead wool or threading compounds.
- Soldered copper pipe joints to connect water supply lines for new installations.
- Tested pipe systems for leaks using air and water pressure gauges.
- Followed safety protocols while working in hazardous environments such as septic tanks or gas lines.
- Maintained records of work performed on each job site including material used and time spent on the job.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as flushing out drainpipes or cleaning out grease traps.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Followed relevant codes, regulations, and safety techniques.
- Studied building plans and other materials to determine work aids required and proper installation sequences.
- Communicated with customers regarding recommendations on repairs, replacements and upgrades of plumbing equipment.
- Assisted with troubleshooting and used alternative methods in emergency situations.
- Cut and beveled piping using cutting torches, saws and threading machines.
- Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Assembled and installed metal and nonmetal valves, pipe fittings and pipes.
- Used power tools to create assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Recommended measures to improve maintenance methods and equipment performance.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Inspected work sites for holes and damage.
Education
Certicate III General Plumbing And Gasfitting
Chischolm Insttitute, Frankston
Melbourne, VIC09-2009
Skills
- Construction management
- System Testing
- Plumbing
- Troubleshooting
- Hand and power tools
- Air and water piping
- Custom plumbing systems specialist
- Drainage Systems Repair
- Water heater maintenance
- Plumbing Repairs
- Project Management
- Staff Management
- Codes Compliance
- Basic math aptitude
Languages
English
Professional
Fiji
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Limited
Timeline
Plumber
Top Shelf Plumbing Pty LTD, Four seasons Heating & Cooling, AutoCad Plumbing Pty LTD, Etc
02.2014 - 06.2020
Certicate III General Plumbing And Gasfitting
Chischolm Insttitute, Frankston
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