Elijah Kennedy
Burnaby,Canada
Summary
Recognized for commitment to safety, proficiency in blueprint and isometric interpretation, mentorship of apprentices, and delivery of dependable, leak-free systems; pursuing opportunities to enhance craftsmanship and efficiency in high-quality builds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Plumber/Journeyman
William Kelly & Sons
Vancouver, Canada
10.2022 - 01.2026
- Performed final fixture set and seal checks, documenting punch-list closure and delivering code-compliant turnovers.
- Maintained a clean, safe work area and coached apprentices on tool care, fostering dependable habits and site safety.
- Interpreted blueprints and isometrics to route piping around structural constraints, preventing rework while preserving access for future service.
- Fabricated custom hangers and supports for tight mechanical rooms, enabling secure installations and cleaner maintenance clearances.
- Complied with local codes during venting and trap installations, verifying slope and cleanout placement to ensure reliable drainage performance.
- Repaired leaking copper and PEX connections using proper fittings and pressure testing, restoring system integrity and reducing water damage risks.
- Installed and balanced hydronic loops using proper purge methods, stabilizing system performance and improving heat distribution across zones.
- Set up backflow prevention assemblies and completed required test reports, safeguarding potable water and meeting regulatory expectations.
- Prefabricated manifold assemblies off-site with labeled circuits, shortening install time and simplifying future service diagnostics.
- Recommended material substitutions based on availability and service conditions, keeping schedules intact while upholding performance standards.
- Executed precise rough-ins for kitchens and restrooms, aligning with architectural constraints to enable seamless finishes and reduce punch-list items.
- Recorded as-built piping routes and valve locations, updating redlines to improve future troubleshooting and reduce time spent on service calls.
Plumber apprentice
Faria Mechanical
North Vancouver, Canada
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Selected pipe types and sizes per spec to ensure flow rates and code compliance.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges to maintain secure, leak-free systems.
- Cut wall and slab openings for piping while protecting structure and finishes.
- Assisted with steam, drain, and sewer line repairs to minimize service downtime.
- Measured, threaded, and cut pipe to angle for tight fit-up and reduced rework.
- Interpreted drawings and verbal direction to install and modify plumbing accurately.
- Tested installed systems to identify faults and verify code-compliant performance.
- Fabricated custom supports on site to clear clashes and keep access routes open.
- Built modular headers with jigs off site to speed installs and improve fit alignment.
- Mentored apprentices on torch safety and measurement to raise team workmanship.
- Preplanned material drops and tool staging for each zone, cutting travel time and keeping installations on track through focused task sequencing.
- Proposed prefabricated valve stations with standardized spacings, easing field fitment and delivering noticeable gains in install speed.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Eliminated risks by correctly identifying potential safety hazards.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
Skills
- Piping Fabrication
- Installation
- Finishing Work
- Rough in Work
- Cast Iron/Drainage
- Heating
- Deck Work
- Piping Layout
- Water Pipe Installation
- Copper Soldering
- Brazing
- Threading
- Grooving
- Flange
- Racking Assembly
- Code compliance
- Blueprint interpretation
- Time management
- Troubleshooting
References
- Connor Patterson, Artisan Plumbing, 7789182387
- Mike Johal, Faria Mechanical, Mike.johal@fariamechanical.com, 6047873888
- Rory Frost, Tino Mechanical, roryfrost96@gmail.com, 7788481282
- Glen Finstad, William Kelly & Sons, gfinstad@wkellyandsons.com, 7788342949
Certification
Certificate of Qualification/Red Seal Plumber
British Columbia Institute of Technology Burnaby, BC, Jun 2024
British Columbia Institute of Technology Burnaby, BC, Jun 2024
Timeline
Plumber/Journeyman
William Kelly & Sons
10.2022 - 01.2026
Plumber apprentice
Faria Mechanical
10.2020 - 08.2022