Jamie Hancock
Ceres
Summary
Skilled in all aspects of plumbing, pipefitting, and steamfitting with comprehensive knowledge of residential, commercial, and industrial systems. Possess strong technical abilities in installation, maintenance, and repair coupled with problem-solving skills to ensure efficient operation and system reliability. Demonstrated capability to lead projects to successful completion while ensuring adherence to safety standards and codes. Enhanced system performance and customer satisfaction through proactive service and quality workmanship.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1990
1990
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Journeyman plumber/Journeyman Pipefitter
Cowell industrial plumbing
Ceres
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Installed plumbing systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Maintained and repaired water supply and drainage systems.
- Inspected plumbing installations for compliance with local codes.
- Diagnosed plumbing issues and recommended effective solutions.
- Utilized plumbing tools and equipment for efficient repairs and installations.
- Installed valves, hangars, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed gas piping systems according to local codes.
- Repaired, replaced, and installed pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
- Assembled complex components that require soldering techniques or threading pipes together using special tools.
- Ordered parts needed for repairs from suppliers when necessary.
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems to meet customer requirements.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation, and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Performed maintenance on water heaters and other equipment such as toilets, sinks, showers, garbage disposals, sump pumps, and septic tanks.
- Adhered to safety procedures to reduce risk of injury.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Used power tools to create assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.
- Installed and repaired piping systems in commercial and industrial facilities.
- Installed automated controls to regulate pressure and volume in pipe systems.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
Journeyman pipefitter/welder
Lamar and sons
Turlock
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Operated cutting, welding, and threading machines to fabricate piping components.
- Assisted in the training of apprentices in proper pipefitting techniques.
- Troubleshot issues with plumbing systems to determine effective solutions.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Handled all responsibilities for piping systems, including fabricating, assembling, installing and maintaining.
- Read blueprints to determine the layout of each project.
- Assemble and install valves, fittings, flanges and other related components.
- Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of pipes and pipe systems in industrial settings.
- Weld pipe sections or joints together using welding equipment.
- Cut, thread and assemble various types of piping materials such as copper, steel or plastic.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Maintain and troubleshoot a variety of piping systems including steam, air, water, gas, oil and hydraulic lines.
- Performed hydrostatic pressure testing of boilers and pressure vessels.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
- Cut diverse pipe sizes and lengths to prepare for installation.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Fabricated metal components using MIG and TIG welding techniques.
Journeyman plumber pipefitter /welder
Plumbers & Pipefitters U A Local Union No 442
Modesto
01.1988 - 08.2006
- Installed plumbing systems for residential and commercial buildings.
- Conducted routine maintenance and repairs on existing plumbing systems.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate installations.
- Installed valves, hangars, supports and flanges inside piping systems.
- Installed gas piping systems according to local codes.
- Assembled complex components that require soldering techniques or threading pipes together using special tools.
- Repaired, replaced, and installed pipes, fixtures, and valves in residential and commercial buildings.
- Ordered parts needed for repairs from suppliers when necessary.
- Installed and maintained plumbing systems to meet customer requirements.
- Performed pipe fabrication, installation, and fitting according to proper specifications.
- Troubleshooted plumbing issues using specialized tools including pipe wrenches, saws, drills, test gauges.
- Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
- Tested plumbing systems to locate leaks, malfunctions and repair needs.
- Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
- Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
- Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
- Hoisted loads using slings, chains, shackles, hooks, cables and other rigging equipment.
- Used power tools to create assemblies and sub-assemblies.
- Modified piping systems with task-specific tools to complete preventive maintenance.
- Performed rigging and forklift operations to maneuver parts and machinery.
- Welded piping using specialized techniques and computer-assisted fabrication.
- Shut off steam or other gases or liquids from pipes to conduct maintenance.
- Verified and gathered measurements to determine proper piping sizes.
- Installed and repaired piping systems in residential and commercial buildings.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings for accurate pipe fitting.
- Utilized welding equipment to join pipes securely and efficiently.
- Complied with safety regulations and industry standards during all tasks.
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend and install piping according to specifications.
- Fabricated and positioned screw pipe, socket weld pipe, and stainless steel tubing.
- Measured and marked pipes for cutting and threading.
- Install supports for pipes to keep them in place during installation process.
- Threaded pipes using specified machinery.
- Assembled and disassembled boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers and heaters according to blueprint specifications.
Education
Certificate Of Completion From The California Apprenticeship Counsel - Apprenticeship Program
United Association of Plumbers Pipefitters And Welders
Sacramento , CA 01.1988 - 12.1991
Ceres High School
Ceres, CaSkills
- Plumbing installation
- Pipe fitting
- Welding techniques
- Blueprint interpretation
- Gas piping installation
- Equipment maintenance
- Problem solving
- Residential plumbing design
- Pipe threading
- Plumbing tools usage
- Remodels and new construction
- Plumbing codes
- Piping installation
- Pipe tapping
- Pipe insulation
- Pipe installation
- Valve installation
- Pipe testing
- Pipe soldering
- Pipefitting processes
- Pump installation
- Pipe tracing
- Gas line installation
- Licensed pipefitter
- Sewer line repair
- Troubleshooting
- Pipe wrapping
- Skilled with both hand and power tools
- Backflow prevention
- Cross-connection control
- Pipe measuring
- Sewer and domestic water lines
- Waste system installation
- Pipe joining
- Residential construction
- Pipe welding
- Potable water systems
- Water distribution systems
- Pipe cutting
- Manual rigging installation
- Pipefitting procedures
- Commercial construction experience
- Pressure testing
- Plumbing
- Air and water piping
- Water treatment
Timeline
Journeyman plumber/Journeyman Pipefitter
Cowell industrial plumbing
01.2018 - 01.2024
Journeyman pipefitter/welder
Lamar and sons
01.2013 - 01.2017
Journeyman plumber pipefitter /welder
Plumbers & Pipefitters U A Local Union No 442
01.1988 - 08.2006
Certificate Of Completion From The California Apprenticeship Counsel - Apprenticeship Program
United Association of Plumbers Pipefitters And Welders
01.1988 - 12.1991
Ceres High School