Michael Holokai
West LA VA CWT Program
Los Angeles
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience
Results-driven Plumbing/Piping Systems Specialist with hands-on experience in healthcare, commercial, and industrial environments. Delivered impactful solutions through strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges. Focused on contributing to organizational goals and enhancing team performance.
Work History
Machine shop
- Plumbing and Piping-Organized, repiped and installed 2 new 1-½ RPZ backflows with new copper piping complete with new isolation valves using The Ridgid SF 2500 super freeze machine, soldering all joints without leaks on the roof at building-214.
- Plumbing and Piping-Installation of brass, copper, and black iron piping on heat exchanger-steam-and domestic water piping building-215
- Organized and coordinated installation of new 2” PVC AGDWV piping for makeup water RPZ backflow relief system from 1-½ backflows to nearest roof drains at building-214.
- Coordinated and installed underground and above ground gas piping for food truck on VA property grounds, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Plumbing and Piping-installation of new regulator, air filter with copper piping-building 345
- Installed various door hardware in building 500, enhancing security and accessibility.
- Installed TV mounts in building 500.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using various hand tools for plumbing work.
Owner/Operator
9 Years 2 Months- Developed and implemented operational strategies to enhance service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Managed inventory systems, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely replenishment of products.
- Oversaw daily financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and payroll management.
- Established vendor relationships to negotiate favorable terms and optimize supply chain logistics.
- Responsible for installation and maintenance of all plumbing jobs both residential and commercial.
- Responsible for marketing and website
- Responsible for maintaining all OSHA safety standards.
- Reads and interprets blueprints i.e., Mechanical, plumbing, architectural, structural, civil, install drawings, (CAD), specs, submittals etc.
- Proficiency in bluebeam, procore, and communicating by email effectively.
Lead Foreman/Field Supervisor
5 Years 5 Months- Led field operations and business finance management, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Supervised and installed multi-million-dollar healthcare projects, enforced safety standards, implemented company policies, managed paperwork, led weekly safety meetings, and directed jobsite plumbing crews of 10 to 60 men.
- Led mobilization efforts for project setup, take-offs, material ordering and deliveries, scheduling manpower, meeting projected deadlines, cost management and de-mobilization.
- Represented company in GC scheduling meetings, managing schedule changes, and overseeing AHCA inspections and job closeout.
- Apprenticeship instructor NCCER certified (core curriculum and trade knowledge)
- Reads and interprets blueprints, i.e. Plumbing, mechanical, architectural, structural, civil, install drawings(CAD), specs, submittals etc.
- Proficiently in bluebeam, procore, microsoft programs, adobe, communicating via email proficiently.
Lead Foreman
2 Years 3 Months- Responsible for the installation of Government Plumbing and Piping Jobs 1,000,000 and up for Lockheed Martin, both its east 100 Global Innovation Circle Orlando FL, 32825 and west plants Orlando, FL 5600 West Sand Lake RD, 32819.
- Supervised and ensured the safety of a team of up to 10 men.
- Coordinated ordering and procurement of materials to ensure timely project execution.
- Managed material staging and layout.
- Created three and six week manpower schedules using Microsoft Excel manpower schedules via Microsoft Excel
- Ensuring timecards were completed in a timely fashion
- responsible for attending all weekly GC subcontractor meetings and daily reports.
- Reads and interprets blueprints i.e.; Mechanical, plumbing, architectural, structural, install drawings(CAD), specs, submittals etc.
Lead Plumber/Pipefitter Leadman
2 Years 1 Month- Set equipment for plumbing and HVAC, including expansion tanks, air separators, pumps, medical gas manifolds, chillers, boilers, RTUs, VAVs, CAC units, ensuring system functionality and compliance with regulations.
- Set up equipment for plumbing and HVAC, including expansion tanks, air separators, pumps, medical gas manifolds, chillers, boilers, RTUs, VAVs, and CAC units.
- Interpreted blueprints, including mechanical, plumbing, architectural, structural, installation drawings (CAD), and specifications, to guide precise installations and maintain project timelines.
- Adhered to OSHA safety standards.
- Takes orders from the foreman and ensures other journeymen, apprentices, and helpers are informed.
Education
No Degree - Plumbing Contracting Prep Course
Success Academy - Communications
Skills
Positive demeanor
Problem-solving
Time management
Attention to detail
Flexible and adaptable
Blueprint interpretation
Teamwork and collaboration
Technical communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved better functionality of make-up water by completing RPZ Backflow replacements atop building 214 with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Florida State Certified Plumbing Contractor – CFC1429325
- Orange County Journeyman Plumber with Gas – PJ0000550
- OSHA 30 Certified-31-904003956
- Confined Space Trained Competent Person OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146
- Certified Crane Rigger and Signaler OSHA CFR 1926 Subpart CC.
- Medical Gas ASSE 6010 Certified NFPA 99 2012 Edition Course # 0009068, Provider - 0003685
Timeline
Machine shop
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