Zachery Forai
New Westminster,BC
Summary
Motivated Level 2 Plumbing Apprentice experienced in commercial construction and service. Achieved efficiency in job site operations through strong work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to safety. Focused on continuous learning and mastering new skills while contributing positively to project schedules.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Plumber Apprentice
Raven plumbing and heating
, British Columbia
08.2024 - 10.2026
- Level 2 Apprentice Plumber with 4 years of hands-on experience in large-scale institutional construction, specializing in school projects. Proven ability to accurately rough in from mains and work efficiently alongside supervisors to install heavy-duty drainage and pressure systems. Strong technical expertise across a diverse range of piping materials, including large-diameter cast iron, copper welding, and ductile iron.
- Highlighted core strengths and relevant experience in plumbing and drainage systems.
- Installed cast iron drainage systems up to 6" and 4" welded copper piping, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Mainline & Rough-Ins: Capable of reading layouts to accurately rough-in new installations directly from the mains.
- Civil & Drainage: Experienced with ductile iron pipe installations and drain tile layout and placement.
- Threaded black iron pipes, connected systems, and installed unit heaters and radiators to enhance overall heating efficiency.
Apprentice Plumber
Northland Mechanical Contracting Ltd
Richmond, BC
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked in a commercial department all over the lower mainland with experience in drain cleaning, servicing of heating lines in copper, and installation of hvac systems via crane and work with scissor lift/boom lift.
- Construction experience of about 9 months with Northland Mechanical
- Performed cast iron work in parkade, independently managed 6" installations and collaborated on 12" projects. Gained skills in cutting cast at 8" and above with gas axe and laying out simple systems, including basics on heat tracing and seismic considerations.
Education
Level 2 Plumbing - Plumbing Level 2 Apprenticeship Training
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, Bc 09.2026 - 10.2026
High school diploma or GED -
New westminster secondary school
New Westminster, BCSkills
- Plumbing
- Plumbing installation
- Drainage systems
- Pipe fitting
- Drain cleaning
- Pipe threading techniques
- Copper pipe
- Construction
- Communication skills
- Physical stamina
- Gas line installation
- Pipe installation
- Blueprint reading
- Plumbing codes
- Copper welding
- Cast iron piping
- Fixture installation
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Pipe threading
- Piping installation
- Power tool use
- Valve and coupling fitting
- Plumbing troubleshooting
- Pressure testing
- Soldering pipes
Personal Information
Work Permit: Eligible to work in Canada
Certification
- Aerial Lift
- September 2022 to September 2025
- Fall protection, scissor lift and boom lift certified until September 2025
- Issued by reliable training services inc.
Timeline
Level 2 Plumbing - Plumbing Level 2 Apprenticeship Training
British Columbia Institute of Technology
09.2026 - 10.2026
Plumber Apprentice
Raven plumbing and heating
08.2024 - 10.2026
Apprentice Plumber
Northland Mechanical Contracting Ltd
05.2023 - 04.2024
High school diploma or GED -
New westminster secondary school