Ernest Mpofu
Plumber
Summary
Orderly Plumber possessing certification in P and Plumbing . Proficient in drainage system repair and custom plumbing systems. Focused and competent professional with over ten years of experience in installing and replacing Drainage system and Hot water systems including Solar systems and water supply lines. In-depth knowledge of Electric hand tools and Plumbing operations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Plumber
Plumbing Johannesburg
Johannesburg, RSA
05.2018 - Current
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
Plumber
Drycon Civils And Plumbing
Johannesburg, RSA
01.2013 - 07.2017
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with Tool and Tool.
- Kept detailed job records using Software to maintain up-to-date filing system.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
Plumber
The Drain Surgeon
Johannesburg, RSA
05.2008 - 12.2009
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Offered guidance and training to junior team members.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports, and flanges inside piping systems.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Measured, threaded, and cut materials to correct angles.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Kept detailed job records using Software to maintain up-to-date filing system.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems and backflow preventers.
- Operated drill motors, grinders, chop saws, hack saws, and burning torches to perform tasks.
- Cut and drilled holes in walls to permit passage of pipes.
- Secured rising mains and boiler piping to structural supports in new construction and remodeling projects.
- Prepared budgets and estimated costs for potential work on piping systems.
- Planned pipe system layout, installation and repair according to specifications.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes, and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components, and equipment.
- Selected type and size of piping required for each project.
Education
HIGHER CERTIFICATE - Construction Studies
BYO Polytech
Zimbabwe/Bulawayo 03.1994 - 11.1996
Skills
Residential plumbing design
undefinedAccomplishments
- Supervised team of 8 staff members.
- Achieved Good results by completing Big projects with accuracy and efficiency.
- Promoted to Team leader after 6 months of employment.
- Completed pipefitting training at Olifants Artisan Academy
Certification
Licensed [Plumber ] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Plumber
Plumbing Johannesburg
05.2018 - Current
Plumber
Drycon Civils And Plumbing
01.2013 - 07.2017
Plumber
The Drain Surgeon
05.2008 - 12.2009
HIGHER CERTIFICATE - Construction Studies
BYO Polytech
03.1994 - 11.1996
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