TICHAONA CHIBIKA
PLUMBER
Gauteng,South Africa
Summary
Detailed Plumber with extensive experience planning and performing emergency repairs and preventive maintenance on plumbing systems. Recognized for maintaining 95% customer satisfaction ratings in South Africa. Comfortable working under pressure with minimal supervision. Skilled Licensed Plumbing professional with proven expertise in Residential and Construction systems. Expert Plumber qualified in installation of automatic controls used to regulate heating and cooling systems. Over 13 years of pipe-fitting installation and repair.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PLUMBER
247 PLUMBERS GP
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG
02.2016 - Current
- EMPLOYED AT 247 PLUMBERS GP I HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING FIELDS
- Install, repair and maintain plumbing systems and fixtures in buildings. Reads blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing systems, water supply networks and waste and drainage systems.
- Planned, install and service plumbing systems, fixtures, piping equipment and controls. These piping systems are being used to transport water, waste, gases or hot liquids
- Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 90 % customer satisfaction ratings.
- Communicated with customers to provide recommendations on repairs, determine project estimation costs and define project completion dates.
- Inspected sewers and piping systems to assess quality and condition.
- Assisted with repairs to steam, drainage and sewer lines, using Rothenberger and Ridgid tools.
- Filled pipe systems with water and air to determine location of leaks.
- Cut openings in structures to accommodate pipes and pipe fittings with drills and angle grinders.
- Kept detailed job records using Geoop and Quickbooks to maintain up-to-date filing system.
- Read blueprints to determine appropriate materials and procedures for each project.
- Independently worked on projects, while offering process coordination and cooperation with other teams.
- Appropriately fitted pipes by identifying dimensions, sizes and shapes needed to replace faulty pipes.
- Reviewed blueprints and project specifications to determine correct plumbing solutions.
- Repaired plumbing systems, components and equipment.
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project.
- Implemented maintenance and repair for fixtures, water mains, natural gas, fire systems, and back-flow preventers.
- Completed preventive maintenance on water heaters, toilets, urinals and plumbing fixtures through.
- Tested pipe systems and fixtures for leaks.
PLUMBER
BURGESS & PARTNERS PLUMBING SERVICES
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG
04.2012 - 05.2014
- EMPLOYER : BURGESS AND PARTNERS PLUMBING CONTACT NUMBER :0860404142.
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles.
Plumber
ADVANCED LEVEL PLUMBING S A
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG
02.2011 - 02.2012
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
- Provided emergency services to install and repair toilets, water heaters, appliances and showers to maintain 90% customer satisfaction ratings
- Measured, threaded and cut materials to correct angles
Plumber
PIENAAR PLUMBING
JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG
03.2007 - 01.2009
- PIENAAR PLUMBING CONTACT NUMBER : 0824479014.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine locations, quantities and sizes of materials required.
- Installed valves, hangers, supports and flanges inside piping systems
- Worked with certified pipe welders by providing accurate pipe preparation and fitting
- Complied with state plumbing codes throughout duration of each project
Skills
Skilled with both hand and power tools
Equipment monitoring
Project Management
Residential construction
Troubleshooting
Licensed Plumber (South Africa)
Plumbing
Certification
Certified Red Seal Plumber, PIRB - 4352/14
Timeline
PLUMBER
247 PLUMBERS GP
02.2016 - Current
PLUMBER
BURGESS & PARTNERS PLUMBING SERVICES
04.2012 - 05.2014
Plumber
ADVANCED LEVEL PLUMBING S A
02.2011 - 02.2012
Plumber
PIENAAR PLUMBING
03.2007 - 01.2009