Karl Thomas

***** *** ****** #* ***** River, AK *9577

907-***-**** ad3ahi@r.postjobfree.com

Work Strengths and Skills

-Strong track record of being trusted to handle complex and emergency maintenance situations with limited oversight

-Familiar and comfortable working in remote locations, extreme weather, long (14+ hour) shifts and rotational schedules. I have worked in many remote villages for extended periods of time for about 13 years of my work history.

-Highly developed problem-solving skills, with the ability to address problems with limited resources.

-Fully capable of operating and maintaining all types of hand tools and power tools.

-I pride myself on the want and ability to achieve all required trainings, licenses, and certifications Work Experience

State of Alaska DOT – Ted Stevens Airport Maintenance Specialist Plumber Apr. 2019 – July 2019

* Preform lead plumbing work and maintenance, inspection, repair, adjustment, and installation of new & replacement plumbing systems & equipment. Systems include water, gas, sewage, storm, glycol, hydronic heating, backflow preventers & fire suppression sprinklers Department of Environmental Remote Maintenance Worker Anchorage, AK Jan. 2018-Jan 2019

* Troubleshooting repair, maintenance of potable water treatment plants via phone and in person for villages and cities of Alaska from small untreated to level 2 plants, also waste water treatment and collection systems, worked and coordinated with local government agencies and communities such as ANTHC, EPA, and DEC Drinking water, Ensured that drinking water & wastewater regulations were in compliance with Federal EPA standards, Advised 15+ communities om drinking water and waste water regulations & procedures, coordinated city council meeting with multi-agencies such as RUBA, ANTCH, AWRA, attended & coordinated quarterly meetings and training, maintained professional positive relations with village leaders and plant operators, detailed trip reports to ensure record of communities needs and progress, planned monthly visits to communities, researched and procured parts and equipment for communities. Mountain Mechanical Journeyman Plumber & HVAC Anchorage, AK June 2017-Dec. 2017

*Install, maintain and repair HVAC systems, Install, maintain and repair HVAC systems, Detect leaks in natural gas fired appliances, Co2 detection, Installation and repair of gas fired appliances, code compliance requirements for existing and new installation of gas fired appliances Chugach Federal Solutions Lead Journeyman Plumber Shemya, Alaska October 2016-April 2017

*Analyzed all work orders for plumbing dept and prioritized for need of mission for base operations

*Developed a project plan for each work order

*Held a secret clearance

*Functioned in project-management role

*Calculated HVAC demands for projects

Karl Thomas

14539 Don Circle #A Eagle River, AK 99577

907-***-**** ad3ahi@r.postjobfree.com

*Produced blue prints and finished prints at end of project with red lines of project at the end of completion Bering Strait School District Lead Journeyman Plumber Unalakleet, Alaska Aug. 2015-Aug. 2016

*Traveled to Schools in the Northwest Borough to fix plumbing and heating.

*Assessed plumbing and heating problems coordinated repairs needed and order parts needed.

*Preformed routine maintenance on schools plumbing and HVAC systems. Maniilaq Association Journeyman Plumber ` Kotzebue, Alaska April 2015-July 2015

*As a Plumber for a Federal funded hospital, I had to keep all sections of the hospital in compliance with not only Federal but State of Alaska codes of compliance in many trades and skill crafts in the plumbing and heating field. Also maintaining high and low-pressure steam boilers was a part of my daily rounds. I would troubleshoot and fix not only plumbing systems through hands-on means by also via computer. This is not an employment gap. I was self-employed from July 2013-March 2015. State of Alaska- Department of Corrections Lead Plumber Wasilla, AK March 2012- June 2013

*Provided regular and emergency 24/7 on call plumbing maintenance and expertise at a fully proficient level for all Department of Corrections facilities in Alaska, including the 10-acre, 6 building Goose Creek facility.

*Installed, troubleshooted, repaired, and maintained plumbing, HVAC, fire suppression and electrical systems and equipment for all buildings.

*Trained and directed inmates in plumbing skills, requiring strict adherence to security protocols. Klebs Mechanical Plumber Apprentice Anchorage, Alaska November 2011- March 2012

*Provided plumbing and HVAC installation, service and repair services for commercial, large scaled facilities, including new construction projects such as Tikahtnu Commons.

* Worked with high pressure gas mains, and brazed pipe for heating systems Inlet Mechanical Plumber Apprentice Anchorage, Alaska July 2008-April 2011

*Assisted with the construction, installation, and maintenance of plumbing systems for villages in bush Alaska, including residential and commercial structures, often in subzero temperatures and with limited resources.

*Provided regular servicing of water, heating, and wastewater systems; assisted welders with pipefitting tasks.

*Certified to work with high density polyethylene (HDPE) piping systems Hunter Mechanical Plumber Apprentice Anchorage, Alaska Jan 2007-March 2008

*Installed and maintained plumbing, refrigeration, in-floor heating systems and potable water systems for large-sc-ale commercial facilities.

*Worked with underground gas piping systems.

Education

University Alaska Anchorage General Studies, Diploma Received Anchorage, AK Karl Thomas

14539 Don Circle #A Eagle River, AK 99577

907-***-**** ad3ahi@r.postjobfree.com

AVTEC NCCER Plumbing Courses I, II, III, IV Seward, Alaska, Licenses

State of Alaska Journeyman Plumber License: 20060355 Anchorage Municipal Journeyman Plumber License: JP-1730 Muni of Anchorage Back Flow Tester: #BAT934

State of Alaska Boiler Operate Class 3: 20150145

NSTC Card: 006-22747

Water Distribution Provisional 23476

Water Treatment Provisional 23477

Currently working towards Class B Drivers License with Tanker Endorsement Currently working towards a wastewater treatment and collection provisional license

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