Chad Hansen
Coal City, IL 60416
815-***-**** / 815-***-**** *********@*****.***
Qualifications Summary
Performance driven, dependable, skilled Maintenance Professional with proven ability to achieve and exceed in high-pressure environments
Over a decade of demonstrated knowledge and leadership in Maintenance field
Comprehensive knowledge of plumbing including but not limited to sweating and pouring of various types of pipe joints, assembling all types of materials and fixtures, water sprinklers, boilers, tapping water and sewer mains
Experience in basic electricity such as changing switches, outlets, and light fixtures as well as an understanding of minor HVAC troubleshooting
Effective leadership role in project management from planning to execution stage
Strong planner with a track record of driving process and efficiency improvements to ensure the profitability of the maintenance organization
Professional Experience
2005 – Feb 2013 MacNeal Hospital Lead Plumber
Performed all plumbing maintenance and preventative maintenance work to hospital and adjoining facilities including, but not limited to:
• Light welding
• Disconnecting, connecting and insulation of valves
• Changing and removal of pump motors
• Installation and removal of steel, copper and plastic pipes
• Installation of stationary motors on 400lb washers and shaft alignment on reinstalls
• Preventative maintenance on grounds equipment, including John Deere and Gator tractors
• Assist engineers with installation and repairs related to air handlers and fan motors
• Confined space valve removal
• Disassembly, repack, and assembly of valves, flanges and pipes
• Installation of threaded, sweat and flanged fittings
Ordered all supplies for plumbing repairs and shelf stock ensuring quality, budget and project requirements are met
Facilitated communication between outside contractors and vendors within the plumbing department to ensure accurate pricing and quality of items ordered
Developed and maintained plumbing budget for maintenance department ensuring budget goals are exceeded. (Average annual budget amount: $250,000)
Managed plumbers and grounds keepers within the maintenance department, including the coordination, distribution, and scheduling of all work repair tickets for the hospital and off-site campus
Directed maintenance team of ten on several multi-thousand and multi-million dollar projects including:
• Successful remodel of doctor and nurse lounges, parking garage, MRI addition, cardio-vascular exam rooms, medical records and emergency rooms by managing all aspects of layouts, fixtures and amenities as well as management of contractors for scope of project – all projects were finished safely, ahead of schedule and under budget
MacNeal Recognition Award for going above and beyond job duties
2002-2004 West Suburban Hospital Lead Plumber
Managed plumbers within department to ensure successful completion of all work orders and repairs within hospital and off-site facilities
Augmented preventative maintenance schedule for all plumbing related items such as kitchen drains, shower heads and aerators in hospital rooms
Performed custom and standard installation in areas of: floor and wall tiles, dry wall, wood paneling and installation of faucets, toilets, sink, tub and shower body units involving cutting, threading, soldering and type fitting pipes and valves; caulking and waterproofing; installation of fresh air and ventilation systems, hot and cold water supply lines, waste and drainage systems
Initiated planning and design of plumbing materials needed for remodel of physical therapy department including demolition, install of new fixtures and floors/tiles
Replaced approximately 1700 feet of hot water heat pipes for the seventh floor within a brief time frame in order to meet strict deadlines for completing associated projects
1999-2001 Ewing Daugherty Mechanical Plumber
Installed, and repaired pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes
Inspected structures to ascertain obstructions to be avoided to prevent weakening of structure resulting from installation of pipe
Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings, using hand tools and power tools as well as cut and threaded pipe, using pipe cutters, cutting torch, and pipe-threading machine
Filled pipe system with water or air and reads pressure gauges to determine whether system is leaking
1998-1999 Professional Plumbing Plumber
Assembled, installed and repaired pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, water and drainage systems
Studied building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations
Inspected structure for obstructions to be avoided
Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
Cut and threaded pipes, bent pipe to required angle and joined pipes
Filled pipe systems with water and air and read pressure gauges to determine whether systems were leaking
Installed and repaired plumbing fixtures, such as sinks, toilets, bathtubs, water heaters, hot water tanks, garbage disposal units, dishwashers and water softeners
Ordered supplies and maintained detailed job records to ensure safety and budget requirements were met
Ensured integrity of plumbing systems through application of pressure gauges.
1997-1998 Plumber Plumbing by Tony Plumber Apprentice
Assisted in the installation of residential pipes and fixtures for residential units including apartments, duplexes, and single-family homes
Resolved issues with shut-off values, steam radiators, tub overflows, and clogged pipes
Read blueprints to determine exact location of pipe placement and possible issues with installation
Interpreted and applied mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications.
Studied building plans and working drawings to determine work aids required and sequence of installations.
Bent pipe to required angle by use of pipe-bending machine or by placing pipe over block and bending it by hand.
Located and marked position of pipe and pipe connections and passage holes for pipes in walls and floors, using ruler, spirit level, and plumb bob
Education
1997-2001 Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 422 – Apprenticeship Joliet, IL
Successful completion of program
1991-1992 Western Illinois University Macomb, IL
Pursued Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
1987-1991 Coal City High School Coal City, IL
High School diploma
* Professional references furnished upon request