TOM PETERSEN 510-***-**** **********@*****.***
PLUMBER COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL
SUMMARY
Experienced in all plumbing work across industries, building types, trade practices, and requirements.
UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certificate of Passing Exam (80%), 2019
Effective in meeting difficult challenges requiring innovative methods and creative problem solving.
Knowledge of codes, regulations, and construction practices applicable to plumbing systems in commercial and institutional facilities.
Installation of fixtures and piping including concrete, copper, steel, glass, and plastic piping.
Skilled in use and maintenance of hand and power tools used in construction and the plumbing trade.
Accustomed to planning and preparing layouts for installation and modification of plumbing systems.
Read blueprints and sketches. Skilled in using digital communications and computational aids.
Safety conscious. Observe sites to remove any violations or danger. Record of no accidents.
CAPABILITIES
Construction practices
Costing, estimating
Project management
Codes, regulations
Specifications, sourcing
Plans, layouts, blueprints
Underground piping
Waste lines
Acid waste
Gas, compressed air lines
Backflow preventers, installation
Chilled water piping
Flue piping
Hydronic heating
Condensate drainage
EXPERIENCE
Truck Driver, TransAero, Ft. Collins, CO, June–Sep 2023 (Seasonal Work)
Drove a fuel truck to deliver fuel to helicopters used in fighting forest fires. TransAero had a contract with the United States Forest Service (USFS). Used Colorado Commercial Driver License.
Owner, ATP Plumbing, San Francisco Bay Area, 2000–2023
Expert service plumbing contractor and subcontractor. Known for excellent customer service. Covered Oakland, Berkeley, Kensington, El Cerrito, Albany, and San Francisco Bay Area.
Facilities Commercial, industrial, and residential
All phases Completed cycle: evaluate, inspecte, installe, renovate, modify, maintain, and repair
Full service Provided plumbing for domestic hot and cold water, building piping, underground piping systems, waste lines, vacuum piping, gas lines, and compressed air lines applications
Inspection Evaluated needs and recommend repair/replacement, prepare specifications, and estimate costs
Coordinate Planned and coordinate work with craft workers, vendors, and clients for efficient workflow
All conditions Accustomed to working in all conditions including tunnels, pits, shafts, and small spaces
Selected Projects
Chilled Water Piping for MRI Diagnostic Imaging System: Included regulatory compliance and interaction with other trades. Passed inspection by City of Oakland Building Department
GSA Services Building, San Francisco: Remodel included installing radiator for steam heating system (seamless start-up). Included sinks, toilets, and all requirements of plumbing in a commercial building
Breweries: All plumbing services for brewery operation including plants in Berkeley and San Leandro
City of Oakland, Jul 1–Oct 1, 2019
Plumbing Inspector, Building Inspection Department
Carried out duties in full time position working with a senior staff member.
Visited sites with senior inspector and conducted inspections
Sites included high rise, small commercial, and residences, new and remodeled
Inspections included water and gas piping and ducts, pressure testing and vents and all related
Verified compliance with codes and regulations and safety requirements
Selected Projects, Subcontractor or Employee
Heating systems: Installed boilers and piping in Sacramento area schools
Cooling towers, chilled water piping: PacBell buildings in California, to maintain equipment cooling
Laboratory: Acid water waste piping system including neutralizing tank and outflow
Boulder Valley Plumbing & Heating, Boulder, CO 1981-1996
Experience has ranged across heating, piping, and all plumbing needs in commercial, industrial, and residential buildings as independent contractor, doing business as:
Nursing home: Commercial grade domestic hot water boiler. Specified and installed to codes.
Warehouses: All plumbing throughout 2 warehouses totaling 30,000 s.f.
Restaurants: All plumbing for many sites including Taco Bell and Arby’s
Shopping malls: Plumbing for tenant finishing in malls throughout Colorado
Banks and branches: Drinking fountain installations to comply with ADA requirements, Colorado
EDUCATION
High School Graduate, Chicago
Two years College Credit, University of Illinois, University of Northern Illinois
Numerous Plumbing courses and training. General knowledge of all trades
LICENSES, CERTIFICATE
Current
State of Colorado Master Plumber License MP.00179010 exp 02/28/25
California Contractors License No. 775528:
C36 California Plumbing License
C42 Underground Piping and License to Work in the Public Way
Colorado Driver License Class A Endorsements X - Hazardous and Tanker
UPC Residential and Commercial Plumbing Inspector Certificate of Passing (80%), 2019. IAPMO
Previous
Journeyman License, Sacramento, California, Journeyman License, ColoradoCertification, Backflow Testing and Installation (2005, not renewed)
•Week-long Seminar, American Water Works Association, Napa