Alexander Stuart Melville

Experience

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  David Gallacher & Company

  Apr 2004 - May 2010

  Plumbing & Heating Engineer

  The first 4 years of this job were spent serving my apprenticeship under the guidance of theowner. I enjoyed my time at college and finished top of the class. I then went on to manage jobsand refine my skills.My main duties were;* Working with copper, plastic, steel and lead pipework and fittings* Carrying out bathroom installations* Building communication skills with customers* Installing gas pipework and appliances* Maintaining and servicing boilers and other appliances* Working with under/overground drainage systems from cast to fireclay pipes* Learning how sites work and following architect's drawings* Organising the workshop Show less

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  Ignite Heating & Plumbing Solutions

  May 2010 - Sept 2013

  Owner/Plumbing & Heating Engineer

  After spending many years learning the trade I decided to start up my own company. Thisinvolved many new tasks and was a steep learning curve, but one which I relished. Mycompany was both CORGI/Gas Safe registered and SNIPEF registered.My main duties were;* Carrying out work to high customer specification* Dealing with day to day finances and suppliers* Being responsible for employees and delegating tasks* Pricing and winning contracts* Installing a wide range of water heaters and gas/electric boilers Show less

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  Modern Niagara Group Inc.

  Sept 2013 - Aug 2015

  Plumbing Lead Hand/Foreman

  This was a 27 storey commercial tower which I was involved in from start to finish. On thisproject I learned vast amounts about various different types of mechanical systems includingchilled and condenser water, sprinkler pipework, commercial heating, glycol and gas, diesel fueloil and all associated equipment. The project started with 10 men and grew to its peak at 90 which then involved more daily meetings, implementing of safe work procedures, hiring and firings and toolbox talks.My main duties were;* Organising and planning tasks* Reading and interpreting mechanical, architectural and structural drawings/blueprints* Holding informative toolbox talks for up to 90 people* Ensuring health and safety procedures are adhered to and improved upon* Attending meetings with other trades and the main contractor* Ordering material and working with suppliers Show less

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  McRoberts Heating & Gas Services

  Sept 2015 - Apr 2016

  Plumbing and Heating Engineer

  Heating and gas work of various sizes and bathroom replacements.

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  CCG (Scotland) Ltd

  Apr 2016 - Jul 2017

  Plumbing Foreman

  Constructing various housing projects throughout the Central belt of Scotland.

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  All Star Mechanical Inc

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

  Plumbing Lead Hand/Foreman

  Carried out Plumbing and Heating work on Telus Sky, a 60 storey tower in downtown Calgary.

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  Self-employed

  Aug 2019 - now

  Plumbing and Heating Engineer