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Lukas Allison

Champaign,IL

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

General Foreman

Davis-Houk Mechanical
08.2021 - Current
  • Work at Carle Hospital, ensuring the safety and accessibility of crowded hallways, maintaining clean environments while installing and repairing various plumbing systems (including cast iron, PVC, copper, PEX, and more)
  • Represent Davis-Houk in daily meetings, actively discussing project progress, safety protocols, blueprint RFIs, and trade coordination
  • Supervise and mentor Journeypersons and apprentices, ensuring adherence to safety standards, plumbing codes, and jobsite responsibilities
  • Manage material inventory and procurement, ensuring efficient workflow and on-time project completion
  • Proactively identify potential jobsite conflicts, organize trade coordination meetings, and collaborate with superintendents to prevent delays
  • Lead the installation of medical gases and vacuum systems within tight deadlines, enabling smooth surgical operations
  • Conduct installations and repairs for diverse plumbing systems, including complex applications like lab waste, medical systems, and specialized fixtures
  • Successfully install and maintain various plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, water heaters, kitchen equipment, and prayer foot wash stations

Contractor

Reifsteck Handyman Services
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated and managed multiple residential and commercial repair projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective solutions for clients
  • Provided excellent customer service by explaining construction processes and recommending solutions, prioritizing client satisfaction
  • Efficiently met project deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality and craftsmanship

Lead Fabricator & Shop Foreman

Hastings CCI Equipment
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Led the fabrication and construction of grain handling systems, including building new grain bins and retrofitting older ones for enhanced capacity
  • Supervised a team, ensuring that daily operations were carried out efficiently and safely
  • Engineered custom solutions for grain handling equipment, collaborating with clients to meet specific needs
  • Demonstrated creative problem-solving by repurposing excess materials and creating functional custom-built solutions
  • Designed, built, and welded complex catwalk systems for agricultural clients, adhering to strict safety and engineering standards

Metal Fabricator & Marine Mechanic

All Points Boats
11.2019 - 03.2020
  • Performed maintenance and repairs on yacht exhaust systems, fuel tanks, and seawater intake flanges
  • Assisted in the installation of standby generators and the repair of corroded hull and bulkhead sections
  • Ensured the safe and precise fabrication of marine components, including stainless steel and aluminum exhaust manifolds

General Foreman

Xtreme Mechanical
05.2011 - 10.2019
  • Gained extensive experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing, heating, and gas systems
  • Worked on complex systems such as water mains, chemical waste lines, and vacuum systems, across diverse materials (ductile iron, cast iron, PVC, steel, and more)
  • Led a crew of up to 15 workers on large-scale remodeling projects, replacing water distribution systems in schools and overseeing extensive lab renovations
  • Managed plumbing and safety requirements for university facilities, ensuring minimal disruption during major construction projects
  • Demonstrated excellent project management skills, including designing, ordering materials, and supervising installations
  • Oversaw and coordinated major water system projects, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and budget constraints

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Construction: Trade Technology

Parkland College
Champaign
05-2018

Timeline

General Foreman

Davis-Houk Mechanical
08.2021 - Current

Contractor

Reifsteck Handyman Services
02.2021 - 08.2021

Lead Fabricator & Shop Foreman

Hastings CCI Equipment
03.2020 - 02.2021

Metal Fabricator & Marine Mechanic

All Points Boats
11.2019 - 03.2020

General Foreman

Xtreme Mechanical
05.2011 - 10.2019

Associate of Applied Science - Construction: Trade Technology

Parkland College
Lukas Allison