Dylan Nelson
Owner/Director
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Meet the Team
I am the Owner and Director of the business and I am passionate about diagnosing and fixing your plumbing challenges. I can promise you that no problem will go unsolved. I am keen to ensure that you won’t pay too much and will be 100% satisfied with the work completed.
Since founding Ember Plumbing & Gas in 2016, I have thoroughly enjoyed the everyday challenges with running a successful trade business.
Get to know Dylan
Favourite Sporting Club: West Coast Eagles (AFL)
Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Sinner (Season 1)
First Job: Farm hand during the seasonal harvest
Conversation Starter: Grew up on a farm in a wheatbelt town called Wagin.
Dream Travel Destination: Maldives
Favourite Part About Plumbing: Every day in the plumbing industry is rewarding being able to come to peoples aid for something as simple as fixing a leaking tap, unblocking the drains or restoring the hot water.
Pets? German Shepard named Kaiser who is 4 years old.
Favourite Restaurant: Kitsch in Leederville
On The Weekend: Enjoy catching up with friends, fishing and relaxing when I can!
Favourite Beer: James Squire 150 Lashes
Oliver Sexton
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Oliver has worked alongside Dylan for 6 years learning firsthand from the boss all the tricks of the trade. Ollie is Ember’s very own drain specialist and constantly delivers five-star customer service. He is well known for great communication with our customers and always delivers a high quality of workmanship.
Get to know Oliver
Favourite Sporting Club: Richmond (AFL)
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Peaky Blinders
First Job: McDonalds kitchen hand
Conversation Starter: I had booked my flights and accommodation to travel to New York in 2020
Dream Travel Destination: New York
Favourite Part About Plumbing: Knowing every day will be another opportunity to challenge myself with learning different aspects of maintenance plumbing.
Pets?:German Shepard named Rufus who is 5 years old
Favourite Restaurant: Atrium (Crown)
On The Weekend: Enjoy catching up with mates
Favourite Beer: Carlton Draught
Daniel Kalphas
Qualified Plumber/Gas Fitter
Daniel joined out team in 2021 with a wealth of knowledge after being in the plumbing industry for over 10 years. Dan’s plumbing career has been focused on domestic maintenance which there isn’t much he hasn’t seen. Daniel’s experience allow him to carry out a high quality of work at a fast pace with minimal disruption.
Get to know Dan
Favourite Sporting Club: West Coast Eagles (AFL)
Favourite Movie/TV Show: Stepbrothers and Lucifer
First Job: Cleaner – @Hopman Cup
Conversation Starter: I was born with a twin, but sadly passed at birth.
Dream Travel Destination:Germany
Favourite Part About Plumbing: The satisfaction when you know they have hot water that night or when you clear a house blockage
Pets?:Yes, Labradoodle mini named Marlie
Favourite Restaurant: Varsity
On The Weekend: Play footy, have beers with mates
Jake Hollibone
Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter
Jake is our enthusiastic 4th year apprentice who is yet to back down from a challenge. Jake has an outstanding work ethic, attention for detail and understands what’s required for all plumbing jobs to run smoothly!
Get to know Jake
Favourite Sporting Club: Sydney Swans
Favourite Movie/TV Show: The Shawshank Redemption
First Job: Hungry Jack’s kitchen hand
Conversation Starter: I was born in Sale, Victoria
Dream Travel Destination: Japan
Favourite Part About Plumbing: Successfully completing a job with no leaks
Pets?: 2 cats
Favourite Restaurant:Riverton Bar and Grill
On The Weekend: Catching up with mates and getting jobs done around the house
